On the elongated dining table, an elegant candelabra carved with banshee patterns burned with a golden-yellow flame, and a faint fragrance drifted through the air.
In front of Angel lay ornate ceramic tableware, filled with vibrantly colored delicacies.
Across from him, both Little Six and Helen had similar setups, though Helen's meal appeared lighter, as though specially prepared.
Initially, after healing Helen's spiritual power injury, Angel had planned to leave. However, Helen seemed to feel indebted to Angel, yet lacked an adequate gift to repay him. As a result, she tried to keep him around—at least for a meal.
Angel contemplated briefly and ultimately decided to stay.
First, he didn't want Helen to be burdened with feelings of indebtedness, and second… Toby had woken up.
During their time aboard the Cloud Conch, Helen had learned Toby's preferences like the back of her hand.
