Matthias was, if he were to be honest, content with the silence. He wasn't one to talk over a meal. He usually ate alone and in silence anyway. It didn't take long to finish his waffle, moving the syrup soaked plate to the side before pulling his ham to the center of his attention. The smile that had been plastered on his face since Kayuga had joined him at his table widened, eyeing the glazed meat with more than a little desire.

He sliced into the meat, lifting the sliver to his mouth. He was chewing when he raised his eyes idly, taking another scan of the restaurant and looking toward the young newcomer. And he stopped chewing almost immediately. The boy had looked toward him, glancing at him. It was a small glance, one that lasted for no more than a few seconds. But it felt much longer to Matthias as he held that gaze, the warmth slipping from his face and being replaced by a frigidity he never wanted to show in a public setting. Never wanted anyone to see.

The moment was shattered by the waitress slipping, the boy breaking it and going to catch her. Almost immediately Matthias himself returned to chewing, swallowing the chunk of meat and moving for another bite, his smile returned to his face and his own eyes moving toward the table. Though even now it didn't feel right. His ham didn't hold the flavor it should, bland in his mouth despite the glaze. Something cold stirred in his chest as he stared at the table, a hunger coiling in the pit of his stomach.

Matthias lifted his eyes again, watching the child carefully as he started on his second slice of ham. He knew this feeling. It was desire, strong and primal and all too familiar. It had filled his whole life. His silverware clinked as he set them down on his now empty plate, lifting his napkin to wipe the juice and glaze from his mouth. His meal hadn't filled him at all. No not with this cold in his stomach, not with this child on his mind. He took another inhale, searching the scents gathered until he found the one uniquely the boy's, memorizing it. He would need it if he wished to rid himself of this primal desire boiling in his full gut.