#lukewarm.

In any case, most are tolerable, and some others? I can simply not be there to witness.

But to have a dislike? That is a different story.

.. Fantina is someone I find myself perplexed by. Her approach with the homeowner is something that feels invasive; her view on them is worrying.

(He raises both his hands in a gesture of surrender, eyes wide.)

While I am aware this ask of yours has been sitting in my inbox for .. well, much longer than I would have liked, I still felt the need to answer such a thing.

After all, it would be rude to move on from your ask. You took the time out of your day to send a message to me, of course I must respond.

And with my writing.. yes, I have. I have barely reached the climax of the story, but I am getting there.

But I believe the only criteria is that another object has to make the food and or drink.

The Breaker Box is certainly an example, with Eddie making the drinks for customers to consume.

Beverly, though I never quite interacted with her, runs a bar as well, though it draws a smaller crowd.

Kopi runs a little coffee shop.. or was it a stand? I do see Stefan frequenting there in the mornings before he himself goes to cook.

All in all? Yes, I am certain we can consume food and beverage like you and the homeowner can, but under a specific circumstance.

Though to be fair, I never tried to eat anything that belonged to the homeowner.. it feels rude to do so. So perhaps I can, perhaps I can't.

Ah, wait. You didn't mean it in a literal sense, did you?

Hm, ah.. This puts things in perspective. I do believe I'm .. Tolerable to most dateables, but I don't converse with them outside of small talk. I'm not 'cool', I am simply withdrawn and afraid of being truly seen for what I am.

I believe if our beliefs differed, I would be curious to know why. I will not accuse you of anything, I will not be upset. Why would I be?

If our opinions clash, then there is a reason why; I would like to understand your view, just like I hope you will understand mine.

I will say, I am.. unaware of politics considering I am unable to know much of the outside world.. so I am sorry if I say something wrong regarding it.

I am touched that you've brought me a gift, but a letter, you say? My curiosity has been piqued.

Please, I would like to see the letter. Fantina and I.. we haven't spoken to each other in a while. I will take great care of the calligraphy set you brought me, thank you, truly.

As a compromise, you can place the sticker on any one of my grates. It should have the same effect, no?