"It's fine, Xanthus. I'm already done, Raeleigh said. She had cooked up fish, some stewed meat, two vegetable dishes, and a beef and tomato soup - all of which were her specialties."

"Xanthus looked into the kitchen with a hint of displeasure in his eyes. ""Even I, as your brother, have never seen you prepare so much delicious food for me before."""

That's because you don't need me to. Raeleigh brought the soup out and handed a pair of oven mitts to Xanthus.

Xanthus raised his eyebrows. "Why don't I remember that?"

Take your time to recall.

Rae Rae...

"Raeleigh hummed in response, raising her head just as Xanthus said,...