Vegetarian had seemed the way to go since even a well-made burger didn't seem to appeal.

"Eating. Ting. With a mouth. Still sssssstrange," Elfangor picked up his fork and stared like he expected it to jump out of his hand and do a little dance. Loren grinned and took a big satisfied bite of her own salad. Awesome.

"Try it! It's got strawberries in it," she urged him after she swallowed.

Tentatively Elfangor managed to spear a single leaf and bring it to his mouth. Crunch, then-

His eyes lit up. Loren giggled as a little dribble of vinaigrette slid down his chin.

END