Pepper, being observant, thinks she sees Zelos tense, but it's mostly impossible to tell why and if it was for an actual reason or some other kind of reaction. He could have had a mild muscle spasm for all she knew.

"Onward." She directs them to the cafe; it's not too busy, fortunately. After a moment to rid herself of a fine coating of snowflakes, Pepper orders tea and claims a table that's off to the side and away from some of the other patrons. "How are you liking Keeliai so far?"