[That first aspect had a lot to do with the bag of icing and her having no idea about how much force to exert, while at the same time having hands capable of crushing metal.]
[The first icing attempt had been more of an icing asteroid strike, really.]
[As for the rest, well, she has her reasoning - and it doesn't occur to her that it's necessary to explain it beforehand. She had interpreted it to mean affection and care, both of which she knew she felt towards Alice. Beyond that, there had been half a dozen cupcakes and only five letters. Which bothered her.]
[And an exclamation mark seemed foolish.]
[In any event, she came back sans apron and with two glasses of milk, placing one in front of Alice and sitting opposite her with a satisfied nod, icing in her hair and all.]
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[The first icing attempt had been more of an icing asteroid strike, really.]
[As for the rest, well, she has her reasoning - and it doesn't occur to her that it's necessary to explain it beforehand. She had interpreted it to mean affection and care, both of which she knew she felt towards Alice. Beyond that, there had been half a dozen cupcakes and only five letters. Which bothered her.]
[And an exclamation mark seemed foolish.]
[In any event, she came back sans apron and with two glasses of milk, placing one in front of Alice and sitting opposite her with a satisfied nod, icing in her hair and all.]
Here we are, then.