[Lupin had been actively trying not to think of Jigen's absense. The gunman was his oldest partner and best friend; they had a bond. Words didn't exist that would do their friendship justice.

He frowned.] Yeah. It's hard to really be normal without him. Even with him, in this place? These bitty wings are enough a reminder that it can't truely be normal.

[He sighed, feeling the weight of things that he had been trying to shove aside. Goemon was right; Jigen helped to balance both of them.

A small, lopsided smile did appear on his face when he saw Goemon appraising the sake. He knew the drink well enough, but was no expert. It was good enough for Lupin that the ronin approved.]