{ back home he wouldn't normally give or have time for this level of small talk, simply because he didn't have the time for it. he's quickly finding that listening to ayaka tell him everything she can is truly worth spending time on. not that he never would back home, but they both know his time had been all the more precious there.

they can both probably be a little selfish now.

though her comment about his eating habits makes him breathe out a small huff. } We both know our staff always prepared something for me, { he pauses, recognising this is not likely what she wants to hear. } though it will definitely be more enjoyable to not be eating while working through papers and with the both of you. { this may mean cloud doesn't get an invite with this phrasing though, is ayaka really okay with that? }