[ both the boy (and the pup) perk up at the sight of the sweet, clearly not used to these sort of luxuries coming their way.

after taking a second to look up at zita, as if asking for permission, the boy takes the lollipop upon seeing her nod in encouragement. thank you, sir kurusu. i'm beron and this is my dog, pup! ]

What fine names for fine lads. [ she smiles down at the beaming boy before looking back at akira, her expression a bit more serious. ] We should probably go somewhere a bit more private. I would hate to keep drawing attention away from others' activities.

[ and, in turn, keep drawing attention, period. ]