[ Luckily, between bites and contenting himself with her matcha green tea, the flavors and aroma soothing him, Cloud is able to keep a better focus on Ayaka and their peaceful dinner together. It's almost too quiet, though... Yet all he needs to do is keep talking. Listening to her. Encouraging her to talk in turn. Find things to discuss. Such as what he'll be doing tomorrow! ]

Well, since taking a train to Tokyo's out of the question... [ If they were available? He'd be taking Ayaka and Ayato away from here ASAP, where the festival wouldn't have such an impact on them. ] Till this festival is over, keeping tabs on how everyone's doing during the day, and staying inside during the night.

[ It sounds like he has a lack of direction, but. Honestly, Cloud is putting other plans on hold. Such as getting the space for his business prepared. Steeling himself for something like this takes precedence- especially after everything he's been through. ]

You?

[ Cloud has something he wishes to ask her, but that'll depend on what her answer is, hands upon his cup as he watches her from behind the cup when he takes a sip. ]