Sunshine chuckles, setting the pie plates down on the bar top. "I hope it tastes even better than it looks. Cherry'n'berry pie has a slim window back home when both are in season, but it's always popular."

She gestures with a fork, smiling. "I have been known to ask the helpful Milliways' patron base to help me taste-test new recipes from time to time."

You know, just in case he'd be interested.

The pie itself is still warm and fragrant from the oven. The crust is flaky and tender and yields easily under a fork, the crumble topping a crunchy and buttery counterpoint to the cherry and blackberry filling that holds all the sweet-tart brightness of early summer warmth.