Chapter 60: Elias' Man Cave

One bite of the bread dipped in the gumbo is a taste more exquisite than I had imagined.

The flavors sink into my mouth and I find myself drooling whilst still eating.

I at once take another bite, again whilst there is still a chunk full in my mouth.

As I act like a deranged and food-deprived wolf, I hear a chuckle.

And at once I remember Elias is here, and I also remember I'm supposed to be demure.

So I straighten out myself and take on the persona of a regal personnel.

"This meal is quite exquisite." I say again with an old-timey accent.

"Ah, I'm most overjoyed to hear that milady, but next when you speak, please ensure your face isn't covered in gumbo." Elias says with a chuckle, and as per his words, I investigate my face and find truly I've smothered gumbo all over it.

Upon this realization I can't help but laugh, and so does Elias.

"I'm... I'm sorry, it's just... I dunno, something about this is...very,"