"No--no, no, I'm just eating by myself, it's no problem." The only reason he hasn't pushed the tray away and offered for Benedict to sit is because he hasn't had anything to eat and he's absolutely starving after a long shift.

"It's good to see a crowd in here." It's a matter of time before a fight breaks out, he's sure of it. Vane looks annoyed by the door, which means he's going to find something or he's going to start something. It's 50/50.

"Your friends, then?" He motions to the table the other had come from, trying not to feel as awkward as he could.