Maine hums, studying what remains of his slice of cake. Limited edition, huh? A special cake from another universe. Who knows how many other people have tasted it? Not many, that's for damn sure.

The thought of how big the universe—no, multiverse—presses down all at once. He swallows, pressing his lips together as he tries to shake off the feeling.

Of all the things to inspire it, why strawberry shortcake?

"… Nice treat," he says, trying to stay focused in the present. And it is; he normally wouldn't indulge so much.