<3~ But why would we? was left on his tongue as Ari stood to collect her food, which only made Kiernan's stomach rumble again. He didn't know how much longer she had been here than him, but hopefully it meant his food would come out shortly.
When she turned again, he smiled and gave her a two-fingered mock salute. "You deserve it. Don't work yourself too hard now." Then, she had her food, and she waved, and left, the cold rushing into the restaurant briefly before the door shut behind her.
Even if the food wasn't as great as his friend had boasted -- though he did trust Ari's tastes to know that he hadn't been talking out of his ass at least -- Kiernan was feeling a little bit better. The food would help, and he ignored the fact that it would likely be a temporary feeling. But now... now was good enough.