''Here, dig in,'' Jeni filled a plate with meat and some wild vegetables, then placed it on the table in front of him.
Lucius studied the steaming plate, his gaze shifting to her with a moment of hesitation. Observing his uncertainty, she couldn't help but facepalm, muttering, "I forgot how cautious you can be... What a paranoid."
With that, she took a bite of her meal and settled in across from him, resting her elbows on the table and supporting her head with her hands as she observed him.
Picking up the wooden fork, he examined the cooked meat, savouring its fragrance, and then dug in.
"Where's your Lily?" She inquired, scanning her surroundings.
"They've all chosen to stay behind and gain more experience," Lucius replied slowly, a hint of frustration in his voice that made her eyes narrow, but then she thought of something.
A hidden, mischievous smile played on her lips as she grabbed her throat, pretending she was out of breath.