[Honestly, it wouldn't surprise him if they ended up with a room full of books, books, and more books. This is supposed to be a secondary, temporary home, anyway- may as well try to make it as comfortable as one so long as they're stuck here. That's part of why he's been trying to keep himself busy with the things that interested him before they left Elysia in the first place- the sewing, the writing, the research.
The other options don't interest him as much as the novel, so he lifts that first, giving front and back a quick examination before flipping it open. Small text, his favourite.]
What's mochi?
[He tries to keep his tone neutral, but he already knows that it's food. Sorey's been patient, making offers but never pushing the issue, and Mikleo's quietly dodged it each time. He hasn't had anything to eat or drink since he woke up, and it's the longest he's ever gone without food in his life. He doesn't need it, sure, but it probably looks weird.]
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The other options don't interest him as much as the novel, so he lifts that first, giving front and back a quick examination before flipping it open. Small text, his favourite.]
What's mochi?
[He tries to keep his tone neutral, but he already knows that it's food. Sorey's been patient, making offers but never pushing the issue, and Mikleo's quietly dodged it each time. He hasn't had anything to eat or drink since he woke up, and it's the longest he's ever gone without food in his life. He doesn't need it, sure, but it probably looks weird.]