"I'm waiting for an answer," said Benny as a meat-based soup arrived. She didn't look at her food, her eyes were glued to the darkened lavender pair to her left. "Well?"
"My apologies, Mr. Zelgadis," Xellos signally said. "I didn't realize you had done a great deed today." He chuckled and pulled the chair beside Benny out, paused, turned to Zelgadis and asked, "May I join your table? I'll pay for what you oreder…" He looked at Benny and smiled, "That is if you, Miss Burton would be as kind as to let me be in your presence."
"Yes," she answered. "As long as, Mr. Greywords feels comfortable to have you at my left…"
Zelgadis hesitantly nodded and ordered a sandwich. Benny added, "a decent sweet". Xellos ordered more tea and suggested tat they bring whatever Zegadis and Benn wanted… or else. The waiter nodded and scurried off.
"You needn't to treat me different," she said gently. "I'm just human."
"Human with an eye on the future," corrected Xellos.
"Knowing what I will get for my birthday is not *that* much help," she said.
"Ah, but knowing how other events unfold would be very resourceful," he contorted. "Such as, the age you are celebrating in that vision could be five years ahead."
"I don't have visions, Mr. Xellos," she corrected. "It's as if an embellished version of mothers' instinct. I just know things."
"Oh?" chuckled Xellos. "Such as?"
"I shouldn't trust you," she gradually growling. "Not only does every cell of my being scream against you, but also I don't like your smarmy attitude."
Xellos laughed, "Oh my. You found a fiery one, Zelgadis… perhaps one challenging the gull of Lina… She's already better endowed in certain areas." He let his eyes trail along her body.
Benny stopped eating and glared "Either pay for the show or avert your eyes." Then, returned shuffing her face.
Xellos chuckled again, "Fiery indeed."
She stopped again and simply said, "Thank you, Mr. Xellos."
"My pleasure, Miss Burton," he answered warmly. He kept observing her with a grin.
"Must ou stare?" Zelgadis finally asked.
"Are we jealous?" inquired Xellos.
Zelgadis hid behind his sandwich and Benny answered, "Why should he be?" Her amber eyes meeting his. "He has a horrid wonderful girl. I'm just good company for now. A fleeting smile."