Nyton listened coolly to Heram explain a whole lot more than he expected. He studied Heram, looked for physical keys, listened for inflections, before realizing that the man was studying him as well. Now the exchange grew even more interesting, as Nyton had already been quite guarded to begin with. A string of memories from his recorder labeled
POKER FACE ran which were full of calm and serene moments in his life. While he could control his actions and demeanor consciously this would further balance any subtle physiological signals.
No telling what Heram was using to analyze me at the moment. Nyton thought.
The plate Nyton held began to be filled with three pieces of toast, some eggs both hardboiled and scrambled, along with two pieces of bacon. A bland selection, one which he hoped would not give away anything of his character. Likewise he remained stoic even when presented with so much information.
Not bad. His information certainly assists me in my research. It is unfortunate we cannot compare notes. he thought to himself. That was when he caught something. A flinch, very brief, just out of the corner of his eye. That is, if his eyes had corners anymore, but the image was filled in by his circular vision. He rewound the memory quickly and tracked down the associated words.
"I want to know who has been pulling her strings and to do that I need to get in contact with her again.
Nyton did not look at Heram but rather looked around for a tray and cover to use to bring breakfast back to Kotori. It was a feint though as he caught what was possibly the cause of Heram's uncontrolled reaction.
If he said 'again' then that means he has been in contact with Eve previously. How was he in contact with Eve before and why? What would he have that would give him access to Eve? Nyton thought while Heram asked a question that had been previously established would not be answered.
Instead of addressing the question, Nyton instead did as had been promised and ignored it, getting the attention of one of the scullery sprites instead. "Excuse me, could you fetch me a tray and cover? I need to deliver breakfast and would like to keep it warm." he said. The sprite nodded and bowed, disappearing back into the kitchen area on her task. With that accomplished Nyton then looked directly at Heram.
"I thank you for your open exchange of information. I do mean that and express that if you have anymore that you may have forgotten at this time, feel free to bring it forward. Now then if you will just give me a second while I wait for that sprite with the tray to return-ah! There she is." Nyton said when the ever so helpful sprite arrived with the delivery. It was a simple plastic food tray, commonly used on ships with a little
Miharu logo emblazoned in the middle. A cover came with it as well which was simple and functional. It would cover the expanse of the tray up to within the diameter of the upraised edges.
"Thank you." Nyton said as he accepted it and set his own plate down to begin hunting for more food. To his surprise there was some salmon served up, although someone had already dug into it. He poured some rice into a bowl and then set several pieces of salmon down on the rice. Hopefully the rice would absorb some of the salmon scent, enhancing the flavor and giving the illusion of greater quantity. It was a simple trick he had picked up back home. A few condiments such as soy, salt, and pepper, were added to the side. He then complimented the dish with some vegetables, miso soup, and eggs. He placed the cover over the food to keep it warm and figured he would grab drinks and utensils later. With that task done, and now carefully balancing a tray one handed along with a dish of his own food, Nyton motioned with his head over to the tables. "I appreciate your patience sir. Let us sit down and begin to eat. I will begin to explain just what sort of formalities will be expected of you while you are being interviewed by the Taisa."
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Shizuka was surprised when Masako requested that she sit down with her. Every instinct in her wanted to run away, to flee, just as she had fled from the earlier terror. Instead she sat down but when her back grazed against Akiko's foot she immediately locked up. At that Shizuka shook her head. "No, I cannot. Not here. Not in front of-!" she began to say, somewhat loudly before she got control of her volume. Looking back at Akiko the neko verified that her sister was still asleep.
"I cannot discuss this in front of Akiko-chan." Shizuka whispered.
