I don't know if you've noticed, [ Hector lazily waves his hand by his head, idly gesturing to the rest of the izakaya. ] but everyone is pretty busy.

[ Like the couple that came in not long after Eustace, most people seem to have come in pairs and groups. Only he and Hector are the lone drinkers here. ]

Look. [ He turns his gaze to Eustace, tone and expression flat. ] If you want me to leave you alone, just say so. I can't read your mind.