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[foolishjustice]

Moshi moshi!

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[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?