They were aggrieved seeing her again, and they knew more than to ignore her. The teammates didn't stare too much at her with widened mouths, because... she was the Requiem. She was always the very popular one.
While the others stayed outside, the chubby guy led Scarlet through an aluminium door. She would soon be back, was all she assured the others.
Seconds after she was gone, the other man sat back in his chair. He cleared his throat, shifting his chin in his palm, as though nervous... And yes, it showed, because he couldn't even look them in the eyes.
"Don't scare the poor guy," Jane whispered, patted Axel's shoulder. But when he looked at his side, she was already close enough to the table.
Axel sighed knowingly. He held his wrapped arms tighter, watching the scene unfold like a cinema.
