"My mother liked to teach me a few simple things like this." Maric said as he moved around the bits in the pot to keep it evenly cooked. "Even though people say that it is the cultural norm for woman to do all the housework, she thought that a man should still be able to treat their loved ones when they could."<br/>As Nimue set on airing the house and putting the blanket away, Maric set the food out in some wooden bowls he had in his pack and set them on the table. He sat down in a chair just as Nimue came back, but decided to wait til she started eating before digging in himself.<br/>Her reaction did not disappoint. It brought a smile to the paladin's lips, as he slowly ate away at his own breakfast.<br/>"I guess you like it then?" Maric asked teasingly after downing his first mouthful. "You should have been faster with the water. I can make an even better stew with the right ingredients.<br/>"I trust you had a good night's sleep though? Personally, I think it was one of the more resful ones I've had in a long time."