.Free.

          The other’s shift in mood had her brows furrowing slightly. ‘Just Mizuko’? She must have lost a great deal, but the way she had spoken. Still, it was not in her place to pry. Even if she wanted to assuage the other. “The pleasure’s all mine, Mizuko.” First thing’s first-- “Let us be off then. ” --the sooner they got to the Garrison, the sooner she could find a way to comfort her.

          “My thoughts exactly!” Even with everything she’d seen and experience on their journey here, this really had to be one of the toughest to handle. “Humans really are such strange beings. Adorable, even with their hideous ears, and quite admirable, yes, but still so...so very strange.”

        “My pleasure! We’d better hurry, before things start to get hectic over there.” To the latter question, she responded, “Ah, mine is Romelle. What would yours be, Miss?”

          “Why, they sound positively divine!” Peering into the box, taking in the mouthwatering pastries within, she let out a soft sigh in utter happiness. “They smell and look quite divine as well! Like ambrosia of the gods!” It took a moment for her to choose, picking up a powdered one. Sniffing it, resisting the urge to sneeze, she then took a bite. Her eyes lit up. “Yummy!”

          “I have absolutely no idea.” Now making a mental note to have young Pidge explain this later. Romelle shook her head. “Some make for quite terrifying revelation. Were you aware humans have skin on their teeth? I couldn’t even think to question Miss Rizavi, I was so shocked!”

          "Are you alright there? That looks like quite the nasty bruise.”

          She stopped, turning her attention to the other. “There’s an iced version of this drink?” That had definitely been enough to make Romelle forget all about her task. Well, that and the dessert the other was showing her. “What is that exactly? Is it sweet compared to this?” It looked quite delicious as well--Earth certainly had it share of delicacies. 

          Her lips and tongue hurt, but the determination was still clear on her face as she eyes the still steaming coffee. Even if a little bitter, and rather hot, the drink was delicious. “I-it’s fine! I think it’s good this time!” Sip, and-- “Ack! No, it isn’t--perhaps a little more!”

         “Well, it can’t be all that complicated. Keith is half-human as well!”

         A warm smile spread upon her lips as she nodded. “I do! It’s just over that way! I would be happy to guide you if you’re alright with that.”

         Her eyes were wide and positively aglow with curiosity as she listened. “A drink like that would have done wonders on the way here," Romelle mused with a laugh. She took the packets then lifted the cup now in hand to her lips, blowing gently then taking a sip. Well, starting to, anyways. “Ah--?!” She pursed her mouth as her brows furrowed, blew, then tried again. “Eep!”

          “If I may ask, what are you doing here?”

          “I hope you don’t mind, but I tried my hand at some of your regional desserts to gift them to you.”

          “Well, you look more like Allura, Coran, and myself more than the Galra I’ve seen. Except for perhaps Lotor or Krolia, but they aren’t full-Galra--oh, perhaps that is it!”

          “I don’t think I will ever get used to Earth sayings.”

          “Is this ‘coffee’ any good?”

          “Little Hughston! I have found the most delicious of sweet treats to share with you!”