While the others left the table to help themselves with the food in the buffet area, Thirteen and Stella stayed to watch over the items left behind by their group.
"It's been a while since we last saw each other," Thirteen said. "What were you up to these past two years?"
"Training," Stella replied. "How about you?"
"Pretty much the same," Thirteen answered. "Is there something wrong with my face? You've been staring at me since earlier."
"I'm sorry. I just find you fascinating right now," Stella answered.
It had been a while since she last saw color, so looking at Zion made her remember things she had lost from that unfortunate accident a few years ago.
"You're right. I am indeed fascinating," Thirteen blinked once, then twice, before shifting his gaze to the twins, who were asking the server to make them some special crepe. "I hope your sisters don't traumatize the owner later."
"… They won't," Stella replied.
"There was a pause in your reply."
"…"
