On the drive back, Astrid felt the atmosphere soften. She didn't want things to remain as suffocating as they had been moments ago. Sitting in the car, she finally broke the silence.

"Joshua... I’ve thought about it."

"Thought about what?" he asked abruptly. Joshua was momentarily puzzled. Thought about what? What to eat?

"The request." Astrid nervously picked at her fingers. Even though he had given her his word, she worried that her choice might make him unhappy.

"Oh?" Joshua replied with a h