[francel's stream of messages is indeed more rooted in anxiety than playful whimsy — with no visual cues to guide him, he is left to ramble aimlessly, hoping that at least one thing in his list of activities will amuse zephirin. the older boy's response is just ambiguous enough that it could be sincere, or it could simply be a matter of politeness; ultimately, francel decides that the best course of action is simply to match zephirin's tone as best he can.]
lunchtime would be best, i think! i don't know if you'll be hungry in the evening and i guess i'm planning to make a lot? ah, not "a lot" like a giant box of food but i don't want you to be stuck with something you don't like, so i'm making a few different dishes
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lunchtime would be best, i think!
i don't know if you'll be hungry in the evening
and i guess i'm planning to make a lot?
ah, not "a lot" like a giant box of food but
i don't want you to be stuck with something you don't like, so i'm making a few different dishes