For a scant moment Reno was disappointed, until he heard the tone of voice and noticed the gestures. Smiling slowly, Reno reached out, hooking his fingers lightly in the hair nearest Maki's face, combing it back and tucking it behind the teen's ear.

"That sounds good enough for me," the redhead reassured him, winking one of those bright eyes before turning to his dessert. Bread pudding with anglaise...so...literally gladed mashed bread? Fuck it. He shrugged and spooned some up, munching contently before pointing at.

"You should try this! It looks like bullshit but it's pretty delicious!"