"Not to mention," Amaya offered helpfully, "a good variety when it comes to sauces and spices."

With that, she decided there was far too much talking about meats on sticks and not enough just enjoying them, so she finally took it upon herself to peruse the offerings and pick one out.

"You can even make them fancy, if you're so inclined," she said with a sort of conciliatory nod, considering who she was talking to. "I made a set of skewers for Dr. Lecter not too long back, and you don't get much fancier than that."

She finally took a bite before adding, almost mid-chew, "It's practically the most perfect kind of food there is, really."