It is unfortunately all too easy for Adia's thoughts to turn melancholic, even at the best of times, but Reynard's words and friendly touch ground her and bring the light back into her smile. "She did... and you're right, the baking isn't important. I don't think I've lived anywhere with a kitchen where I could have done it justice, anyway."

She's not trying to make it sound good, she just doesn't want him to think that she's drinking algae smoothies or eating bowls of green, goopy soup. But his laughter is infectious, and his story about salt has her giggling soon enough. "Salt we have plenty of. It's easy enough to make. I'm surprised you didn't have a literal heart attack, too much salt is bad for the cardiovascular system."