[If he keeps talking, she's going to turn bright red. As it is, Lysithea coughs to clear her throat, then turns away to... pick up and put down objects in the kitchen.]

Thanks - the specifics are helpful.

[Her voice is kept carefully neutral.]

Well, the one thing is... sugar is much more valuable than it was in Deerington - they used to just pile bags and bags of it on the shelf. And they never ran out. Imagine! It's more like my world here. A somewhat higher tier commodity.

So -- I'm not used to desserts being so sweet. It's like an art. If you overindulge in it, it detracts from the taste.

[Pontificating aside, Lysithea's face has cooled to its normal temperature enough that she feels comfortable turning back around.]

I was just guessing about Japan, though.

I've met a few people from a place called Japan at this point - and the sounds of their names are similar. But each world is different, of course. Like I said, I've never heard of... professional heroes.

You must tell me more about what that means.