As You Like It

"Hot or cold?"

She would always use up the hot water. Not that he minded bathing in temperatures below zero so long as he got clean.

"Bitter or sweet?"

She doesn't understand why he strictly avoids even the tiniest nibble of cake. It's as if he were allergic to the very smell.

"Fast or slow?"

She drives too fast. All their fuel gets used up within less than a week. He worries about their ever rising expenses.

"Just right."

"Just right."

Emmy and Descole look at each other, surprised that they shared the same preference for spending the evening: alone.