The sudden possibility of food washed Neptune's mind of all anxieties. He glanced up at the human named Reina, who had offered to compensate for purchases. The alien reached over and pinched the pink haired girl's cheek, grinning from ear to ear. "Thanks a bunch, cupcake." (And she did look like a cupcake, a bit. He certainly wouldn't mind taking a bite outta her.)
Shea Butter summoned a man in uniform to their table. "Sure... Anything for the rest of the crew here?" said the man.
Admittedly, Neptune didn't care too much for drinks. He pressed a fingertip to an image on the menu, looking up hopefully at the waiter. "Can I getta piece a' this one?"
He actually wanted a piece of all of them, of course, but he reminded himself to have patience. Neptune's cold blue eyes glanced over to the scene between Elvis and the slender human boy. It was a damn pity, but even if Ice Cream left... well, they'd get him back. One way or another.
Neptune observed the discussions and bickering, heart strumming happily in his chest... until he overheard a nearby conversation that made his ears prick. And not in a good way.
It was a couple, a male and female pair. The female displayed a holographic newspaper in front of her, apparently showing the male. She chatted excitedly, tone shrill. "Look here, it says a UFO was spotted near here. Today!"
"What? When?"
"Just a few hours ago! It's insane!"
The male scoffed. "It's the military, no doubt. Who knows what they're planning."
"I don't know, this one seems different..." The woman's voice faded as they walked further into the cafe, until Neptune could no longer hear her. Although his smile remained plastered to his face, the alien's back was tense. His knuckles were white against the table. (Of course, it wasn't so good for him to get... excited. This human body might start tearing at the seams.)
Would the humans see a similar news story if they opened their phones?
With Elvis occupied with Ice Cream, Neptune was left sending Ashe a meaningful look. Did the little bastard overhear the couple as well?