[ Exactly the reaction he was hoping for, honestly. Chougi motions to the vendor for a second stick of cotton candy for himself, ripping off a piece once he's got it. ]

If you try to take bites off the stick you'll get your face all sticky. Your fingers are still gonna get sticky, but it's okay, people will expect you to lick them clean when you're done.

[ Dragging Haku through the crowds was absolutely worth it for that little flash of expression. If only he knew just how much he's changed already in his short time at the citadel. It's night and day from the way he was before -- Chougi's always been able to read him pretty well, but lately the Toushirous don't always need Chougi's help to interpret the things Haku says or does. It's a good thing. ]

You seem really happy lately. It's good.