He dropped his spoon. The thud of the wooden spoon made everyone look up. Made /her/ look up. Frighted. The way she looked at him, she knew. She'd understood directly what happened and was frighted by whatever his reaction would be.
He stood up and wiping the shocked expression he must have had, he offered a grin and took his spoon.
- I'm gonna wash this.
- I-I'm coming with you!
- Colette?
She only offered a smile as a reply to Genis' inquiry, and walked toward Lloyd who was waiting silently. When she got to his level, he offered a smile and started to walk.
When he thought they were far enough not to be heard or seen he stoped. Colette who somehow got behind him didn't expect it and bumped into his back.
- You knew, right?
She didn't need him to explain himself, they both knew was he was talking about, afterall, they were soulmates. They shared a bond, and whatever one was eating, the other would taste.
- When were you going to tell me?
She was silent for a moment, before replying.
- I don't know. I didn't want you to know.
He turned looking at her, if he felt any anger at his moment, it vanished as soon as he saw her face. She had a broken expression, as if she was going to cry, but the tears wouldn't come out.
- Is there anything else...? He asked more calmly. He had to remember it wasn't only affecting him, but her too. She was the one not feeling the taste of anything she ate, him would only have a really bland feeling on is tongue, but could still feel whatever he was eating.
- I... yes. I can't sleep anymore... but my eye sight has gotten better! And I can hear...
- Can you at least taste what I eat?
She shut up, then offered a poor smile and nodded. He hugged her tightly, as if afraid she would vanish.
- It's going to be alright...
He didn't know to whom he was saying this.