[ For once, Momo's joviality takes a backseat to warm neutral. A strange shift in demeanor, a subtle gradient of emotions that ranges from contemplative to bemused to resigned.

"I am a ninja", Sasuke says, and Momo has nothing in his arsenal to contest or judge that statement. Especially not after he sees the telltale signs of something Not Quite Normal, the marking in that one eye and the steady conviction that seems to keep Sasuke upright.

Either Sasuke is completely fucking bonkers or he's telling the truth; it's never been easier for Momo to choose a side. ]

—Okay. [ He agrees, even if he's not quite sure what he's agreeing to?? A mess. ] But if this place is just trying to put us where we need to be, it shouldn't be that dangerous, right?

[ Because what would be the point in going through the trouble to assign housing if the village was just going to kill them once they got there? Any old cabin would suffice, in that case.

Momo laughs. ]

I've already troubled you a lot, Sasuke-san. You're really kind, you know? Thanks to you, I already feel like I can tackle anything— so don't worry about it.