Feeling for a fleeting moment like a child and not a gentleman, Bragi followed his whim into a little shop that looked, smelled and even sounded delicious. Fudge & Son Desserterie. But having not picked out a treat for himself in some time, he found himself lingering next to a stand of fancy chocolates — some of them sparkling, some of them moving — unsure whether he should opt for something dark or something milky.

He was slightly abashed when he discovered a little girl beside him was enraptured by a very similar dilemma, but the bashfulness didn’t last long — he decided to own his sweet tooth.

”Well”, began Bragi with a smile. ”I am undecided between the white chocolate mice and the dark chocolate delights. I must concede to your expertise, miss — what do you think is the best choice?”