A Calculated Feast

Gulp.

Someone swallowed loudly.

"You're back."

Elora looked up at them, then lowered her head again. Using a fork, she lifted a thin slice of meat from the rich, spicy broth and slipped it into her mouth.

"Mm, this one's a little too spicy," she mumbled while chewing, giving her review of the meal.

Maya stuck her tongue out, already sweating from the heat. "Mine's really spicy, too! I shouldn't ha