The Greatest Place on Earth

Zuqetta's patience was rewarded by the adorable sight of the excited Xiaolan as he took his reluctant sample of the ice cream cake. Though he'd initially intended to refrain, it seemed the cakes allure was too much for the kitsune, much as it had been for Zuqetta. Once he'd had his bite, he generously offered the rest to Zuqetta, insisting he had access to such delicacies on the regular. Zuqetta wasn't about to pass up the opportunity, and so quickly partook in devouring the highly desired ice cream cake, throwing dining etiquette to the wind. As she did so, Xiaolan began to express his intention to depart, much to Zuqetta's disappointment.

"Oh, and I totally took up your time with this cake." She'd say regretfully, taking another bite regardless, "Sorry about that, I hope you'll still have time to make the bentos!" she'd express, realizing it was her fault that the bento production had been placed on hold. Xiaolan didn't seem to affected however, maintaining his upbeat demeanor as his handed off a paper with his number on it, much to Zuqetta's confusion. Though at the mention of contacting him via telepathy, Zuqetta would give a firm nod, stashing the paper away in a pocket. "Will do! Feel free ta contact me anytime ya like as well!" she'd say excitedly, finishing of the ice cream cake.

Just as she'd taken the final bite, Xiaolan had attacked with a rather affectionate hug, spinning the girl around rapidly before finally setting her down. It threw Zuqetta for a momentary loop, she was unable to process such affection as she'd never really received it before. Then, with a pat on her head, Xiaolan would make a final remark before departing in a puff of smoke, secretly turning into a bat and flying off, leaving Zuqetta bewildered by the sudden experience. Her face turned a slight red as she merely stared off towards the distance, before she'd place the cake covered utensil in her mouth and mutter. "I'm not cute..."