"Thanks," she said as she accepted the gumdrop. A smirk pulled her lips to the side as she examined it. "They're heavier than I expected.
Maria took an experimental bite then nodded. "Not bad. Not too sweet." Which was what she preferred...even if she did have a bit of sugar on the tip of her nose now. "Can't say what flavor it's supposed to be, though. It's red so I assume cherry or strawberry."