They're called baklava. It's phyllo...uh, a thin layered pastry...with chopped nuts and honey. [Hector's not sure if phyllo dough is a thing on Myr's world, though he was pleased he was able to find it here. It's a pain to make from scratch.]
I tried it at home, to make sure I made it right. Honey is precious, so I'm glad I didn't ruin it.
[He'd like to think his attempt didn't come out half-bad.]
I don't care for many sweets, but this one is a favorite of mine.
Oh! There's a layered cake we've got like that back home, [the Tevinter word Myr uses is placenta so, thanks, translation spell, for not making this awkward,] though it's got cheese in it.
[He takes a healthy bite of the piece he's holding and chews it with rapt concentration. Definitely better than half-bad, if his expression's anything to go on.]
Oh, that is good. I'm giving you more honey. And you ought to have more--
[The look on his face is mostly sly but also a little sad.] If we were really Faunish about it I'd feed it to you, but then we'd get it everywhere.
[Hard to do that with someone you can't see and don't know well physically--yet.] And that would be a waste and a tragedy. [He munches down the last bite of his piece and licks his fingers by way of emphasis.]
[Hector hums at Myr's description. He's heard of sweet baked tarts with cheese in them, so a cake isn't too far of a stretch for him.]
You like it? [He's pleased, and it shows on his face and in his voice. For so long, he was rejected and alone. Making people happy isn't something he ever imagined he could do, and when he manages it, it's always a victorious moment.]
I could feed it to you... [Hector offers, a little uncertain if Myr will want it, but also distracted by the sight of that tongue licking at his fingers. Those could be Hector's fingers there, if Myr wanted. If they're feeling...faunish.]
Myr doesn't know all Hector's story--or much beyond a tiny, tiny fraction of it--but there is enough of a hint of awkward melancholy about him that that question stirs something protective in the deer's breast.
(Everett's so fond of Hector, too; and as Myr well knows, the diplomat's affections are strongest for those most in need of them.)]
I do like it, [Myr affirms, and hesitates just a breath before adding,] and I'd like that, too.
[Whatever a Faun's instincts, and whatever renewed confidence Myr's found in his more amorous pursuits since coming to Aefenglom, there's still something fraught and tender in these first moments of courtship. Just don't think about how it could go wrong--]
[When Myr agrees, Hector hesitates over the tin, seeking out the perfect bite-sized morsel to offer up to the deer. The flirtation he tacks on have him awkwardly clearing his throat. A reminder of Hector's completely uninhibited petting of Myr's sleek fur...and his ears, until Myr had gently cautioned him to pause.
There's a small comfort in the fact that Myr can't see him blush. He takes a breath, and forces himself to settle on a piece. He lifts it, lets it drip a droplet of honey back into the tin, and brings it slowly to Myr's lips.]
Open. [He prompts, though he doubts Myr needs the prompting when they're leaned in close like this, with the honeyed treat just barely grazing against his lips.]
I, um, recall that you had a talent yourself.
[Hector wasn't the only one petting that night, at least.]
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I tried it at home, to make sure I made it right. Honey is precious, so I'm glad I didn't ruin it.
[He'd like to think his attempt didn't come out half-bad.]
I don't care for many sweets, but this one is a favorite of mine.
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[He takes a healthy bite of the piece he's holding and chews it with rapt concentration. Definitely better than half-bad, if his expression's anything to go on.]
Oh, that is good. I'm giving you more honey. And you ought to have more--
[The look on his face is mostly sly but also a little sad.] If we were really Faunish about it I'd feed it to you, but then we'd get it everywhere.
[Hard to do that with someone you can't see and don't know well physically--yet.] And that would be a waste and a tragedy. [He munches down the last bite of his piece and licks his fingers by way of emphasis.]
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You like it? [He's pleased, and it shows on his face and in his voice. For so long, he was rejected and alone. Making people happy isn't something he ever imagined he could do, and when he manages it, it's always a victorious moment.]
I could feed it to you... [Hector offers, a little uncertain if Myr will want it, but also distracted by the sight of that tongue licking at his fingers. Those could be Hector's fingers there, if Myr wanted. If they're feeling...faunish.]
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Myr doesn't know all Hector's story--or much beyond a tiny, tiny fraction of it--but there is enough of a hint of awkward melancholy about him that that question stirs something protective in the deer's breast.
(Everett's so fond of Hector, too; and as Myr well knows, the diplomat's affections are strongest for those most in need of them.)]
I do like it, [Myr affirms, and hesitates just a breath before adding,] and I'd like that, too.
[Whatever a Faun's instincts, and whatever renewed confidence Myr's found in his more amorous pursuits since coming to Aefenglom, there's still something fraught and tender in these first moments of courtship. Just don't think about how it could go wrong--]
You are quite good with your hands.
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There's a small comfort in the fact that Myr can't see him blush. He takes a breath, and forces himself to settle on a piece. He lifts it, lets it drip a droplet of honey back into the tin, and brings it slowly to Myr's lips.]
Open. [He prompts, though he doubts Myr needs the prompting when they're leaned in close like this, with the honeyed treat just barely grazing against his lips.]
I, um, recall that you had a talent yourself.
[Hector wasn't the only one petting that night, at least.]