"Good." Turns out the dessert's demand for attention was losing its hold, at least for a little bit, as Gladio needed to just take a moment to look at that happiness on display in front of him right now, with more than a little satisfied pride for his hand on that in particular.

Then he went in for another bite, as that look turned thoughtful again, trickling back to where it had been a moment ago, and, well, now was probably a good a time as any, while she was feeling so content in the moment.

"Hey," he said, "off-topic a little, but did you see all those flyers for that party this weekend?"