"I suspect Magpie's relationship with his Ren may be of similar substance, though he'll fervently deny his attachment." Ah, another nibble of his own takoyaki. Warm food can do wonders, and he had been rather hasty in his own lack of eating before meeting with Ren. "Magpie is in a similar state as I was when I was younger. Friendship to him is like cooties to small children."