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"Fish... I can do fish." He knew where they were going now. "I myself prefer fruit and vegetables as well." He smiled. "I will eat fish and other seafoods on occasion." He listened as Zaris wanted to eat something too. "We can do this." After a short walk, they approached a paved walkway, and on one side sat a small cart, the demon inside was cleaning some utensils. Avalon gave Sui a reassuring smile before crossing the pathway to stand at the counter. He ordered a few items for them. 4 fish tacos. They were small, and two could easily satisfy a person. He figured Zaris could have one, Sui could have one, and Avalon himself would have one. The 4th, he would offer to the other, not knowing if both Suiravi and Zaris would want full meals. The hybrid didn't know the two shared a stomach.

He also ordered rice and beans, but requested they not be spicy. The Demon obliged, and went about to prepare everything. He tossed some fish on the grill, not batting an eye as a lick of fire sputtered up as the food began to cook.

Avalon was about to explain what he had ordered to Sui, but then the Shade gave a terrified cry. Without thinking, Avalon put his arm around the smaller male, putting himself between Suiravi and the food cart. He didn't know what had scared him... was it the demon? Or was it.... wait, he had said before he didn't like fire. He placed a hand on Sui's head as the other held him around the shoulders.

"It won't hurt you." He promised. "It is simply cooking our meal." The demon gave them a curious look, but had heard about the swamp people and their dislike of fire, so kept to himself. "Remember, I am your escort... I will protect you. I will not bring you someplace I think is unsafe." Sure, Sui had no real reason to believe him, seeing as they just met, and it seemed the Shade didn't care for outsiders. But Avalon meant what he said.

"It is true... fire can cause harm." He said softly, now stroking Sui's hair to soothe him. "But it can also do go. It provides warmth..." Though seeing as how the nightmare was covered in fur, he supposed he didn't need the warmth. "...and gives light to those who can't see in the dark. It can cook foods to make them taste differently too." He explained as their order was plated. Avalon pulled away just slightly, still holding Sui's shoulders, and gently touched his cheek.

"I'm sorry that I put you in an uncomfortable situation like this. You said you didn't like fire earlier, and I was careless." It had been a small flame, and gone in an instant, but clearly Sui was truly terrified. There was no condemnation or judgement in Avalon's voice as he spoke to Sui, only apology and the desire to better understand his new friend. He gave the Shade a reassuring smile before looking over his shoulder. "The fire is gone." Well, it couldn't be seen under the grill at least. "And our food is ready. We can go sit by the trees in peace." He looked back at Sui. "Will you be ok if I let you go?"

Smiling, Avalon touched his cheek before turning to gather their food. He picked up the cardboard boxes with their food and lead the way away from the food cart. He brought them into a wooded area where there were no other people. Avalon chose a large tree with deep roots and soft grass around it. He settled down and waited for Sui to join him before opening the box, displaying the carefully prepared tacos. The tortillas were fried and crispy, and filled with the grilled fish and sweet greens. "Ta-da!" He presented it to Sui. The fish had a sweet sauce on it to really bring out the flavor.

"I hope this is something you enjoy." He wanted it to be worth the fright he'd given the poor man. He picked up one of the tacos before setting the box between them. "And we have rice and beans here." He opened the second box to show the rest of the food.

He couldn't help it. Sui's reaction was just... so adorable that Avalon giggled as he jumped up. "This... is a tortilla shell. It's crunchy because it's cooked." He didn't know that Shades had sensitive hearing. "How does it taste?" He asked with a smile, then looked at Zaris. "...and would... he like to eat one too? There is enough for all of us, though I would suggest eating slowly since you're not used to this kind of food." He took a bite of his own taco and hummed in appreciation. It was sort of a guilty indulgence. He loved when he didn't have to cook, but didn't eat out that often.

"I'm glad." finished off the taco he had, they weren't that large after all, which is why he could stand to eat two, then held up a second taco to offer to Zaris. "Do you want to try one?" Sui and Zaris were two different beings, but at the same time they were the same. "Or would you prefer some of the rice and beans?" He looked at the second box. He should have asked for separate boxes for each of them, but at least there were two forks. Sharing food was never a huge issue to him, he did it all the time with Ten, though that was kind of different. "I'm glad I got enough for two... and not three."

"Well... I lived underground with the sluagh for much of my life. When we and the cherubs made ourselves known to the world, I came to Below with others... Ah... and..." He blushed a little. "I met someone I care for deeply. An Elf/Fallen man. He is quite shy and unsure of himself, but he's very kind." He pondered how much to tell him. He may as well be perfectly honest. "He is not... the family type, though we have 2 sons. I know he loves them, but he doesn't love himself, and so can't express how he feels towards others." He looked down at his food a little sadly. "I think you'd like him though. He's kind, and a wonderful singer." Avalon was very fond of him, but Ten wasn't... ready for commitment yet. "And I've adopted a young imp son as well. I love my family. So I... spend my time looking after my sons, waiting for them after school... talking to Ten, trying to meet other people..."

"I am not sure mate is the term we would use. not yet. I love him, yes, but... we are not mated yet. I'm not sure if Ten will ever settle... not for someone like me. But, that is ok. I have our sons, and I have Arch, and friends like you." He smiled at Sui. They sat and talked for a while, turning the conversation to lighter topics. Books and Sui's righting in particular. And when they had finished eating, Avalon was more then happy to escort Sui back to his home. He gave the other his phone number... he may live in the woods, but he wasn't completely out of touch, and told Sui to call him any time. With that, they parted ways.