>"Sure, that's no problem."
>Hold open sleeve, "You can come out now, Kasen!"
> You hold your sleeve out, and Kasen comes out seconds later. She folds her hands in front of her, letting her gaze flicker around the kitchen. While she's fidgeting with the bandages on her arm, Satori extends a hand towards her.
> "It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Ibaraki Kasen."
> Kasen cracks a nervous smile and reaches over to shake her hand. "Likewise..."
> Satori keeps a hold on Kasen's hand for a few moments before releasing her. "It's rare to meet someone else who can speak to animals. You have quite some interesting pets, too. You should bring them with you next time."
> Kasen draws her hands to her chest. "Maybe. Right now's a bit--"
> "I understand," says Satori, cutting her off.
> "Um, I--"
> Satori speaks before she can finish her sentence. "Of course."
> Kasen doesn't try to say anything else after this, but judging by the look on her face she's not used to being interrupted.
>"Who's a cute little recipe book? You are! Yes, you are!"
>
Satori looks at you with concern. "Is the stress getting to you?"> _