[It may be a little out of character for her, but the gesture makes a big difference, dragging a much more genuine smile out of him and turning a few of his clouds just a little silvery at the edges, glinting in the light. To receive such a gesture while his shirtsleeves are rolled up and his hands are covered in flour, old and dead and sitting in the middle of a bakery, is a far cry from the ceremonial formality he went through when he was even younger than Lysithea. It meant so much to him back then, but as he is now, he thinks he likes this much better.]
So long as you come back and demote me promptly. If you tarry I'll have to change the place to Patisserie Xerxerie, and that's entirely too stupid.
nonsense you are quite fine
So long as you come back and demote me promptly. If you tarry I'll have to change the place to Patisserie Xerxerie, and that's entirely too stupid.