[ Monika nodded. She was glad the shape was recognizable, even if barely. Someday she'd have the skills to make cute little faces of shapes on the cupcakes, but for a start she was pretty proud of herself. ]

Mhm! [She smiled.] I don't have much experience baking but you got to start somewhere, right?

[ She took one herself, though she didn't eat it just yet. ]

I must thank you again for inviting me here. It's so much nicer than my hotel room, ahaha!

[ She wondered if the invitation had had anything to do with the heartache issue she'd confided in last month... Even if it did, it probably didn't matter. It was nice to have a friend who cared enough to invite her. ]