"Through and through." He even lets her do some of the cooking since she said she wanted to learn, and he wants her to share in that joy, too.

César was writing down his family recipes for himself, but he'll make a copy for Magne, too. Watching her eat heartily brings him such great joy. This is why he's going to be a farmer. For Magne... and for everyone else.

He's beaming right back back at her, resting his elbow on the table and his cheek on his loose fingers. "[You're not the only one. I'm definitely headed for a "food coma" soon.]"

When Magne rises, César reaches for his water to finish it off. He doesn't get a chance to look up before she's pressing a kiss to his hair. César bursts into warm, radiating laughter, because that was sneaky.

"[I suppose it's late enough that you can mess with my hair as you please!]"