[Darin hastily starts shoveling his mouth full of food and when he sees Zelda's grateful expression, his own cheeks stain crimson. He rubs at his nose, embarrassed as he swallows down the food occupying his mouth and taking the lump in his throat with it.]

I-I ah...Admittedly, I took a little look around the apartment and I was struck with some inspiration...

[He had to do something while the stove was heating up and Darin can't help his inquisitive nature. The drawing near her desk is what sparked the idea in the first place.]

I...really wanted to cheer you up. After...you know. Everything.

[Why was he feeling so awkward and flustered about this? He sure as hell couldn't figure out why but Zelda's expression was making his heart pound. He's thankful the wound on his chest is closed up otherwise his heart might just leap out of it.]

Go on and eat up before it gets cold. I promise it's good. I might not seem like it but I did all the cooking back home!