Aoba made a note in his mind to continue their talk of music and games once they had tucked into their food. He didn't want to be a distraction in the process of cooking. It was surprisingly exciting to share with someone who liked the same things as he did. At least, the things he enjoyed at this point in his life. Fighting, drugs, Rhyme, getting up to no good… all past-times well behind him. Now he preferred these lighter delights and that set him apart. He loved his friends dearly but they had their own lives, pursuits, and preoccupation with their respective teams--- he was never lonely but did at times feel as if he was still a child tagging along behind older boys. Espejo was so bright and fun that he felt himself perk up in return.
But first, they should eat. With anticipation he approached the table and marveled as the tray was set on its surface. “Wooow, it looks so good!” Aoba praised enthusiastically. The dishes seemed no different than anything he would receive at home and smelled tantalizing. His belly announced its desire to consume the food with a loud rumble that caused Aoba’s cheeks to heat with shame. One hand lightly touched his active stomach and he chuckled awkwardly. Really, his body was being dramatic because he remembered eating dinner the night before. Baa-chan would have scolded him for being greedy like a teenaged boy at his present age.
Before selecting a seat Aoba bent to quietly tell his furry companion that he was intending to put the Allmate in sleep mode. Though it was true that Ren was Aoba’s best friend the former spent a lot of time dozing while the life of regular humans unfolded. Currently, Aoba was busy doing ‘people things’ so with a peaceful affirmative response Ren curled up beside one of the chairs and became still. That task done, Aoba sat himself down and turned a soft smile on his new friend. “I didn’t expect this at all when I heard I had been brought to a space station. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to settle in. Thank you.”