She doesn't have to be asked twice. Up on her feet happens in a flash, and over to the sink to give a proper scrubbing over of her small hands. She'll even present them for inspection once they're dry, the way she's been taught.

She'll be incredibly well prepared in a little more than two years to start fresh in the kitchens proper--hopefully under this man, really.

"D'you think we could bring lunch with us?"