After familiarizing herself with the environment, Rita released Nivalis and had her disguise as a small snake, hanging from her ear.
Lidian had a specific recipe, and every time Rita cooked for her, she secretly made an extra portion for Nivalis. Today's dish was something like tempura, but it featured fruit and vegetable slices. What made it special was the crispy coating made from a blend of dozens of dried fruit powders and spices. It was a recipe Pine Bloom had specially sought out for Lidian, which Sizzle Master spent years perfecting with ingredients from the Forest Sea.
When Rita heard about this from Sizzle Master, she couldn't help but feel guilty and avoided looking at Nivalis.
Rita asked, "Is there something different about it?"
