Snow White was surprised at first. He couldn't detect any lie in her tone or body language. She was serious about caring... about him. It was strange and yet it reminded him of that boy from home.

In spite of himself, he found himself smiling. Euphemia's optimism was growing on him even if he still thought it was sometimes naive and misplaced. It was surprisingly endearing.

"Alright. Come here -- watch how I do this. Get the paprika." If Euphy wanted to play cook, Snow White could babysit her... just this once.