--- Kat ---
The silence after Bower's long story was heavy. Everyone turned back to their food just to have some excuse not to focus on it. This atmosphere persisted until it was broken by Bower "Actually, I think I see a path forward,"
Everyone waited for him to say something… but Bower just grinned and flexed his smile as they kept starring and starring, clearly waiting for someone to ask. Kamiko folded first. "So… um… what… what do you see yourself doing?"
"I've decided to become an annoying grandfather figure!" announced Bower, treating this as if he was declaring his right to rule the realm.
"What?" asked Kat confused.