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[foolishjustice]

Moshi moshi!

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[foolishjustice]

Alright. I'll be there in a few minutes.

I hope you don't mind if I bring Morrigan?

[hairpincurves]

Not at all, go right ahead.

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[foolishjustice]

[As promised, he shows up a few minutes later, with an Asian magpie perched on his arm. His hair is still pulled back, meaning Akira will be able to see the topaz stud in his right ear.]

Evening. Say hello, Morrigan.

[The bird tilts his head, then squawks out Hello!]

[hairpincurves]

[She beams when she sees him, lifting a hand in greeting.]

Evening!

[She pulls some coffee out of her inventory and holds it out with a smile.]

[foolishjustice]

Ah, thank you!

[He takes the coffee with a wide grin.]

I know there's no real difference, but Leblanc coffee always seems to taste better when someone put real effort into it.

[hairpincurves]

It's still a work in progress on my end...

[... Still, she chose one of the better cups from her selection.]

So, curry udon?

[foolishjustice]

[He definitely seems to appreciate it, even if it's not on par with what Sojiro makes?]

It sounds delicious. I'm still learning my way around the kitchen, but I'd be happy to help if you want.

[hairpincurves]

Well, I'm not about to say no if you'd like to help.

[foolishjustice]

I'm trying to learn how to cook, so I could use the practice.

[hairpincurves]

Alright, let's get started!

[Everything's already set out, so she'll just go wash her hands.]

You have a general idea of what to do or should I guide you through it?

[foolishjustice]

I know how to cook instant noodles, but...ah...the last time I tried curry, it didn't go well.

[Understatement of the century, there...]

[hairpincurves]

Well, it's one of those things that takes practice. My first few attempts at making curry were...

[...]

... Bad. Let's leave it at that.

[foolishjustice]

Well...I'm sure it'll go a lot better with me just helping.

[hairpincurves]

... If you're sure.

[She has concerns.]

[foolishjustice]

...In the worst case, you'll just have to tell me I'm doing something wrong?

[...Speaking of which, he's absolutely reaching for the wrong spice jar.]

[hairpincurves]

[...

She's got her work cut out for her, huh.]

... Akechi-kun, that's the wrong spice jar.

[foolishjustice]

...Ah.

[Putting it. Down. His cheeks turn a bit red.]

I...still haven't quite managed to memorize the recipe.

[hairpincurves]

Maybe after this, I can write it down for you?

[She'll point out the correct one, at least.]

... Oh, right, I've been meaning to ask, that power of yours... that does include soup stock, right? Because we definitely need dashi for this recipe...

[Since, you know. Soup.]

[foolishjustice]

That may be for the best.

[He nervously scratches the back of his head as he grabs the right one. Morrigan flies off his arm to perch on the back of a chair.]

That's right. Anything that counts as a clear liquid.

[hairpincurves]

... What's the most you can make at once, anyway?

[Just so she knows the limits. She's making a mental note to definitely write down the recipe for Goro later.]

I've found it best to practice with the recipe close at hand until you're confident enough to start going without it.

[foolishjustice]

I can manage three ordinary drink servings every twenty minutes. Since it has such a short recharge time, I can usually put together a decent amount if I start in advance.

[As evidenced by the sheer number of familiar drinks in the fridge...]

[hairpincurves]

Ah, I see.. We don't need the dashi just yet, at least.

[She looks over from where she was retrieving an onion.]

Shrimp sound okay?