Cooking, Eating With Love and Laughter

After their planning,

"We'll have to make dinner by ourselves, My Lady," Jean announced as they stepped into the kitchen.

Salviana hesitated. Cooking wasn't exactly her forte, and she was fairly certain the last time she attempted anything close to it, a servant had nearly cried. "Ehh, yes. Food. Of course," she said awkwardly.

Alaric tried to catch her gaze, but she pointedly avoided it. He sighed, but Jean, ever the savior, grabbed Salviana's wrist and tugged her along. "Come on, it'll be fun."

Lucius, watching from the doorway, narrowed his eyes but said nothing.

The kitchen was warm and inviting, with the lingering scent of fresh bread and herbs. Jean immediately rolled up her sleeves and turned to Salviana. "Alright, My Lady, first lesson—do you know how to cook anything?"

Salviana shifted uncomfortably. "No."

Jean paused. "Like, nothing at all?"

"Nothing."