Rylan lifted his head as he felt the pat on the back and heard the other guy. "Eat up guy, meals on me." He blinked in response as the other, named Leon, walked back to his own seat. The waiter smiled and gave Rylan a thumbs up when he turned to regard the man. Kindness… something he wasn't used to and yet he felt that the majority of the other students would show him nothing but. That is until they witnessed him lose his cool and control. 'Kiss all that kindness goodbye' he thought to himself as he ran the scenario in his mind. 'They'd go from buying me meals to shunning me.' Despite his own doubts and worries, Rylan managed a smile of his own. Maybe things would be different. Maybe… just maybe he might make some friends here. The girl in their group made a comment about Leon making a move on him and that brought a chuckle, ever so slightly from the red haired boy. 

A few minutes went by and the waiter brought him his meal. A meat he'd not seen and some vegetables with a side of soup. Rylan bowed his head to give silent thanks to Leon. This meal would not be taken for granted. He grabbed his fork and dug into the meat first, savoring its flavor. Whatever it was it sure was delicious!! Tender and juicy, Rylan couldn't remember the last time he'd had food like this! Though he savored and enjoyed every last bit of the meat, he quickly transitioned to the vegetables, and finally the soup. Plate emptied and stomach full, Rylan reclined on his stool with a hand over his stomach. 'That was amazing. I wonder if any other place around here makes food of this quality.' He patted his stomach and stood, offering the waiter and the cook a smile and a thumbs up. Rylan cleared his throat and took a deep breath to compose himself before walking over to the trio, Leon specifically. "Hey.. uh… thanks.. for the meal, you know?"