[ Alibaba can't tell what Hitsugaya feels from the little shinki, but it's pretty obvious that Goten is barely keeping a handle on his emotions and Alibaba reaches out, resting his hand on top the kid's head as Goten rubs his hands against his face, trying to hold back tears. ]

Hey, kiddo, it's gonna be okay. Maybe... maybe your friend just had something really important he needed to do for a little bit, okay? [ He knows people vanish from here a lot, but that's harder to accept when you're someone like Goten's age, he bets. ] If he knew you were so upset, he'd probably worry about you, too, right?

When was the last time you took a break? Are you hungry? Or tired? [ Even if he suspected Goten might get prickly over a suggestion for a nap, but maybe after he ate? ] Why don't we go find something to eat while Hitsugaya goes to check on your god. Sometimes people just take really long naps here, right? [ He hasn't seen it yet, but he's heard. ]