As they assembled in the hall, Lara said, "Captain, can I make a request?"
Liebe said, "Sure, I guess."
Lara said, "Well, tomorrow is the seven-year anniversary of our bakery, so it would be an honour if you all came tomorrow morning for breakfast and to celebrate with us, and specially celebrate today's victory over Black Wing."
Liebe said, "Are you sure?"
Lara said, "Yeah. Just tell me what you all like, and I will make sure they are ready in time for breakfast."
Gelda said, "Desserts for breakfast? Looks like childhood dreams really do come true."
Lara said, "Well, my daughter has a habit of doing that anyways, so, well... plus, she looks up to all of you. She literally has posters of you guys—even Captain Liebe, too."
Liebe said, "Damn."
Lara said depressingly, "Yet when will she put my poster on her wall?"
Liebe said, "Don't worry; death is a long way off."
Lara said, "What is that supposed to mean?"
Gelda said, "The Lord is trying to say, possibly before your death, and that is due to old age, that is."
Lara said, "I'm not that old! I'm barely 27!"
Liebe said, "See? You are old."
Lara said, "I'm not!"
Liebe said, "Look at Gelda; she is about 50, give or take 30 years, and we call her the great-great-great grandmother in my house. So, of course, you are old."
Gelda said, "Captain, that is quite depressing."
Lara said, "I'm not that old!"
Stal said, "Yeah, not that old, just old enough to need a walking cane."
Lara said, "Stop making me feel old! You guys are arguably older!"
Eldrie said, "Of course we are! Why do you think we lie down all day? We are literally contemplating retirement. Okay, listen, do you feel back pain after every day of work?"
Lara said, "How did you guys know?"
Liebe said, "You see? You are old. Get a walking cane."
Lara said, "That's literally because I was carrying a mountain!"
Liebe said, "Ohhhhhhhh, I forgot that was a thing."
Lara said, "Everyone, just tell me what you like."
Liebe said, "For me, chocolate donuts with extra dark chocolate sauce."
Lara said, "Got it. And by the way, we have a new product; they are called chocolate tarts. Try them; my daughter loves them, so you should as well. I brought like ten; tell me what you guys think."
Liebe said, "Do you have dark chocolate sauce of yours?"
Lara said, "Try them on their own first."
Liebe said, "Sure." And after taking a bite, Liebe said, "I have seen the face of God! How are they so good? The pastry is crunchy while the chocolate filling is just slightly bitter. How are they so good? And why have you been hiding this amazing treasure from me?"
Lara said, "Thank you, Captain."
After taking a bite, Gelda said, "You really are a grandma now, Lara."
Licht said, "These really do taste like heaven."
Alysa said, "Please give me the recipe."
Elizabeth said, "Give me, like, all the rest."
Eldrie said, "They are good. And for tomorrow, I guess I will just have a piece of Black Forest cake and some black coffee."
Lara said, "Noted."
Stal said, "For me, a slice of lemon cake and a latte."
Lara said, "Okay."
Licht said, "I will have a ton of these tarts, a slice of marble cake, and some milk tea, I guess."
Alysa said, "Just a tart and a cappuccino."
Elizabeth said, "A sandwich and a milkshake taste good."
Gelda said, "For me, two slices of a Guinness cake and some black coffee."
Lara said, "Ma'am, are you trying to get drunk on breakfast?"
Liebe said, "Seems like it."
Gelda said, "After babysitting Lilith for nine months with her constant 3 a.m. crying, yes, I need it."
Lara said, "Somehow, I don't doubt it."
Liebe said, "For me, like, two chocolate tarts, a slice of a dark chocolate cake, and some black coffee. And for Mother, I guess five chocolate tarts sound good."
Lara said, "And for drinks?"
Liebe said, "Just water will be good, since it's bad to get caffeine after birth."
Lara said, "Understood."
Liebe said, "If possible, try to get breakfast by, like, 8 a.m., since we have class."
Lara said, "I will get it ready by 7."
Gelda said, "Also, I want to know how your husband makes such good cakes! Tell me! And also, if possible, get me a cold chocolate drink."
Lara said, "Okay. And I don't know how he does it, but somehow even Riruru has picked up on it and makes better breakfast than me."
Liebe said, "Sad."