The twins were bickering easily as they ate, about nothing in particular. It was good to be around a bunch of humans, to continue to absorb they way the spoke and thought. If they felt like blending in later, it would help. Besides they had no real idea who exactly was taking people, just that they were going. From all reports they had it was only the weakest who were missing, so it wasn't exactly an urgent matter. They could enjoy themselves and gather energy.<br/><br/>Then there was a flicker. Without thinking, twin sets of dark brown eyes turned to consider the table where the mages sat. They looked away again quickly, but not with any signs of concern. More as if they realized how odd it looked for them to both turn and stare at once.<br/><br/>Islwyn laughed, "Didn't we decide to avoid the human mages for now?"<br/><br/>Aderyn smiled, equal amusement dancing in her eyes, "We have failed in the art of stealth. Perhaps also simple observation. Pity they're traveling as a pair."<br/><br/>"You failed you mean." Islwyn ran his hand over his crest. He had removed his gloves to eat and silver gleamed around his fingers and across his knuckles. "They would have never noticed me alone. I am king of the shadows, master of subtlety, and... enjoy wearing beige." He finished proudly.<br/><br/>Aderyn threw a bread roll at his head for being an idiot. Naturally he caught it and tore off a bite. "I do like their bread. Matches my..." He fished for the word for a moment and then grinned triumphantly, "... khakis."<br/><br/>"Don't make me start throwing the silverware." Aderyn smiled and leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs and idly considering the mages. "Well the nice man said hello. I think I prefer some privacy for a conversation though." Head tilted back she observed the ceiling, "Think either of them is afraid of heights?"<br/><br/>"One can only hope." He returned to eating his steak. Aderyn considered him and then pushed her plate slightly toward him. He made an odd motion with his shoulders and she nodded, leaning back again. Keeping one thought on the mages in case they decided to do anything more interesting, she returned to watching the less interesting humans. It was more difficult to focus. She was curious. They didn't know much about these people, this area, how they felt about.. others. It was difficult to be properly prepared when unsure if you were to have a battle or proper conversation.<br/><br/>After a few pieces of forever, Islwyn had finished what he wanted. Aderyn threw a random amount of cash on the table and stood up. Islwyn said, "You were just lecturing me about this paper. One of those is probably enough, two definitely is. Stop getting ahead of yourself. They're only getting their dinner now."<br/><br/>"I want to<span style="font-style: italic">know</span>. I need air." Aderyn bounced lightly on her toes and headed for the exit, her brother trailing her, after fixing the payment to his satisfaction. Aderyn stopped suddenly as she neared the mages, lifted her fingers to her lips and then blew the kiss softly in the direction of the man. It was a movement of her lashes almost more than her eyes that indicated an upward direction. Then she resumed walking, Islwyn slipping protectively to her side.<br/><br/>Stopping at the elevator she pushed the button and waited. Fascinating things. So lazy. So convenient. When it opened she walked inside and leaned against the shiny mirror inside with an air of waiting. Islwyn snorted, "I'm not a puca." Aderyn responded dryly, "Good, I want to get to the roof, not have the wires eaten."<br/><br/>"You are so lazy." Islwyn put his hand over the panel where a key card should be swiped, gaze abstracted. A moment later the elevator moved at his will. Energy was energy.<br/><br/>"I am conserving myself. Those are mages, remember." Her crest flattened slightly as she spoke.<br/><br/>"Stabbing still usually works on those, remember." Islwyn beamed, undaunted.<br/><br/>At the happy ding Aderyn treated her brother to a disgusted look and stepped from the elevator into a short hallway that ended in stairs. She led the way up the stairs, gave the locked door an annoyed glare, and then pushed it open. Behind her Islwyn mocked, "I thought you were conserving energy."<br/><br/>Aderyn took a deep breath of the cold air and answered, "Shut up."