Charlie's insistence on a meal so soon after receiving sweets was perhaps a bit suspect, as was her insistence that he pay for it. Julian hesitated but a moment, already worried about his own finances before buying gifts for others. He needed to either repair or replace a recently-ripped vest of high fashion, for example. However, he found it difficult to deny a request from her, especially one that felt almost like a date. 

Julian allowed himself to be nearly dragged to the new cafe, and he requested a table for two from the maitre d. They were soon seated at a small table outside the building with a decorative parasol, their view overlooking the ocean world outside the dome. Sea creatures of all types would randomly float past to inspect the light from the dome, giving customers a great view.