"That's... that's deplorable..." he shuddered to think what could have happened to her. It made him feel very grateful that nothing had, just as nothing had happened to Sasuke in the kidnapping attempt he endured. He hated to think that such a calm, peaceful place could be plagued with such crimes. "I am so glad... that you're all right..."

With topics like that, the riceballs in his lap were almost completely forgotten.