He greeted her with a wave as she approached, visibly pleased to see her again. He was astonished that she had brought food for him yet another time. He accepted it with a steady smile and tentatively asked if she might join him this time.
Elara hadn’t considered sharing the meals she prepared for him. Yet, she knew that the only thing more rewarding than cooking for someone was sitting and enjoying the result with them. She nodded enthusiastically, and the man carefully uncovered the still-warm food.
