Chapter 28: Interactions With the Locals 6
When she finished eating, she set down the chicken bone like it was some sacred artifact, then wiped her mouth with the napkin.
"Sorry... I must've looked ridiculous. I usually don't eat like that."
Luck leaned back, arms behind his head. "Don't worry, I enjoyed watching you eat."
Her eyes widened.
He realized how that sounded—too late.
"Not like—not in a creepy way," he said quickly, waving his hands. "Just, y'know, you looked really happy while eating"
She shook her head, trying to calm down. "Still, I shouldn't have eaten like that. I just..." She sighed, cheeks flushing again. "It was really good."
"I didn't think you could cook and fight so well," she said, nodding seriously like she was solving a mystery. "You're very kind and understanding, too."
Luck leaned back, stretching one leg out. "Thanks,"
"I mean it," she insisted. "The men at the palace... they're strong, sure, but most of them think that without discipline and not submissive are beneath them. If I so much as laughed too loud, someone would tell me I was 'damaging my reputation.'"
"Don't worry, I'm not judging. I like seeing this side of you more than that distant princess from before."