[Belth's bottom lip quivers in a telling way until he bites down on it and nods.]

You-- you are very kind, Sorey.

[He turns back to their mess, ostensibly to pull more mixing bowls down from the cupboard. The truth is that he doesn't want his new friend to see just how embarrassed he is.]

Right! So, while that bakes, I thought we would spend the next half hour making dessert. No-bake recipes are quick and easy with a mage around. Do you like chocolate?