Takeshi was quite appalled by the inevitable mess that would be his home when they returned. That wasn't even to mention all the food that was likely beyond rotten now, he'd probably need a new refrigerator. He was really regretting never taking anyone but Shu to his home now, it would have been handy to have somebody watching over it. Glancing at Shu when he spoke out the older boy smiled meekly, giving a shake of his head. "No... That's not it. I just realized I haven't been home in an entire year now... Longer than that. Oh my house is going to be such a mess..." He'd probably have to throw out most of his things, and buy a ton of food to restock. Freezers and cabinets loaded with food, all going to waste because of this impromptu hiatus. Sighing softly he took a modest chunk of his food and munched on it, wallowing in his small self pity with food. "I guess I know what I'm doing when we get back to Earth. At least it's not like I pay bills or anything, living in the middle of nowhere..." Being in the middle of nowhere too hopefully meant no one had touched the suitcase full of tournament winnings. For the life of him he couldn't even remember where they had stowed it away right now, hopefully it was safe. Otherwise they'd probably end up asking Vegeta to buy them the food they'd need, and it wouldn't exactly be cheap.

Maybe showing how tasty the food was would incite Viral's appetite... Or maybe not. Frowning when he rejected the offer again Yumi set the plate down, putting her hands on her hips. There had to be some way they could make him eat, because sooner or later he was going to end up doing so, and the means of getting food then may not be the best. Vegeta had brought up a valid point during her exam in the infirmary. Their friend was worried that if he grew hungry enough Viral's more primal side would take control again he'd change in order to get some food. In reality it was a theory, but a worrisome one. Seeing how depressed Viral was over attacking someone once she couldn't imagine him being able to bear it a second time. "Don't apologize, and don't give up so easily. I know you can do it Viral, just a single bite is all you need," Yumi urged gently with a smile. "What if you closed your eyes and I fed you? Maybe that would help a little bit?"

Vegeta listened in on the conversation for a moment, disheartened Viral hadn't given in as easily as they might like. Yumi's attempts at making him eat weren't getting them anywhere, they needed a more concrete reason for him to do this. "Viral... You have to eat, it's not a matter of choice really. Or it won't be for long..." Looking across the table at his friend Vegeta pushed his own plate aside, folding his hands on the table. "Your other form is sort of a survival mechanism in someways. It comes out when you most need it or are in danger. If you keep starving yourself like this then you could change, and once your other form is in control do you imagine it's going to pick up a plate for a meal?" Unbeknownst to him both he and Yumi had the same thought, Vegeta was now using it as a means of urging Viral to have dinner. "It's a theory, but it's a very likely possibility too. Like Yumi said, you don't have to eat a lot. One bite is all you need for now, and we'll work up to it. The longer you go without food the worse state you'll be in. If you want your strength back and be able to handle your own power you've got to get your energy back, and that starts with a meal, however light it may be."