While the two were conversing, a waiter approached and asked what they would like to order. Out of habit, Julian was about to ask for coffee, but he paused for a beat and decided to switch to a strawberry smoothie with extra milk. The Julian of the past disliked bitter things like coffee; his palate had always leaned towards the sweet side. Although Julian did not know what information Gabriel Cole currently held, or if he sensed that the current Julian was different from the person in the past, if one intended to put on a good show, it was best to be perfect in even the smallest details.
While waiting for the bar to send up the drinks, Julian feigned curiosity, staring intently at the person opposite him before asking timidly, "Why did you call me out here? Is something wrong?"
