[ ignis makes note of the bakery on summer way -- he supposes he should sample it, see if he can replicate its flavour. but speaking of courtesy, ignis tilts his head briefly at his words. ]

I must admit, I was quite enjoying your company, so perhaps the offer is not as altruistic as I've made it out to be.

[ itachi's company is far from imposing, even if the man's sealed more tightly than nifleheim's most secure facilities. there is something about him that fascinates ignis. and look, here he is, circling back to the question that itachi never answered: ]

Were the lack of opportunities when it comes to indulging in sweets more due to external factors, or were they self-imposed?