Hmm... [She pauses, genuinely considering the question.] I'm a little biased since I bake sweets myself, but you know, there's something about a good cupcake when I'm not feeling it. My own personal bit of sugar, not one split off a larger whole. This one's all mine from start to finish and I get to enjoy it the way I want, with the things I want on it and in it, with no pretense.
[A beat.]
That sounded less weird in my head. But I'm not changing my answer!
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[A beat.]
That sounded less weird in my head. But I'm not changing my answer!