When Marcelo turned to look directly at him, Alexander couldn't help but feel a tingle of...surprise? Grudging admiration? Few humans were so perceptive as to pick him out of a crowd. There was something special about this one indeed.

When Marcelo raised his eyebrow at him, Alexander responded by raising his teacup in the other man's direction in a salute, before returning to his tea. Then an idea hit him.

He looked back at the other man gestured toward the empty chair at his table, offering him a seat.