It's not flattery if it's true. They do say honesty is the best policy.

[Kurama is left wondering if he really saw what he thinks he saw. He's not usually in the habit of doubting his observations, but... Things are complicated.]

Savory ones, mostly. The kinds that add flavor without heat. ...when my mother was ill, sometimes it was difficult to coax her to eat. So I did whatever I could to encourage her to try at least a little.