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James would happily sit with her when she answered, also elated to spend a little more time with her. Watching Neric for a moment while she got situated but then looking to her as she explained why she was late. He wasn't annoyed with her being late, things always happen. Hearing why Ivory stayed back put his mind at ease while also making him feel bad as well, it wasn't his fault thankfully so that was a plus. But he felt bad that she was going to outright refuse to eat lunch because of everyone else here, most likely not her fault. James rubbing his chin as he thought for a bit, looking around as he hummed softly. He didn't wanna leave her behind and most certainly didn't want Cecilia to feel like she did the same, especially in the case that it's most obvious they were good friends now. Smiling as he looks back at her, quickly making up his mind. [color=yellow]"Well, to make it easier for her we can take her a plate. Unless you two just wanted to spend time together that is more then fine with me. I can stick around here, don't worry I can handle myself."[/color] Chuckling and smiling at her affectionately, giving her the choice of him tagging along or if she just wanted it to be a time for the two of them to spend time together. He was trying to show that he didn't wanna take all her time for herself, to James it would be unfair to her if she couldn't spend time with other friends.