"One can hardly be expected to constrict themselves to the restrictions of civilian law when faced with such clear declarations of war," Ignis countered loftily, with all the confidence of a verifiable expert in the field.

An expert who was gratefully entwining his fingers in hers to give a similar squeeze right back.

"And when one considers the quality of coffee," he continued, "it is important for one to also consider the source."

He brought that cool hand in his up to his warm lips.

"And I am not referring to where the Perk obtains its beans."