[ there's a little knock on the entrance to the tavern kitchens today, followed by a squawk of panic. the pair of sounds originate from chrono, trying to be a little too polite considering the heavy amaz*n box he's got in his arms. seems he tried to hold it up with one while he knocked. ]
[ he's been out and about! but this one kinda lined up. ]
Yeah. Takoyaki machine, like I mentioned last week. [ pops the groceries on the counter too. ] Thought I could give it a go, later? If you don't mind me showin' you.
[ he looks!! pleased!!! and a little shy about it. ]
I brought all the specific stuff for it since i wasn't sure you guys would have octopus or benishouga or anything. But I wanna see you work a bit first, if there's anything I can help with?
Nah. We wanted to, but never really got the chance. Y'know like those small dreams you get? Where you're just doin' somethin' mundane that makes you and other people happy? That was ours.
[ sensitivities aren't uncommon, so he kind of nods, though he gets the sense it's more than that. but the explanation is good enough! ]
Hopefully you'll like what I can make then, too. It was nice, the other night. [ even if it was too loud and he sat in the corner almost the whole time.
The worst shite I’ve had here’s been from that place with the angry machine that spat out food, so you’re probably good. The convenience store ain’t amazin’ either, honestly…
[ a sigh ] ‘Least we’ve had a good kitchen this whole time.
[ and then he nods. ]
Yeah, good plan! I’m soakin’ these sponge things so there’s still a bit of prep work to go.
It was all... oily an' gross? Dunno how people can eat that willingly...
[ bleeeeh. ]
Oh. Yeah, some of her recipes use lumibees and stuff like that. Don't knock it 'til you try it, it's real good. Mosta the time I'll cook anythin', and if it tastes good enough for me I'll eat it. I make a lotta sweets though.
Convenience, usually. Lotta people feel the same way you do, though.
[ is there a stand mixer or is he rollin up sleeves to whip this stuff. ]
I mean, I'll try anythin' once if it's cooked right. No point bein' difficult about stuff you don't give the time of day to. [ nods ] I'm still learnin' a lot of desserts, so that'd be interesting too.
Right! That's the way to go about it. You learn a ton about your likes and dislikes that way too, which helps you when it comes to knowing what you wanna make.
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Uh, hey! Is it okay to come in?
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Yeah— ey, hang on, let me—
[ let him grab that box because if chrono falls over he’s gonna feel really bad. aaa. ]
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Oh-- thanks.
[ he'll shuffle in a little awkwardly. there's also a plastic convenience store bag hanging off his elbow. ]
Sorry for comin' over unannounced, but that arrived, an' I was kinda... needing somethin' to do...
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Keepin’ your mind off things after the past few days? [ HONESTLY. ] I don’t blame ya. S’good to do somethin’ to distract yourself.
[ hmm. ] Got somethin’ to do with what’s in the box?
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[ he's been out and about! but this one kinda lined up. ]
Yeah. Takoyaki machine, like I mentioned last week. [ pops the groceries on the counter too. ] Thought I could give it a go, later? If you don't mind me showin' you.
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Yeah I remember. You mentioned a thing for makin' 'em round. Nah, nah, I don't mind -- I wouldn't have a clue so y'gotta show me!
[ food!! ]
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I brought all the specific stuff for it since i wasn't sure you guys would have octopus or benishouga or anything. But I wanna see you work a bit first, if there's anything I can help with?
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[ ermmm. ]
I was makin' some tiramisu. It's been goin' down pretty well so far.
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[ starts unpacking his supplies onto the counter in a neat little corner out of the way, and then almost drops the jar of ginger at that. ]
Ah, eh... tiramisu? What brought that on?
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[ interesting. ]
Oh. Just came across it in a recipe book. Funny how we've got that Italy place now, though. The book said somethin' 'bout it being from Italy.
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[ makes. some kind of face. hm. ]
I made some the other week, too, so I'm familiar with it. I can help out if you need, no problem.
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[ help ]
Yeah, I don’t mind. I think I got it down but a coupla hands makes more dessert.
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[ nodding vaguely... he'll get his hands washed and request an apron. ]
Why'd you learn to cook, Mr. Basilio?
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Oh.
Mostly 'cause I couldn't eat if I didn't. Got a sensitive tongue -- if it doesn't taste good, I can't really eat it.
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Nekojita...?
[ that's temperatures, chrono. anyway he nods in comprehension. ]
Makes sense. Better to make sure you can always eat rather than try and roulette it. You guys ran somethin' like this before?
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... A wha-?
[ he has no idea what that is. ]
Nah. We wanted to, but never really got the chance. Y'know like those small dreams you get? Where you're just doin' somethin' mundane that makes you and other people happy? That was ours.
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[ ah. a softer expression, suddenly. ]
That's great. This place has made a lot of us happier already, so.
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[ the tone implies this isn't in a 'picky child' kinda way. ]
Aw. Well... that's good. It was kinda a spur of the moment thing, but it's workin' out pretty good. And it's comfy to stay at too.
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Hopefully you'll like what I can make then, too. It was nice, the other night. [ even if it was too loud and he sat in the corner almost the whole time.
anyway wiggles fingers ]
What can I start on for ya? Mascarpone?
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[ a sigh ] ‘Least we’ve had a good kitchen this whole time.
[ and then he nods. ]
Yeah, good plan! I’m soakin’ these sponge things so there’s still a bit of prep work to go.
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[ nodding! he'll get to work, grabbing the stuff needed for the cream where directed. ]
What're the kinds of food you prefer from your homeland? Eupha was talkin' about bugs, but I dunno if that's just her...
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[ bleeeeh. ]
Oh. Yeah, some of her recipes use lumibees and stuff like that. Don't knock it 'til you try it, it's real good. Mosta the time I'll cook anythin', and if it tastes good enough for me I'll eat it. I make a lotta sweets though.
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[ is there a stand mixer or is he rollin up sleeves to whip this stuff. ]
I mean, I'll try anythin' once if it's cooked right. No point bein' difficult about stuff you don't give the time of day to. [ nods ] I'm still learnin' a lot of desserts, so that'd be interesting too.
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[ weird. also yeah, we'll say there is. ]
Right! That's the way to go about it. You learn a ton about your likes and dislikes that way too, which helps you when it comes to knowing what you wanna make.
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[ cool. let's get that moving then!! wow technology. he seems quite at home doing this. ]
For sure. It's about new experiences. And if you don't like somethin', just don't have it again. Not a big deal.
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