Lila blinked, snapping out of her thoughts. "Oh! Y-Yes, right," she stammered, a faint blush rising on her cheeks as she looked down, fiddling with the ordering pad. She glanced back at Cinder, gathering her courage.
"C-Cinder… do you know what you're going to order?"
Cinder crossed her arms, glancing at the menu screen in front of her with slight suspicion, as though the electronic interface might be hiding some kind of trick.
"I'll pick something with meat," she replied, her voice firm. "Something straightforward."
Alister chuckled, an amused glint in his eyes. "Well, while you're at it, would you be open to trying a dessert?"
Cinder raised an eyebrow, her expression guarded. "A… dessert?" She sounded out the word as if it were foreign.
"Yes," Alister replied.
"It's a sweet course, usually enjoyed after the main meal. I'd suggest you try chocolate."
