[ dead. .. well. not yet, at least. he's not even certain that nacht wants him dead so much as he wants him to suffer. but nacht is a complicated issue even at the best of times. ]

The cafe. [ between the mention of mochi and dracula, it isn't hard to sort out just which cafe avery means. ] You mean my cafe? Good heavens, what is it doing here of all places? [ and where is his countess, if the cafe itself--and presumably his apartment--is here? concern twists his mouth into a small frown. ] Lead the way. --Have you been leaving food out for her, just in case?