[That is the kind of smile, Kanda would actually like to see more often. There's just something... light, playful, in that curve of Lavi's lips - something almost private, hidden between the two of them.

It's quite nearly enough to draw him in that little bit more - so the teasing retreat was a saving grace, gifted unknowing from his partner.

Enough so that he watches the retreat with only a trace of regret, the lingering edges of a smile still warming the corners of his mouth as he shifts to the edge of the chair.]

If anything, having your senior agent saves you from more headache than anything else - especially when dealing with psychotic Qreshis.

[As he pushes to his feet, however, the smile turned into a smirk. ]

I'm just saying - if we hit a rainy day, knowing where one of those aquariums happens to be would make an ideal exit strategy. As for fun... [Shrugging, he reaches down to catch up the two books Lavi had given him (yes, he's counting the cats one), he tamps down the faint flicker of nerves as he offers a seemingly mind suggestion.]

...There's a new cafe open, right? You've mentioned it before. Thought... I dunno... maybe something that isn't necessarily soba. Just for tonight.