The child was relieved that her friend wasn't trying to make herself feel happy. Dala knew all to well the strain of trying to pretend to be something she wasn't. The idea of seeing everything while she still could hit Dala hard. There were moments when she thought she wouldn't make it out alive. But with Myouga and her health, it must have been scary to believe that any day could be her last or that she'd never had the health to see anything of the world. It put a new perspective into the girl's head as she began to see Myouga more for who she was, rather than just how she behaved. For now, the child wouldn't worry about what she was missing. She needed to remember what she had, else become filled with to much self-pity.

"Right!" Dala said with a newfound enthusiasm, "Lets leave no food untouched here! WE SHALL DEVOUR EVERYTHING!"

Perhaps she'd gotten too excited. She was rushing up the next set of stairs to the last floor. All her worries were left behind, though they would creep back later as they always did. The child was letting herself relax and enjoy her surroundings. The air was chilly and she had to rub her shoulders to give them warmth. The child touched the icy chairs and felt their coldness. She took a beaker of punch with a cloud of mist pouring from the brim of the glass and drank. After that, she felt colder and decided to warm up with a nice cup of hot chocolate, this time waiting to take a sip before drinking it. A little hot chocolate mustache remained on her face as she turned to Myouga.

"Hey Myouga……" The child too a deep breath and then quickly said, "I respect you. You're super cool and one of the people I trust."

Her face was pink with embarrassment as saying something like that was a little humiliating. But she also didn't know what Myouga would say. For all Dala knew, Myouga might find her annoying or weird. Or even worse, was trying to use her. Yet there was a strong part of her saying, no she is her friend and wouldn't react like that. Admitting she trusted someone felt like weakness.

"Onward! Deliciousness awaits!" Myouga was happy to see Dala get excited. She was always so serious, so seeing her have fun was a good thing. Together they stormed the top floor and began to sample everything that was there. Ferrets slid by in sweaters, hats, and socks. The beakers were a really neat idea that she hadn't seen before, and she decided against trying to eat them. The hot chocolate was rich and creamy, and the marshmallows melted in your mouth. It was like drinking a cappuccino…but with no coffee. Licking the foam off her lips, she drained her mug all the way to the bottom. "Ahhh~ This stuff is the best! I totally need to find the recipe. Whaddya think, Patchy?" Her familiar was fishing for marshmallows in a cup, chocolate smeared all over its face. It warbled, licking itself before diving in for more. 

In the chilly peace and quiet of the Parvpora floor, constellations danced around them on the ground and walls. Whoever made this did a great job making it look and feel like Glaciem, and the ice castle was pretty neat too. When Dala admitted to her bashfully that she had her trust and respect, the small oni had a big smile. It wasn't just a smile, she was touched and genuinely happy to hear those words. "Awww…Thanks Dala. I'm glad I got the chance to be your friend. You're pretty cool too y'know. You're the first kid I've ever met who wanted to catch herself a dragon and actually went through with it." It wasn't everyday that you met kids like her, determined enough to make her dreams not just be dreams. "Trust's a precious thing to give, but I know you'll make good choices. You're pretty smart; if you make a mistake you'll definitely learn from it and do better the second time." And this wasn't her bragging, she really believed it. Dala was careful and sometimes a bit too hard on herself, but the little arcanist knew she had what it took to reach her goals. With her second mug of hot chocolate, she raised it up towards the blonde girl. "To a good start for the next upcoming year!" Downing with a few greedy gulps, she leaned back in her seat and stared up at the starry ceiling.  

The compliments Myouga made were genuine and sweet. The child could tell her friend truly cared and it meant the world to her. A new determination was created as she realized that her parents, her friends, and many others were there supporting her goals and dreams. The fact made her heart soar and want to celebrate everything she had. Dala raised up her cup alongside Myouga and made a cheer for the next year before drinking some of the hot chocolate. Nothing felt like it would bring her down. She had herself some Irian honey candies and hundreds of other sweets until her belly was full. Eventually, the party began to die down and Dala could feel her eyes grow heavy. The child waved her friend goodbye and with a yawn, she looked at the party one last time.

"Today was a good day." She said to herself.

The child left to head back to the inn and give herself a warm comfortable nights rest.