The smell of lunch drew Blossom's attention to Anna and Beatrice as they reached Quinlan's chair on the terrace of his Iskaris estate. Beyond the garden wall, Ayame and Iris were still trading blows and shouted insults.
"Master..."
With Vex occupying his right knee, Blossom had settled on the left. From there, the dogkin leaned across him to inspect the twins' tray, her ears rising in anticipation.
"That smells delicious! Even after tasting so many new flavors, Blossom loves the maids' cooking the most!"
"Lady Blossom..." Anna and Beatrice beamed at her, immense pride lighting their matching faces. Even Clarisse's composed expression gave way to a broad smile as she set down her tray.
All those new things to taste in the wider world, and Lady Blossom still wanted their cooking most! Returning from the house, Emily paused beside Dorothy with her chest swelling with pride. Dorothy's grin told her she'd heard it too.
