[ it's not reassuring in the slightest, but it also confirms his experience so far within this place, so it is at least partially beneficial. look on the bright side, and all of that. ]

I tried summoning Grandpa Sage so he could take me back to Mount Myoboku, but it wasn't working. But I can make clones just fine...

[yes- he is visibly sulking at that. it was the perfect plan, had it worked. but then itachi is offering to get him food and his demeanor visibly shifts, eyes widening in surprise breaking out as he drops down into a nearby chair.]

Er- you're going to make food for me? Really?

[Itachi Uchiha, in the flesh, cooking him ramen (it is ramen--right??). who'd have thought...he can't help the way the corners of his mouth lift up into the beginnings of a smile.]