Steam curling up in A mouthwatering cloud from her bowl of simple vegetable stew, Branna enjoyed the tantalizing sent as she sliced the loaf of dark bread, revealing the nut studded innards and adding an additional sweet smell to the air. She enjoyed listening to James's awe and the adventure that he spun, Bringing smiles and a bit of laughter accompanied by frequent glances towards his face. Her wounded pride at her earlier near capture even smoothed over somewhat, a excited thrill of the chase that day once again filling her with warmth. When he reach the part about his horse throwing him over the broken wall into the abandoned pond, She couldn't help but throw her head back and release a peal of delighted laughter.

"you did make quite a fetching frog, I must say. The comparison is quite accurate." Her dark eyes dancing with amusement, she scooped up a bite of potatoes and carrots, Blowing on them to cool them off before taking them into her mouth. Chewing quietly for a moment and enjoying the savory flavors, She managed to gather her thoughts on his earlier questions.

Tearing off a piece of the crust of one of her slices of bread,, she considered the dark bread between her thumb and forefinger for a moment, shaping it into a ball as she rolled it between her fingertips. "admittedly, I have heard several stories about the fey Bonnie Black Hare, her fur so dark, with eyes that shine like stars with her sheer joy and and immense love of life... But I myself have never before looked upon such a creature with these eyes. Maybe one day I will see her, but then again May haps not."

Sighing wistfully and even beginning to try and imagine what it would be like to see herself from another's perspective, scooping another bite of soup into her mouth. "you are not a fool." She finally said, growing somewhat serious as she looked up into James's eyes. "The stories and sightings of the black hare are meant to inspire hope, laughter, and friendship. She may sometimes end up making you look a fool, but never intends to make you a fool... Or at least, that is my opinion on the matter."