Naruto had expected abuse, physical or verbal - it made no difference really he was used to both kinds, but nothing came, and he was left staring up at Sephiroth with an arched, surprised expression.

"Huh? Oh!"

Suddenly everything else was forgotten, and he would be glad for it in reflection. For now his focus was on the bowl, and he grabbed some of the noodles, nodding as he shoved some in his mouth.

"Nah."

and swallow.

"S'from that place over there." He explained, turning on his heel and pointing with his chopsticks in the direction he'd just walked in.