"For an hour."

She agrees, checking the completed dumpling one more time before placing it into a bamboo steamer basket.

"But don't fret. I am taking the liberty of cooking regular batches. Here."

Shu reaches underneath the table and comes up with some freshly cooked offerings, still warm and mildly steaming. This is offered to Kanna.

"You may come back for yours in an hour, of course. Food always tastes better when you make it yourself."