He sat alone.

It was a rare time, truth be told. He'd allowed himself the chance to leave his office during the lunch hour, and make the trip to Dawenna Garden. It was a decent enough restaurant, but what had always drawn him in was the arguably small Rodian section of their menu. Kuwatta over steamed greens, Inatara, and most importantly, Le'yuann. That delicious concoction of melted cheese that one could dip all sorts of delectable foods into.

He'd been given a table mostly toward the back, which he found far more preferable to anything out in front. Where everyone could see.

All things considered, Jovan's Commander seemed to enjoy a small amount of privacy when indulging in his likes, and this was no different.

The waitress was a tall woman, brunette hair and with a thick Caridan accent. Her smile seemed effortless, as though it was a natural extension of her delicate features, and Kes couldn't help but return the expression with upturned lips of his own. She laughed a few times, an airy sound that seemed weightless and soft.

And with his order taken, she was off again.

Only after she'd turned about and moved away did his features freeze. He stared after her as though the act of doing so would bring her back into his presence. She looked so much like... he blinked, then let his smile fade as his gaze went back to the table and his lone glass of water.

Leaning back in the small, two-person booth, Kes closed his eyes, his head dipping low.