[ Honestly, when he'd said "ration" she hadn't expected something nearly so nice, much less plated with care as it had been. Her cheeks colored slightly, and she let out an anxious sigh. ]

Thank you for the food. I really do appreciate it.

[ She can start with an apple slice. Something cool to the tongue, to ease the heat of feeling embarrassed about being doted on... ]

Litha is essentially a celebration of the summer solstice. You've probably heard of tons of different names for similar festivals back home. Here, that celebration kind of takes form of reveling in... affection, to put it most politely. That's why you might have noticed the brothels and inns asking for seasonal help. It's a busy time of year for them.