There are quite literally dozens of other vegetables one can prepare in hundreds of ways. [ he huffs, mouth a stubborn moue for a moment, not quite so serious as he looks. of course if he had no other option, he'd eat a disgusting carrot, but as long as he has other options.. no thank you.

his fingers wiggle under clive's attempt to free them, mouth softening into a small smile again. ]

I am grateful to our hosts, though, even if I am.. not particularly glad that we were taken against our will. [ he taps gently at the mark on his chest. ] I have not felt Ultima yet, though the Phoenix remains weak. I somewhat feared he would break free, but.. [ so far, all is well. ]