“Of course not!” he retorts, rolling his eyes and crossing his arms over his chest.

“Just because I'm not rich or as important as you are, doesn't mean I don't know people. Besides, if I wanted a free meal, I'd just tell you that you're paying.” He tsks, considers tightening his arms rather than relenting, second-guesses then ultimately lets them lower, hands splaying across his thighs.

“Really now? Hmmm... Guess we'll get to be the judges of that!” Because the Emperor's Smile is the best of the best, after all.