[ Her heart is still aching, but she's got plenty of practice now in setting her pain aside, to be considered and confronted at a later date. She does the same now, locking it away in its own little bubble, focusing on appreciating these scant few moments of companionship and camaraderie before the spell ends and Taako leaves her alone again.

The story itself may be surface-level, not exactly a heartfelt confession, but it's still a Taako story, and she eats it right up, laughing and clapping a few times in appreciation at the end. ]

Should've known better than to come after your brand, of all things. Had they even met you?

[ Clearly not, if they'd thought Taako would just walk away without his precious merch. ]

How, uh, how long have you been here, anyway?