[ He can't help but laugh under his breath as the sakura blossoms reappear. It's not like he wasn't going to respond in kind, even if it was just natural at this point for the sparkle of mako particles to hover and float above him. But they mustn't! Not in front of her parents adsfkjh ]

Already know I will.

[ But he would always be truthful with her! It's such a pleasant little breakfast. And of course, of course, he has to go for the salmon, breaking it apart with his chopsticks as the slice is nice and fatty. So much so that he lets out a soft exhale in excitement. Don't comment on it. He's come to really like this fish. ...and when Ayaka makes it as he takes his first bite. The tea will shortly follow as the flavors dance on his tongue. ]

Sounds like a good idea. [ It would be a different story if Cloud lived across the tracks still, but he doesn't feel bad about taking his leave anymore. Not when he's literally two blocks down. Just the thought of it nearly brings a smile to his face, but the salmon he just finished already made good work of that. ] I'll take off after we clean up. [ A beat. ] And after you learn how to use Materia.

[ After all, he'll come back tonight! ]