S-shut up! [ He snaps, the tips of those cute widdle ears bristling up. ] Getting rid of these ridiculous things would be the biggest perk of leaving!

[ Because he is a serious man who does not deserve this ridicule and laughter!

He lets out a puffy breath of a sigh after that. ]

Considering my proficiency in picking up new talents on top of the impressive list of ones I already have, [ Ok mister brag. At least one thing about Yzak is that his bragging is something he can actually back up with proof. Does that make the brag any less snooty? No, ] there are plenty of more worthwhile elsewheres I can apply them.

[ There's a soft jingle as the door to the cafe opens, and a couple - older, for sure older than both of their own parents are at least - step in with a familiar ease that makes it clear they've been here before.

Clearer yet is the way they and Yzak greet each other. "Henry's in the back today, I'll let him out for you." "Oh, no, finish your break first, we'll sit down and figure out what we want in the meantime."

They naturally take note of Dearka, and then comes the age old question of "who's this handsome young man?"

Yzak stays quiet (miracle), and shoots a glance back to his (handsome, sure,) partner, letting him field that one. ]