Through the corner of her eye Reinette watched Jack take his initial bite of food, confirming what she suspected. While his attention was elsewhere, she somewhat awkwardly managed to bring the collection of bread and sauce and cheese to her mouth, taking a delicate bite and chewing it fully.


It was not all together unpleasant.

Another carefully managed bite followed.

A glace at that point revealed Jack well through his second slice. She could not quite fathom it. There was another bite, small and measured. She had just swallowed it when Jack spoke, somewhat startling her.

Reinette had been far too focused on managing the foot in front of her.

As she started, part of her meal slid unceremoniously free, landing on the silk of her gown. Reinette stared at the result, mortified.