[Even without the tell, Hilda's pretty adept at reading people. It's very possible that she would have picked up on his mood regardless. Consider her a more benign Guji Yae when it comes to this kind of thing.
The question gives her a moment of pause.]
Matcha cake? I don't think I've ever tried that. What's it like?
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The question gives her a moment of pause.]
Matcha cake? I don't think I've ever tried that. What's it like?