The pavilion remained quiet for a while, the only sounds being the steady pressure of Kulu's hands on Hana's shoulders and the low, soothing hum of the essential oils filling the space.
True to Caspian's threat, when the new meal arrived twenty minutes later, it was brought by the trembling head overseer himself.
The four-tailed fox kept his head pressed so low against the wooden tray it was a miracle he didn't spill the broth.
He set the freshly prepared bowls down, bowed frantically until his forehead cracked against the floor, and backed out as if escaping a den of monsters.
Hana didn't lift her head immediately. She simply activated her medical vision from behind her closed eyelids, letting the digital interface scan the steam rising from the table.
> [ANALYSIS COMPLETE: NO TOXIC CONSTITUENTS DETECTED]
> Nutritional Value: High.
> Status: Safe for consumption.
