( not wanting to be more of a bother to the proprieters than they already might have been, ren had insisted on getting the beverages together by himself... especially the coffee. although he didn't have the proper equipment to be able to brew the way he would have liked, he made due, picking out the beans that reminded him the most of home before he'd gotten to work.

if you're partaking in a cup of it, or even just considering... that might be why he's taking an interest in you with his brows hoisted just a little above the rims of his glasses. )

( well... if no one else was going to do it, you can count on one of your local protags to make a bad decision. maybe it was to show everyone else that they just weren't poison, maybe it was curiosity. or maybe... he was just hungry?

either way, you may spot ren off to the side actually... daring to eat one of those cupcakes that may or may not be for non-moogle consumption. the jury was still out. )

( ren typed away on his slate, trying to decide what sounded best to get queen on the move. it had to be simple, vague enough to question, but curious enough to get her on the move as soon as possible, now that all the preperations were done. )

               Makoto—
                   There's some here in Arito that I think you should see.
                   Meet me at [location] as soon as you can.
                                           — Amamiya

Heheh... ( even he had to admit he was a little excited, glancing at his co-conspirator from across the table, and adjusting his glasses. with any luck, makoto wouldn't suspect a thing. really, this would be the first time they had an opportunity to celebrate her birthday together even if... the timeline was a little messy.

regardless, it was april 23rd in vaikuntha, so by golly they would make the most of it. he motioned in silence for futaba to get down as he did the same, crouching just out of sight... she definitely, never, saw it— happening this way. )