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There might be half of her coffee cup left, and just a few slices of her Red Velvet cake. However, there wasn't much conversation happening between the three of them.

"So... what's keeping you from talking to me, Pandu?" Seira finally asked. She pulled out a cigarette box, something she didn't indulge in as often these days. Having Robert around often kept her occupied and led her to neglect this habit she used to have. Even though they did spend time together occasionally, puffing on cigarettes.

"Just wanted to know how you're doing, Seira." Pandu smiled. Since he had confirmed the presence of the red-haired figure, who was now engrossed in selecting something at the far end of the fresh grocery aisle, he had been trying to initiate a conversation. While he did succeed in the end, it turned out to be quite a challenge to make Seira open up.

"You've already asked that, haven't you?" Seira lit her cigarette. She blew softly, letting the taste fill her mouth. The