the master is unlikely to receive chocolates from Arpita, but she is not so extreme as to give away the arrow which slayed Kanta. if asked, however, she will gladly assist in making chocolates nonetheless. it’s an art form she has studied all throughout the colder months in preparation for Valentines, as many other servants were surely learning about it at the same time - and because the hot chocolate she had received during Christmas was delightful.
but Arpita holds her heritage so close to her chest that she believes that such a special occasion as Valentine’s should be one in which she showcases her homeland’s sweets. so to her Master she will offer:
gulab jamun (a deep fried milk based dough ball submerged in rosewater scented syrup)
laddu ( a sweet made from chikpea flour, ghee, and sugar)
kheer ( a milk-rice pudding with dried fruits)
lassi ( a drink made from yoghurt, water, and spices)
since it is the season of sweets, Arpita has made sure that each treat provided is not overpowering, but keep with the theme. she is also aware of how heavy these treats can be, so she keeps her platting simple, and her offerings few. laddu holds a very special place in her heart, as it was a beloved childhood sweet, eaten well into her adult years, and so the Master will find themselves with almost ten laddu, while receiving only one gulab jamun and one small bowl of kheer. as for the lassi? it is served in a tall glass.
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