[ Not even gruesome zombie shenanigans can make Lumine give up meat permanently. She slices herself a piece of the bird off, getting a better scent of the singular dish as she does so. ]
[ She takes a bite and waits until she gets through it before giving her official assessment, but it's pretty clear from the look on her face how she feels. ]
It's so good!
[ Juicy, tender, and a mix of savory and sweet. Perfect! ]
A mysterious traveler arrives from another world, but shares no stories and reveals no secrets as they travel the land, helping others but asking nothing for themself . . .
[ She lapses into a momentary thoughtful silence as she reflects on that. ]
I'm sorry. I know you're not upset, but I still feel like I should at least have an explanation for you. I just don't really have the answers for that at this point.
[ But she's going to try to do a better job of getting them, and soon. ]
That's the whole point, though, right? You do these things to get to know each other. But even if it didn't work out, I'm sure I'd still want to be your friend.
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[ He takes her hand and leads her over to the cushions, plopping down ]
You'll have to tell me if they still hold up. Who knows? Maybe your tastes have changed.
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[ She settles down on a cushion next to him and eyes the spread in front of her with eager eyes. ]
I'm not sure what to start with first. Do you like meat, or are you more of a vegetarian?
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[ Pushing Sweet Madame her way ]
Here, start with this~
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Is that a honey glaze?
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It sure is~
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It's so good!
[ Juicy, tender, and a mix of savory and sweet. Perfect! ]
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[ Looking a tad smug. Just a little. ]
It's good to see your tastes haven't changed much.
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You probably know what I like better than I do at this point.
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Curious, isn't it?
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But beyond that . . . your desires, hopes, dreams, fears -- they're all largely a mystery.
This is no condemnation. I'm certain there are reasons for it.
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I'm sorry. I know you're not upset, but I still feel like I should at least have an explanation for you. I just don't really have the answers for that at this point.
[ But she's going to try to do a better job of getting them, and soon. ]
But I can at least tell you something I want now.
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What's that?
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[ Leaning over and touching his hand. ]
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[ Twisting his hand so he can tangle their fingers together ]
We can do this as often as you'd like, until you'd rather know less of me rather than more.
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[ It's delivered light and airy as all the other jokes, but also, dead serious ]
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