Thomas walked into the the coffee shop. They always met here when something had happened, it was sort of like a tradition. He saw Max and Claes, and walked over to them. He had his hands in his pockets - he had forgotten to pick up his gloves - so he nodded. "It's good to see you," he said in his British accent, "I'm sorry I have to be so informal, but it appears that I never picked up my gloves as I left the house. 
As he sat down, he got the waitresses attention, "Excuse me?" he asked her, "Would it be possible for you to get me a cup of tea? Thank you."
Thomas turned his attention to Max and Claes, "Have the girls not arrived?" he asked.