Neither Eris nor Alvero tastes anything.
Meanwhile, I'm standing here, tasting sweetness on my tongue like it's the most natural thing in the world.
How come?
I have no freaking idea how.
"Hmmm…" Alvero hums, thoughtful. He picks another petal delicately between his fingers and places it on his tongue. He chews, slow and deliberate, as if expecting the flavor to arrive late.
Then he shakes his head. "Still nothing."
Eris gives it another try too. Her expression is serious now. She pops the petal into her mouth, chews slowly, swirling it in her mouth, eyes narrowing in focus. But then… she sighs and shrugs.
"Nope."
I blink. "Seriously? Nothing at all?"
To make sure I'm not dreaming, or crazy, I pluck another petal myself.
Maybe the first one was special? Maybe it soaked up extra mana or something rare in the soil? Maybe it's just a fluke?
I raise the delicate crimson petal to my lips, let it rest on my tongue, and chew.
But then—
"Mmmnh…" I gasp softly.
