[ Of course she has. Spending the first week here learning to cook has paid off... ]

I made dinner!

[ It's beef stew with vegetables and bread. Not quite what Olivia taught her, but she improvised. ]

Dinner would be great. I am quite hungry.

We shouldn't hold back our appetites when food is readily available.

Did you have trouble? [Not like they cooked all the time while they were back home...]

[ Everything's been laid out already so they can eat straight away. ]

Nope. Olivia taught me how to make it.

[ She's almost able to predict when he would be hungry nowadays... not that it's difficult, but. ]

Olivia is rather talented.

You seem to be making new acquaintances without any trouble.

[She's the same as always.]

[ She has to. It's the first thing that she thinks she should do in any new place - network, find out who she can ally with, and the situation at hand. ]

The people here are quite kind.

[ She ladles out some soup for herself and sits down beside the chair meant for him. ]

They are. I had plenty of help from everyone...including Olivia.

[He nods and accepts the food he's given. Julius looks ready to eat!!]

[ It's good that they work together as a team. Some people might be suspicious of the organization's intentions, but she's willing to put trust in them. ]

Okay, let's have dinner.

[ She hopes it's good. ]

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[He quietly eats Reika's home made meal. ]

It's delicious, thank you.

[Her food is perfect. Julius can't remember the last time he's had food actually cooked by someone.]

[ Much of the time they spend together is in silence, which she appreciates. Just his presence is enough. ]

I'm glad.

[ She had worried about adding too little seasoning but it seems to be to his taste so all is well. ]

Are you full yet?

[He's almost finished his meal. Julius doesn't leave anything behind and eats with some level of refinement.

The time spent with Reika is precious to him.]

[ Reika eats slower, but then again she has a smaller serving. Now that they're not out trying to vanquish Aragami, they need less energy so it's less food overall. ]

I'm good.

[ Soon her bowl is empty. She'll wait for him if she finishes first. ]

I'm happy to hear it.

[He pours her another glass of water. Julius seems to be his usual self today. Nothing's off about his attitude, he does appear to be calm. Reika would know better than to accept that alone.]

[ She has to watch him. It's hard to tell how he feels even after this time; observation still require some more experience. Still, he's outwardly normal for now, which lessens her worry somewhat.

When they're done, she'll start washing up. ]

What do you feel like doing for the evening?

I would prefer to rest. Lately, I have been pushing myself. The body and mind both need time to recover.

[Reika's been taking care of him and he's noticing the results. Julius just wants to make sure her efforts don't go to waste because of his stubbornness.]

Do you have any other plans for today?

[ It seems to be an unshakable habit of his, pushing himself - but she'll respect his wishes all the same. He's becoming more self-aware, too. ]

Not in particular. I can accompany you, if you'd like.

[ If not she'll probably just read in their room anyway. ]

Thank you. I don't want to be apart from you again, if I can help it.

...Stay with me a little while longer, please?

[He walks up to her and holds her hand.]

[ How can she refuse when he makes the request like this? ]

Of course. I'll just clean up and we can go back.

[ Just the dishes left, then she washes her hands and drys them on a nearby towel. ]

Let's go.

I appreciate it.

[He helps her out and then settles down eventually. Julius just wants to spend the rest of the day without worry.

Eventually he picks their pile of books and sorts it out on the table.]

[He's asleep but hardly notices her touch. A couple of hours later he wakes up, realizing he's been moved.

Julius sighs knowing it was Reika. She keeps doing so much for him.]

Reika?