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[X] Help the silver-haired girl with the other food.

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"I believe that the silver-haired young lady at the back might have better use for my assistance," Grimnír says. "She looks pretty busy."

"Well said," says Yuyuko. "I'm sure Youmu would appreciate the help. Chen can help me with this special soup, instead."

"Yay! Let's finish the special soup for Vincent!" cries Chen happily.

Grimnír nods politely before heading towards the back of the kitchen. As he approaches the girl, she pauses to have a look at him. Her eyes are a beautiful shade of blue, but they seem to reflect some kind of unease.

"Good day, Miss Youmu," says Grimnír, "My name is Grimnír. May I offer to assist you with the cooking?"

"T-thanks I guess," she mutters. "Could you take care of the dish to your right? Just make sure it doesn't get burned."

Following Youmu's instructions, Grimnír easily takes over the counter beside her. The smell of the dish is wonderful as it sizzles against the pan. It seems to be some kind of chicken dish wrapped in bread crumbs and fried with hot oil.

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Grimnír takes a glance at the newcomer. Dressed in worn traveller's clothes and a heavy coat, he seems like a rugged fellow. For some reason, the person is heavily armed. On his waist lies a scabbard complete with a dangerous looking sword. Slung behind his back is a large crossbow.

Heavily armed? Has this person come to attack them? Grimnír quickly reviews the chant for his defensive spell in his mind. He might not be experienced in combat, but if it comes to it, he has a few cards of his own to play.

Before he could warn anyone, the newcomer rushes straight toward Youmu, who, busy with the cooking, was clearly unaware of the visitor.

"Ah! V-Vincent?" cries Youmu.

Youmu takes a step back from the man, looking at the newcomer uncertainly. This doesn't look good. If he attacks from this range, she's finished.

Suddenly, the man, completely unashamed, rushes close to Youmu's face.

Did he just kiss her?