Kio blinked in surprise. He had always enjoyed lollipops and they offered a welcome distraction during more difficult projects. He could say that lollies were to him what cigarettes were to Soubi, except perhaps with less danger to his health. "It's... it's to make you happy," he replied somewhat subdued. "It's something that reminds me of being a child, so it's meant to make people nostalgic and happy. I can find others tonight." It was a bold-faced lie, because if everything went according to plan, he would be doing somewhat more dangerous things.

Huh. Just like Ritsuka, a stubborn one. "Okay, Brainy it is." He threw what he hoped would be a casual glance around the room. No sign of the other. It didn't mean they were safe. "I have disagreements with my friend all the time. That looked like something more."

So... Brainy had caused Blondie to meet someone? So? It wasn't like people didn't meet others here all the time. "Well, he caused me to meet you, is that a bad thing?"