==== Renee ==== Renee disguised her reaction to the imperfect combination. She’d had chocolate before. What she’s had before was smooth. Refined… what she ate now, wasn’t. She lapped what she could off of her teeth to show she wasn’t some little princess. She could eat this representation of a treat. The essence, whatever they’re calling it, and move on. She was met with NeVa and Percilla exchanging unsatisfied looks between them. NeVa’s parents seemingly disappeared back into their business, helping others who came in around them. All the while Renee frowned. … Some experience. Her focus turned back to Colla, who’s eyes glinted past the dull shadow of her form. There, she watched the quartz move. A tiny body shined through, at first only pecking at points within her iris, then a