[A tilt of the head, the man's expression noted, and-

Things are back to normal in every capacity. A world shifting back in the slow manner it tends to. The playful banter overtaking exhaustion. It's amusing only because Maruki bites back every time.

His focus returns to the plate and the phone face up beside him - a quick glance at the latter revealing no updates. Typical. Irritating. ]

My apologies. I signed a confidentiality agreement with my sources - I'm sure you understand. You can try to bug my phone to find out though - I would welcome the challenge.

[He even slides it his direction with an elbow - no spaghetti sauce is getting on his shit. ]