As soon as they entered the market, Ethan, who had already gotten a little sidetracked to buy a snack that looked like roasted potatoes with cheese and a seasonal watermelon juice to share, asked about the day's plans.

“Have you decided what to buy, Lily?”

“Well, I haven't made an extremely detailed plan. I have a rough idea, though,” Lilith replied.

“And how rough is that?”

“First, I’m thinking of securing ingredients that can be preserved for a long time. If fresh meat seems cheap, I’ll buy a lot and get Sally’s help to smoke it. If there’s no significant …