( only if they can handle taking on an alien with superhuman strength, speed, and reflexes. . but that's beside the point. because jon isn't the kind of child who will just beat up people because they give him bad news, not without good reason.

you would think that, perhaps there would be some doubt as to whether this stranger is telling the truth, right? but no. jon's eyes widen in response, before they're squeezing shut to fight the onslaught of tears, one hand raising to rub his palm against his eye. )

W-what?! No way. . There's no way Mom and Dad could've died! Why would you say that? What happened to them? Who're you?!