"Sea food," Hadama deadpanned. "I do not think he has ever been to Haulani." He looked thoughtful. "He seems unfamiliar with surface food. Though I have mentioned the pastries before." Enough to pique curiosity, at least, given how understated the mermanta's praise tended to be.
He tilted his head at Melita's protestations, mischief bright in his eyes. "If it is bitter, it is not much of a gift, is it?" He was genuinely curious; his introduction to chocolate had been recent and there was still much he didn't know about its varieties and subtleties. "Is there another sweet you recommend instead of pastries?" He would gladly preserve their favored treats if an alternative could be found!
He tilted his head at Melita's protestations, mischief bright in his eyes. "If it is bitter, it is not much of a gift, is it?" He was genuinely curious; his introduction to chocolate had been recent and there was still much he didn't know about its varieties and subtleties. "Is there another sweet you recommend instead of pastries?" He would gladly preserve their favored treats if an alternative could be found!
