“Research,” Kire repeated, grinning through her blush. “This is probably the most excited I’ve ever been when it comes to ‘research’.” She set the glass down and continued with her meal, both embarrassed and grateful that she had asked it at all. After she finished, she eagerly cut herself and Ruli a slice of cake after refilling the glasses. 
“Think I’ll stay the night. I don’t have to be back early tomorrow.” She peered at him over her glass. “Here, or your place?”