"I'm not especially picky," she said with a little shrug. "Certain foods have a more beneficial effect on my mana regeneration, but that's all." Today hadn't been busy enough that she'd need it, either.

She led him out into the open courtyard; it wasn't an especially large spot, but open to the sky and a welcome spot of greenery, and there were benches set up to take advantage of the light and air in relative comfort.

It occurred to her that she knew the large things about Cain, his name and his age and the weight of his guilt, but they'd had no opportunity to learn the little things, as friendships normally went. "Hm," she said aloud, considering that, and, "What do you prefer? To eat."