He wants to argue that they don't have to take a lot of time apart, but Reno does have a point. They can spend a proper date together, go home, think about how they feel about continuing. Meet back up a little later and see what they wand to do from there.

"Alright," he concedes, a little bit reluctant but understanding that it's necessary. "Besides, I may want to spend the rest of the night gossiping about you with Sara." After all, she was his go-to these days when it came to things like that, when she was around and Michele wasn't fussing her. He'd gotten better about that in the last few years, which everyone was thankful for, and it gave Emil more chances to just sit and talk to her. She might not have been experienced in dating thanks to her brother, but she was smart, and sensible. Headstrong like Mickey was, in a way that made her hard to argue with. Reno would like her, he's sure.

When their food finally comes, he orders a tea to go with the meal, helping the server and handing over one of the empty appetizer dishes. He'd continue chatting with Reno if the man wanted to between bites, but really, for now he's content just sharing the table and the silence, occasionally stealing glances at the Turk's face.