One of the times Natasha shows up at the dojo, it isn't Nida that is there watching over the place. Of course it isn't, the kid said he had something to do for the day, leaving North to manage the place on his own. And North looks up when Natasha enters. He spares her a brief nod, he's seen her sometimes with the kid, talking or training, while he kept himself occupied on the other side of the building, managing the first aid room and quieter space clearly meant for more meditative efforts. Clearly her focus was on something else, but for the last few days he's been watching, and he can't help the concern as he does.

She's hurting, and more than anything he wants to help with that.

Maybe we should ask if she's seen the doctor yet, Theta suggests this afternoon, picking up easily on North's tension.

I don't want to bother her, Theta.