Orihime smiled awkwardly, and shook her head. "Nope. It's on the house. Oh!" she straightened. "Actually, I would appreciate your honest opinion! I'm always looking to improve my recipes and make new flavor combinations. That one is just chocolate all the way through."

Having only arrived the month before, she remembered all too well the frustration and unease upon her arrival. It was scary. And knowing what was expected of them made it even worse. Dessert didn't change any of that, but if it could help even a little, then she was determined to do what she could.

Coming around the sales counter, she drew out a chair and sat down, hands folded in front of her. "Do you know...about the nature of the experiments yet?"

Because she dreaded being the one to tell him, but if it was necessary, better that he not find out by chance or surprise.