firebrought:
“ yes , I suppose you can classify it that way. for me , it is more about hospitality — in spite of that , the way people pour their admiration into food preparation is beautiful. is there something from your homeland you’ve wanted to try? learning foreign cuisine is , perhaps , the simplest path towards understanding another’s feelings. “
Ain thought over Mitsutada’s words, briefly reminiscing as he mentioned “homeland.” Things were drastically different in Elrios compared to Hiraeth—he couldn’t even maintain a stable existence, making him unable to eat together with the group he traveled with. All he could do was watch as the party all told stories and laughed in unison while sitting around a campfire. They all seemed to bond closely with each other throughout their years of exploring and fighting, and the days that ended with a joyous feast that helped unwind the group’s stresses had Ain feeling left out. But he couldn’t help but blame himself for his growing feelings of loneliness.
“I guess I’ve wanted to try a few things from my homeland,” he said, tone quieter than before, “but I’m fine with anything that you make. I...just wanted to share a meal with someone.”















