Zenigata felt his face go warm, as he glanced to the side quickly. "I-I'm alright." He said stiffly, almost certain he felt the commodore glaring daggers into his neck. "We-We better not k-keep Smoker waiting."

As he followed them to the restaurant, the inspector tried not to glance at Karen and noticed Tashigi ahead of them. She was chewing on the end of a cigarette, yet it was unlit. He tried to recall if the ensign was a smoker, but he couldn't remember her even looking at one. When they reached their table, he decided not to ponder on it as they took their seats. When Tashigi asked their orders, Zenigata set his hat down. "I'll also have an East Blue, please."