"My eldest three daughters have already married," she says, flagging down a waitress on the other side of the room. "My son will be inheriting, but he's still too young." No worth in mentioning Asuka.

The waitress approaches. "Welcome, may I take your order?"

"I'll have black tea, no milk," Chiyo replies, waiting for Acht's response. A lot can be told about a man by how he takes his tea.