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She smiled a bit more at that and nodded. “I will look forward to it, then.”

Talia smiled at that, glancing at him. “…I’m allowed to have sweets now?” She asked hopefully.

“The food here’s amazing,” Ky said after a moment of silence. “Have you tried any yet?” Talia nodded. “Yes ma—“ Ky frowned at her. “…sorry. Habit.” Talia blushed and looked ...

“Makes sense.” She nodded. “Keeps your hands busy.”

Talia nodded. “I bet I could learn how to do that fairly easily.”

“What sorts of things does she need help with?”

(Nice!) Talia smiled a little more and dipped her head. “I’m glad to hear that.”

“I could do that!” Talia said quickly, nodding with a little smile. “She seems really nice.”

Talia nodded in agreement.

“…oh.” That was uncomfortable. “Well… I’m happy to, if you ever change your mind on that.”

“…Is there anything I can do to help in the meantime?” Talia asked after a few moments of silence. “Make myself useful somehow?”

“Okay.” Talia nodded. “That’s all I wanted to know, thank you.”

Talia blushed and looked away with a shrug. “I… didn’t know if specific things happened on specific days.” Makata certainly had a schedule. It didn’t seem like Ash was that ...

“Are there routines in the Keep I should know about?” Talia asked after a moment.

She nodded and played a card.