[center][color=#b3ccff][h2]Esben Mathiassen[/h2][/color][/center]
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Éliane’s own intrusion was unexpected, but not unwelcome—especially as it seemed to get the shinobi to relax somewhat herself. Pushing aside the slight disappointment at not getting to [i]play[/i] much longer, he shifted aside a small amount to actually let Éliane into the conversation. [color=#b3ccff]"Well, making [i]me[/i] the impolite one?"[/color] he chided playfully after their introductions were done. [color=#b3ccff]"And here I was hoping to introduce myself over a drink, instead. Esben Mathiassen—it's a pleasure, miss Chisaki."[/color]

With Éliane’s joining the fray, he felt he could safely let her deal with the shinobi—no doubt Chisaki's easiest target was the one with the least to really offer her, after all, and Éliane could keep her well away if need be—but there was precious little else to occupy his time, and likely no better source of information than to stick beside the shinobi himself.

[color=#b3ccff]"You say you have some things that will pique my interest, ja? Perhaps we should invite miss Laruelle along, especially if there's any good coffee to be found."[/color]