As the cleanup was finishing, Rogue carefully removed the apples from the oven, the delicate scent of the baked fruit and cinnamon filling the room. Each apple was set onto a small plate with a fork, and the first was presented to Todd.

"This is my way of saying thank you," she explained as she passed out the rest, "for being quick and helpful learners." And now they would find out if Wraith liked sweet things, as a culture and as individuals. She was intrigued to see the results of the little culinary experiment.