why?

... is stressed. Hence, stress baking.

meant why is he stressed.

... just stressed. The reason is of no importance. v.v

now worried about him. :/

she needn't be worried about him. ... ^^;; "Lemon square?"

still worried, his evasiveness making it worse. "Lemon Square and a story?"

places a lemon square on a napkin for her and hands it to her. "Mm... fresh out of stories I'm afraid."

thanks him for the square, but is still watching him "Oh? No stress stories to share?"

shakes his head. "None." He smiles and ruffles her hair. "Forgive me if you were expecting one." Though, there is lots to tell v.v

pouts slightly, but doesn't bother batting at his hand or fixing her hair "Any other stories to tell?"

hums, thoughtful. "Hmm..." Well.

munches on the lemon square, watching him.

- "I think I left Gilbert." He says softly.

blinks at him "You left..." frowning, she hugged him tightly "What happened?"

- "I gave him an ultimatum, and he chose to ignore it."

... "What was this...ultimatum?"

- "Me or his beer."

blinks at him "And he chose...the beer over you?"

nods. "Seems so. He doesn't know it yet, but, I'm sure I've left him."

pauses "Why'd you make him choose?" If someone took her rum, she would die on the stop.

sighs. "I'm just concerned about him. I can't stand seeing him drunk."

hums "It happens though. Even you have to admit, taking Prussia from his beer is banning you from tea or music.."