[it's a relief to see jasper brighten. it draws daeshim closer and softens the line between the jasper he knew well and the jasper he's meeting for the first time. there's some recognition on the fae's face at the word 'meringue', but he doesn't remember anything exactly like what he describes. it makes his mouth water.]

I would very much like to try it. There's lots of nice teas here, I bet it would go well with.

[he's suddenly on his very best behavior, which is almost as rare as the faint smile that touches his lips, and a color as soft as the cherry blossoms on his cheeks.]

Jasper...how can you call lightning to your fingertips?

[another thing that his jasper couldn't do. he would've fried him a dozen times over if he could have, especially in the early days.]