It wasn't. I asked about what you disliked for a reason.
[So he could work with it, not challenge it. It's possible she might like the way they prepare fish in Japan more than whatever they do to it in Ravka, and herring in particular has a strong flavor that Chishiya himself generally isn't in a hurry to seek out. But that's not really the point of this exercise.]
But I'm glad I asked. I'll be careful about what Japanese snacks I share with you.
[She probably wouldn't be a fan of shrimp chips, he thinks.
He runs his fingers idly through her hair.]
If I'm allowed to be curious, you're allowed to have preferences.
[His feelings won't be hurt because she dislikes a certain kind of food.]
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It wasn't. I asked about what you disliked for a reason.
[So he could work with it, not challenge it. It's possible she might like the way they prepare fish in Japan more than whatever they do to it in Ravka, and herring in particular has a strong flavor that Chishiya himself generally isn't in a hurry to seek out. But that's not really the point of this exercise.]
But I'm glad I asked. I'll be careful about what Japanese snacks I share with you.
[She probably wouldn't be a fan of shrimp chips, he thinks.
He runs his fingers idly through her hair.]
If I'm allowed to be curious, you're allowed to have preferences.
[His feelings won't be hurt because she dislikes a certain kind of food.]