The minor and somewhat foggy details worked in his favor. In a few sentences, he earned a level of trust that wasn't reserved for him.

Lunch was and had been a forgotten pursuit.

People continued to gather and leave. With each shift, Xemnas also fell back into step with the erratic rhythm of the street, calm in composure as he scanned the area once more. It wasn't too difficult spotting Aqua among the others, but he waited. The NV sent the next message in its input.

- Holiday? It must have slipped my mind. -

As casual a conversation it was, he purposely played the fool. And it wouldn't take long for him to follow after the Keyblade Master.

Maintaining the distance was important.