"I-it's not like I [i]wanted[/i] to let you down like that," said Alice, crossing her arms. She looked away from Aria for a second, sulking a little, before she returned her gaze to the tiny vampire and continued, "I do so despise rudeness, after all. Here, I'll make it up to you."

Seemingly from nowhere, Alice quickly produced her tea set and filled the cups and plates with delectable teas and treats, each with the power to make you stronger or faster or a variety of other effects. Alice smiled sweetly.

"Even you must want to take a break from doughnuts every now and again. I assure you, my snacks are of the highest quality. Now, returning to matters of business. Yes, I did meet Vincent last night. I am slightly worried about his going solo, though, and I wish to offer him my assistance. I don't know where he's gone, however. He'd said something about looking for a way to fight Ifrit before he-"

Alice blushed a little, recalling how the man picked her up and carried her home while she flailed about and shouted.

"W-well, he'd said something about finding a tactic with which to best Ifrit. Do you have any idea as to where he could be, Aria?"

Before anything else could happen, however, two were approached by Kazuki and a girl that he introduced to them as Orihime. Alice gave the two a polite smile, and pointed to the tray of goodies she had conjured up.

"Hello, Kazuki. Pleasure to meet you, Orihime. Would either of you like a treat? I assure you, my baked goods are [i]divine[/i]."