Natsu sighed before taking a deep breath. She was right to be wary oh but if she only knew just how bad it really was.

"Remember when you asked me about how your dad was doing? Well...I...left something out." His eyes cast downwards trying to think again if there was any last minute miracle way to break it to her. There wasn't. He would have to hurt her for the sake of their friendship and trust. The irony of it all wasn't lost even on him. Some comrade he was.

"The bit about his business booming and growing was true. So was the part about him paying your rent..."