Despite being well past lunchtime, Akira hadn't had breakfast and was feeling the effects of hunger.
"Shall we grab a quick bite to eat?"
With her eyes glistening with emotion and her lips slightly pursed, Akira seemed like a child pleading for something she desperately wanted.
She clasped Crystal's hands and implored, "Please, can we go? I'm starving."
Crystal smiled softly, feeling overwhelmed by Akira's closeness. Despite her emotions, she nodded in agreement, happy to join them for a meal...
Suddenly, it occurred to her that James was with Akira. "What about President Jones? Should we ask him if he wants to join?" Crystal is merely being polite...
As Akira opened her mouth to speak, they heard a chilly voice approaching. James spoke forward and said, "If you two are not riding with me, I'm leaving." His expression was unreadable, cold, and dominating.
