[ trust me, HE NOTICED. the only reason he isn't surprised is because most of the girls he's had the privilege of knowing so far are just as stone cold. ]

Don't you know it's polite to actually introduce yourself first, Princess? Instead of, you know, commanding someone to taste-test your food.

[ just. sayin'.

only, she slams her hand on the table immediately after this, and he actually startles enough to jump on his seat, ready to defend himself or maybe apologize for calling her yet another nickname... except. oh, she's asking him a question.

and, here's the thing: he could answer. he could say that yeah, it's okay, that it tastes roughly like orange and mango mixed together, but instead he grins at her, raises his eyebrows. ]

I don't know, why don't you taste it yourself if you're so eager to find out... Princess.