[Even if it's not the greatest meal this woman will have ever had, it's still food and Xingchen is happy to oblige. He continues stirring the pot for a moment, then hovers his other hand over the top of the bubbling liquid, feeling for how hot it is. Satisfied with the temperature, he's already reaching back beside him for a bowl when his new companion speaks up again.
He doesn't need the help, not really, but maybe she's someone who struggles to sit still while others work. Maybe she pities him. Xingchen tries to focus on the former.]
If it is no trouble to you, then I would appreciate it.
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[Even if it's not the greatest meal this woman will have ever had, it's still food and Xingchen is happy to oblige. He continues stirring the pot for a moment, then hovers his other hand over the top of the bubbling liquid, feeling for how hot it is. Satisfied with the temperature, he's already reaching back beside him for a bowl when his new companion speaks up again.
He doesn't need the help, not really, but maybe she's someone who struggles to sit still while others work. Maybe she pities him. Xingchen tries to focus on the former.]
If it is no trouble to you, then I would appreciate it.