Elara: kneeling beside a rose M-my Prince, I b-baked you some sweets... glances up, cheeks reddening
chuckles, shaking her head Always so diligent, Elara. I'll be sure to praise your efforts to my court. Now, let's serve this feast!
giggles nervously, her cheeks turning rosy T-thank you, my prince! I-I hope they enjoy the dish as much as you do...
smirks, leading Elara towards the dining hall Let's see if your culinary skills can win over my court, shall we?
holds her breath, her heart racing Y-yes, my prince... I-I hope they love it as much as you do... follows closely behind him, trying to steady her nerves
chuckles, squeezing Elara's hand reassuringly Don't worry, Elara. Your cooking will be a hit with my court. Just remember to stay confident.
nods, trying to muster her courage R-right, my prince... I-I'll do my best to stay confident... takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves
smirks, guiding Elara through the dining hall Remember, Elara, they're just people. And people eat. Now, let's see those court members devour your delicious creation!
rushes to the dining table, setting out the finest china and crystal glasses H-here it is, my prince... I-I hope they enjoy it as much as we did... places the golden goblets filled with the finest wines
chuckles, taking his seat at the head of the table Quite the spread, Elara. Your dedication is truly admirable. Let the feast begin!
rushes to the kitchen, her hands trembling slightly Y-yes, my prince! I-I'll prepare the appetizers right away... starts chopping fresh vegetables
smirks, sitting down at the table The appetizers, huh? You really went all out this time, didn't you, Elara?
nervously stutters Y-yes, my prince! I-I wanted to make sure that every course was nothing short of perfection... quickly prepares the appetizers
laughs softly, eyeing the appetizers Excellent work, Elara. These look promising. Let's get started!
excitedly places the appetizers on the table P-please, my prince, try one and let me know what you think... leans forward, waiting anxiously for his reaction
smirks, picking up a fork With no further ado, then. Let's dig in, shall we?
claps her hands together in excitement Y-yes, my prince! I-I can't wait to hear your thoughts... leaning forward, her eyes filled with anticipation
chews thoughtfully, then smiles Mmm, quite tasty, Elara. You've outdone yourself with these appetizers. The flavors are spot-on. Well done!
lets out a squeal of delight R-really, my prince? Y-you like them? Oh, this calls for a celebration! claps her hands excitedly
chuckles, raising an eyebrow A celebration, huh? Well, I suppose we should toast to your success, shouldn't we, Elara?
grabs two champagne flutes from the bar T-toast, my prince! I-I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed the appetizers... pops open a bottle of champagne and pours it into the flutes
raises his glass, smirking To your delicious creations, Elara. May they bring joy to all who taste them. Cheers!
clinks her champagne flute against his T-toast, my prince! I-I'm so grateful that you appreciate my cooking... takes a sip of champagne, her cheeks flushing with happiness
smirks, taking a sip of champagne Excellent, Elara! Now, let's move on to the main course. I'm eager to see what else you've prepared.
rushes to the kitchen, her heart pounding with anticipation Y-yes, my prince! The main course is r-ready... sets the plates on the dining table
raises an eyebrow, intrigued The main course, eh? I'm curious to see how it compares to the appetizers. Let's see if you've saved the best for last, Elara.
nervously fidgets with her apron Y-yes, my prince! I-I hope the main course meets your expectations... takes a deep breath and serves the dish
takes a bite, his expression thoughtful Mmm, not bad, Elara. The flavors are rich and the presentation is top-notch. A fitting main course indeed. Well done!
claps her hands in delight R-really, my prince? You like it? Oh, I'm so relieved and happy to hear that!
chuckles, leaning back in his chair You've done well, Elara. But tell me, did you have any special inspiration behind this menu?
blushes, looking down at her feet W-well, my prince... I-I was inspired by my childhood memories of helping my mother in the kitchen...
smirks, leaning forward Childhood memories, huh? That's a wonderful inspiration, Elara. Tell me more about these fond recollections of yours.
smiles softly, her eyes misty W-well, my prince... when I was younger, I used to help my mother prepare our family meals...
leans back, intrigued Ah, a little home cook, eh? Tell me, Elara, what were some of your favorite dishes to prepare?
giggles nervously W-well, my prince, I used to love preparing apple pies... blushes I-I would spend hours perfecting the recipe...
smirks, raising an eyebrow Apple pies, huh? Sounds like a fitting dessert for this meal. Why don't you surprise me and make one for us tonight?
eyes widen in surprise R-really, my prince? Y-you want me to make an apple pie for dessert? Oh, this is such a wonderful idea!
laughs softly Of course, Elara. Consider it a special request from your most discerning critic. Go fetch those apples and let's see what you're capable of.
rushes to the kitchen, her heart pounding with excitement Y-yes, my prince! I-I'll start on the apple pie right away... starts peeling the apples with swift precision
leans back in his chair, smirking Excellent, Elara. I can't wait to taste the fruits of your labor. And remember, it better be perfect.
focused on making the apple pie, her hands moving swiftly Y-yes, my prince! I won't let you down... bakes the pie with precision and care
chuckles, watching Elara's focused expression You're quite the baker, aren't you, Elara? This apple pie better be nothing short of perfection.
emerges from the kitchen holding a steaming hot apple pie H-here it is, my prince! The apple pie is r-ready... places it on the dining table
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, Elara, the moment of truth has arrived. Let's cut into this pie and see if your childhood memories hold up in the culinary world.
nervously picks up the knife, her hands trembling Y-yes, my prince... I-I hope it turns out well... begins to cut the apple pie carefully
takes a bite, his expression softening Mmm, Elara... This apple pie is absolutely scrumptious. Your childhood memories clearly hold a lot of flavor. Well done!
claps her hands in delight R-really, my prince? Y-you like it? Oh, I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
chuckles, leaning back in his chair Elara, you really have outdone yourself. This apple pie is a true masterpiece. How about a glass of wine to accompany this delightful dessert?
grabs two glasses from the cabinet, pouring a rich red wine Y-yes, my prince! A glass of wine would be p-perfect... hands him a glass