Lovers' Square, Lovers' Quarrels, Lovers' Kiss

"Your total comes down to…"

"Can we get it for free?" Cero asked with a smile.

The server frowned for a moment before shaking his head.

"Of course. My mistake, haha." The server chuckled awkwardly as he scratched his head. "Thank you very much for your patronage."

"You're welcome." Cero answered sarcastically as he stood up and extended a hand to Liz. 

She took his hand and stood up while the server walked away with the dishes. 

"You know you could also get things for free if you just told them who you are, right?"

"Who we are." Cero corrected. "Yes." The tip of the tentacle-like limb crawled back into his sleeve, up the arm, and back into his back. "But this is more fun."

"I suppose." Liz chuckled. "A bit evil but… Sure." 

"Hope you don't mind me using it in front of you. I know it's a touchy subject."

"Are you trying to prepare me for when you're forced to use it for real?"