[ Hilda offers him an encouraging smile, continuing to be blissfully unaware of the crush or any of the history that follows his relationship with Rhy. ]

I'm sure it'll go well. Our minds can be so rude sometimes – I can relate. And if you need a pep talk before, you know I'm a mind message away.

[ All of her strife with Claude to this point is a prime example of her mind being rude. Even if the reasons for their fight hadn't been solely her fault, she's quick to take the blame herself. But for now, the vegetables require their attention. ]

Ugh, you're right. I think they have some seasoning we could use. Have you ever used the grill before?