Aimery was there already, having claimed a table within eyeshot of the door, dropped his hat on the table, and let the server know he was waiting for someone to join him before ordering. When he spotted Eddie —not in green? He almost didn't recognize him— he stood up and waved for him to come over, mouthing his name rather than actually calling to him. Aimery reached out to shake the other man's hand when he neared, "Eddie! It's good to see you."