"I guess that's why it's such a popular food substance. We didn't have it very often in my world. Cacao plants only grew far to the south of my territory, thousands of miles away. We did manage to import it once in a while, but it was a rare treat."

Curufin gave him an answering smile. He knew Romeo was still sad, but at least he had something to think about, a few projects to honor the departed. And he had delicious chocolate in the meantime.

"How have you been since I last talked to you, Romeo? Have you been keeping busy?"