[ Nate was good at reading the subtle cues and returning them. Adrien appreciated it; probably a lot more than he let on. ]

Knife is in the block, cutting board in the third cabinet to the left of the dishwasher.

[ He gave the directions but otherwise turned back to the soup. It was a rare gesture of trust, though wrapped up in a silly thing like bread.

Nate would probably hear a slurp and then a grunt and the rattling of crockery as the doctor fetched a couple of bowls. ]

Do you want to discuss the potential risks of having our key hormonal systems messed with, during or after you eat?