I'd like that very much. [ he warms at the offer, hands curling together. ] I'm still learning, but I think I'm getting fairly accomplished at it.

[ that kitchen will never be the same.

ah! so she knows tenka, too. goodness, he does talk to a lot of people, doesn't he? ]

I have, yes. My brother and I are staying with him. He and Sousei-san were kind enough to open their home to us, even without claiming us. It was.. very unexpected. [ a beat, though, and he hums out one of his quiet, breathy laughs. ] As for the cookie, I think one would be plenty. But I think it would be a nice treat every now and then.