O-Oh! I'm not part of them. I'm Esme! It's lovely to meet you, Nathaniel!
ć He offers his hand for a shake, a warm smile on his face. ć
ā”Ā°.ā¢ć ESME HEADLEY ć
Something like that, the details of my recipe aren't necessary.
Tell me, love. Who might you be? I don't think I've seen you among the X-Men before. Please - call me Nathaniel.
Hah! I can't argue with that. It is quite refreshing. I adore the saltiness-
... something like that? š§
ā”Ā°.ā¢ć ESME HEADLEY ć
Oh, I'm ever so glad you enjoyed it. The flavor is peculiar but a refreshing delight. Far better than the processed garbage this day in age..!
Ah, herring! ... Yes! Something like that.
Oh! ... um... o-of course...
ć Esme scoops some onto his fork. He takes a deep breath and takes a bite.
... oh. That... that isn't bad. He swallows. ć
That's... pretty good! Is that herring you used?
ā”Ā°.ā¢ć ESME HEADLEY ć
Oh, don't keep me anticipating, it's killing me!
Go on then. Have a bite, I want to see how you light up from the flavor. A big bite now!
ć Don't gag don't gag don't gag don't gag- ć
W-Well... thank you. I'll be sure to try it...
ć A polite nod. He will try a bite. ć
ā”Ā°.ā¢ć ESME HEADLEY ć
An irishman, so I see.
The Irishman and a humble Englishman ā Well, I should hope you enjoy your time among the ... riff-raff.
Either way..! Nonsense..!
[ Slapping a serving on his plate ]
Eat up!
Ah- I lived in Ireland for 22 years, mate. Aspic was a hop, skip, and a jump away.
Oh- I-I would, but my plate is full right now! I'll grab some when I get seconds, yeah?
ā”Ā°.ā¢ć ESME HEADLEY ć
Oh, you're familiar..! Excellent! I should be so glad to see a man with such knowledge of cuisine.
Please, have some.
