"Thank you."

Shigetoshi took the seat relieved. The welcome was indeed welcome. He looked at the food in front of him and then at the other guests who were happily eating. He picked up one of the stylized rabbits and dipped it in the sauce. He nibbled a little at it was slightly disappointed to find it didn't taste as good as he thought it would. After that he abandoned the addition to just eat the apple slices. Not that anyone else seemed to find the fare odd. The foreigners seemed to enjoy it the most, perhaps it was something they were quite used to.

When Tatsuki whispered, the Innkeeper barely heard him. He had to shift a little and tilt his head to catch the soft words. Then he smiled. "It was fine, I just didn't expect it." What else could he say? That the fact that Tatsuki continued to make exotic food without consulting him first was hurting his honor? No, guests came first long before his pride. If Tatsuki wanted to make food, Shigetoshi wouldn't ever tell him not to. Plus it didn't seem that anyone thought that he was taking advantage of the younger man's culinary skills. The again this was only Tatsuki's second day here.

"The meal is good." Shigetoshi said keeping his smile. "Thank you." From behind Tatsuki he could see the foreigner that had smiled at him. He was smiling again. The Innkeeper quickly ate his food. No matter who smiled so prettily, as long as they were guests Shigetoshi wouldn't do anything with them. That included Tatsuki who was sending such mixed messages. He tried not to think about the willing man across the room.