"Then go ahead, take a look. Tell me if there's anything here you're not supposed to see."
Gabriel raised his cup of black coffee and took a slow sip, completely unfazed.
Just as Lilah was about to say something, she noticed a tall woman heading straight for Gabriel in the background.
Moments later, a sweet voice chimed in. "Hi there, sir... mind if I sit here?"
She was obviously pointing at the seat across from Gabriel.
"Sorry, it's taken." Gabriel didn't even glance up; his rejection was instant.
Lilah leaned comfortably against the headboard, watching the scene unfold like some entertainment.
"Oh..." The woman looked a little disappointed, but before the silence could even settle, she added quickly, "Well, I'm just visiting here. Not really familiar with the place
