[ he's kept a vigil outside of CERES's research tower for two hours, now. several employees have filed out, trickling in rows of twos and threes, chattering amongst themselves. it's light conversation, soft on the ears, grins audible around the words. it stands at a sharp juxtaposition to makoto stranded alongside one of the fences curved around the premises in a tight, concentric loop.

while largely unacquainted with the topography of the immediate region, he's familiar with the tangible shape of it, at least. the impression of it, as it stands, since he did get previously arrested for private trespassing back when rin and kisumi were rendered missing in the cerevice.

he doesn't have more than a peripheral recall of rei's schedule, but his hunch pays off for once when he's finally greeted by the familiar sight of his friend exiting the facility. there's no thought to his advance, just wide, wide strides and a hand outstretched in a half-wave. ]

Rei! I was hoping I'd catch you here.

[ his smile's genuine enough, if his disheveled look doesn't offset it, like he hasn't gotten enough sleep in a long, long while. ]

We need to talk. Just the two of us, if that's alright. Is there somewhere we can speak in private?