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"that'll be the main meal, looks cheap but can be so diverse"

"I... I've heard of things like a.... taco buffet?"

"Shrimp tacos, Lamb, beef" A blessed look

"I have heard goat is often used as a protein in tacos."

"Goat works, satyrs will joke but they wonn't mind"

"Ah. I hadn't considered."

"Oh they'll love this. I need to see Bachdion too. He'll have ideas"

"Yes. I'm sure he will." August agrees.

"now... dare we tell Vince? he'll take over this if we're ot careful"

"I, ah, leave that to you, Leonora. We both know I'm not good at this."

"Oh she'll love the idea you helped, because YOU helped" She kisses his cheek

"Thank you." The fire in his cheeks has subsided, slightly.

"Okay. I'll leave you alone and harrass Bachdion. "

A shy smile. "Thank you again, for all your help here, Leonora. She deserves to be celebrated. For graduating and all."

"And all" A grin "And of course. She's special"

"She is." a bit ... wistful?

"Hey?" she says "What's wrong?"

"Ah, oh, nothing's wrong." a gentle smile "Coradel is special. As are -you-."

A blush of her own , and she plays with her hair

His smile grows a little; he can't help it.

"Dinnner later?"

And plans are made

(End scene)