Jaden just smiled a little as Desiree asked her question.

He opened his mouth to answer, but stopped when he really noticed what she was wearing on her head... specifically, over her ears.

"...uh..." he stammered, before taking out his phone and typing something.

Was going for a walk, saw the show, decided to stop by. he typed out.

Very impressive. he then quickly added.

Jaden looked confused for a moment.

"You... can?" he asked.

"I...all right." he muttered.

"And coffee? Sure thing." he said. "I could go for some coffee with a pretty lady." he commented with a charming smile.

"Where?" he asked.

"Any places in mind?"

Jaden looked over to the shop in question, and shrugged.

"Sure thing." he said.

"Not sure if I've ever been in it, but it's good to try new places." he reasoned.

He then looked back to her, as they started to walk, and smirked.

"So. You're doin' a bit of the magic thing, eh?" he asked.

"How's that goin' for ya?" he asked further.

"Heh." Jaden chuckled.

"That's fair." he said.

"And really nice of you." he went on, before pausing.

"...though, would you LIKE to make money off of it?" he asked. "Which is to say, make a living off of it? A career out of it?" he asked further.

Jaden just entered and looked at her as she entered as well, letting the door close.

"Hm." he muttered.

"I see." he said.

"That's a shame. Especially for someone with your level of talent." he complimented her.

"........hmmm." he muttered further, seemingly thinking hard about something.

"Anyway, what do you want?" he asked.

"Feel free to get whatever. It's all on me." he offered with a smile.

Again, Jaden smiled.

"And that is amazing." he replied.

"It's the perfect reason to do something." he told her.

"All I'M saying, is that it'd be great if you could support yourself while doing it, BY doing it." he went on.

"You know, do what you love, and all." he summarised.

"That being said, it's YOUR decision." he added with a small shrug.

Jaden just shrugged.

"Not... much, really." he said.

"Been doing some shows, of course." he told her. "Seems I'm gaining more popularity than just the Hot Topic goths." he went on.

"Which is good. More appeal is generally a good thing." he reasoned.

"Means less insufferable teens, too." he mumbled.

"Also, summer break?" he asked.

"So you're still in school." he commented.

"Huh. I see." Jaden replied.

"University, eh? For what?" he asked.

"Whatcha gonna be an expert in?" he asked further with a bit of a chuckle.

"...also, pardon my saying so, but you're speaking far more than I'm used to." he then commented.

"I like it. You have a pretty voice."

Jaden just chuckled again, but nodded.

"Philosophy, eh?" he asked.

"That's kinda neat." he said.

"Why philosophy?" he asked her. "What drew you to that?" he asked further.

"Oh, hey, no worries." Jaden replied.

"Sorry we fell out of touch." he said.

"....." he was then silent, before sighing quietly.

"I never forgot about you." he then told her.

"Sorry if that sounds creepy, but it's true. I've always remembered back when I was helping you while your father was in the hospital." he went on.

"How is he doing, anyway?" he then asked her.