The first drink Kaz consumed quickly, wasting no time as he imbibed his first beverage, which was followed promptly by another to replace the empty glass. This one he nursed more slowly, savoring the flavor. The first drink had burned, as it always did, but it prepared his throat for what came after. The ice cubes helped too; there were only three of them in the glass, as they were quite large, but every time they touched his lips he felt... refreshed. He didn't have much time to really unwind before a body plopped itself into the chair opposite of him, the spot taken by none other than Shira herself. He chuckled slightly, though it was somewhat close to a scoff. It wasn't that he did not want company, or that her's was an unwelcome presence. He made the sound simply because of all the people that could have sat down in that chair, it was her that took the seat.<br/><br/>"Not for the universe's lack of trying. You're not a grumpy technician, so i'm guessing that your job is still secure and the data you obtained...<i>promising?"  </i>There was just a little edge to that word. 'Promising.' It had almost come at a dire price. One thing Kaz did not believe in was an acceptable loss. It was such a cold term. It implied that any loss of life was fine, as long as it furthered some politician's idea of a noble project. Anything that cost the life of another person in order to be successful should only be used when there is no other option.<br/><br/>"Sorry, I don't mean to be bitter. It's been a long day." Kaz drained the remaining liquid from his glass and started to raise his hand to order another, but it seemed that Ceres was already on it. Kaz could respect that. She was good at what she did. Even though it wasn't an imperative function to the survival of the species, she performed her job well, with just enough rebellious personality to make her interesting. With his new drink in front of him, Kaz leaned back, sitting upright finally and observing his conversational companion's attire.<br/><br/>"All jabs aside, you look nice tonight. I'm learning to appreciate your clothing choices."