"Of course it is," Ienzo sighed for probably not the last time, and decided to finish off his pie. At least the food was good. They wouldn't end up starving or freezing in the streets here, it sounded like. All in all ... it's not an ideal situation, but it could be a lot worse.

Brushing off his hands a little against his coat, he offered Demyx a sheepish but grateful smile. "Thanks for filling me in. I guess there's a lot more we're going to need to find out, but I am glad you're here."

He'd noticed that flicker of surprise on Demyx's face before, after all, though he hadn't commented on it. Though, maybe he was being presumptuous ... "I'm sorry. Do you mind helping me out? I shouldn't just assume ..."