[ Kallie glances between them, feeling a sense of slight but growing exasperation. Going in a circle seemed reasonable enough to her, if only as a way to get some sort of conversation started. There's an almost sympathetic look aimed at Sierra (even though Jake too backed it up). It's not like they'd have to keep doing it under a strict system; they aren't children playing introduction during the first day of school or anything.

She sighs quietly. ]

... It's why I picked early in the day instead of dinner-time.

[ You know, for at least relaying plans to the two here who were actually invited. Whatever. On the other hand, the sound of chatter from other customers could have worked as a pretty good source of camouflage as well- something Kallie acknowledges, but... even if she's not sure if either way is actually better than the other, she prefers fewer people just by default.

Trouble tends to happen whenever there's a group of numbered people around. Kallie even looks away then, as if expecting to see one of the monster cats or sentient lighters that have plagued her in the past.

She's not sure what else to say. Something about her Echoes or even narrowed down to them in general? With the thought about gatherings and coincidences in mind... ]

So, we all 'knew' each other, one way or the other. I've seen others, too, but...

[ They have yet to make an appearance outside of her brain only. She has to wonder if they're already numbered and on the network too... or if just maybe they aren't but one of the others already know them... ]