[ unfortunately for him, lumine doesn't return the smile, simply finishing her tea with a few more sips. ]

Guys like you are simple enough to read, it's almost predictable.

[ she gestures at the waitstaff who gives her a slight nod. she'll be returning later in the evening anyway, since her room has been reserved for the entire week, so they can charge whatever needs to be charged on her credit.

no answer is given to his question, however. she'd rather not give him a reason to pester her further when they've agreed last night that she's no longer involving herself with him. ]

You're not the first guy who has the same mindset. Just a more ... try-hard style, I guess.