Benji stared at the man for any signs of falseness or hidden motives. When he found none he gave a quick nod, "I am sorry as well. It is a habit." he ruffled Haruka's hair, which pulled an indignant squeak from the girl. He snickered. "She is a beautiful young lady. Headstrong. She needs to be looked after, no?" he addressed Hikari. "You never know when some young punk might try to cash in." he said before he motioned for them to follow him.

"I can handle myself." the young woman reassured him. Benji offered her the booth for them and she slid in gracefully with an offered 'Thank You'. Alucard yipped and licked her chin, paws on her collarbone. "And Alucard can be quite the guardian himself." she says with a laugh.

"Of that, I have no doubt. I'll tell Reina you're here. She'll want to see you." the man's eyes shimmered with happiness before he left them two menus and hurried off.