Claudia looked at the shape carefully. She didn't mind Charlie's excitement. "...I'd like to see that stone sometime." She had a feeling there was more to these stones than Charlie could accurately describe. But if she could see them, perhaps she could shed some light on their true nature.

"...It was very sweet. He said it tasted best when it was warm, freshly cooked. He was right. But they're still good cold." He exhaled softly. He did miss Rhys. It had taken a while for him to realise exactly what had happened but when he did, it had been...hallow. A gentle, gnawing loss that still felt empty when he gave himself time to reflect on it.

"He brought me shopping here too. I was never able to repay him for his kindness." He turned back to his drink. Diana had been kind. Thoughtless and self serving, but also kind. It was important to remember both.