He smelled the fresh coffee and sniffed the air above the cup. "Mmmm," he closed his eyes enjoying the moment.<br/><br/>He picked up one of the cookies and smiled at her. "Well, it's been a while since i've had anything sweet." He thought about it for a moment. What would be the harm? After all he was in good shape and it seemed to make her happy. Her smile made him feel... sporting, like a young kid discovering he can climb trees for the first time.<br/><br/>"Why not," he grinned at her and took a bite. The sweet taste filled his mouth. He relished the bite quite surprised at his reaction. He used to have a sweet tooth several years ago, but too many late nights working and handling the woes of healthcare had driven him to bitter caffeinated drinks and occasional potato chips.<br/><br/>"Thank you," he said while chewing. "They're delicious!"<br/><br/>He continued, "I used to like cookies but..." His attention was diverted as a young lady suddenly appeared at his table with blackish hair streaked with blue. Before he could comment on the bells jingling from her hair, he saw... two sugar stone figures on the edge of the table... dancing?<br/><br/>He blinked his eyes and looked down at his espresso cup, then at the cookie he was eating wondering if he was hallucinating. The figures resembled him and ... her? A blush passed over his face as he thought, Oh brother, this is getting way out of hand. He must be tired and with the stresses of the inspection coming up it was no wonder. He looked back up at Ari and smiled, attempting to ignore the oddity at the edge of the table.