[ He's still not tired of seeing her glow. It takes a lot for him to feel happy enough to manifest any signs, so the ease and frequency of hers is charming.

Shiro orders a glass of water and a double order of the grilled cheese he mentioned earlier, and while the waitress is here, he takes the opportunity to ask where they got the Reuben. Turns out it is something that they learned from an Otherworlder, after all. The conversation doesn't take long, but it's long enough to give the impression that he eats here often enough to be familiar with the staff (because he does) or perhaps just that he's naturally very sociable and charismatic (which, to be fair, is also true).

After that's all taken care of, he turns his attention back to Alice. ]

I'm glad you found somebody who could help you with your coat. I didn't realize it'd cause so much trouble, or else I would've used my coat instead.