"I bet it's great!" Sucasa says staunchly, popping the bang kernel into her mouth.

Her mouth purses up into the tiniest shape it's ever been, and her eyes squeeze shut in poor defense.

"Oh," she says, and, "Oh," again.

She moves her lips around to make sure she can still feel things, and swallows heavily, before looking back up at Hera.

"That was exciting! I've never tasted anything like that before. Can I have one more piece?"