( there's a part of james that isn't sure what he should reply to first, because this entire conversation was quite a puzzle for him. so all he can do is just stare at his hands, the way the talons click and hold onto the bowl.

quite strange, not as strange as being told someone was actually glad to see him of all people. )

I'm....yeah good to see you too.

( awkwardly, he makes himself comfortable as someone else sweeps up the tray he abandoned. so much for being a waiter. )

It almost seems like a good chunk of people from the Free Cities ended up here. Has this ever happened before?