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Post by Robot on Feb 20, 2021 1:03:25 GMT
"I'll explain it to you somewhere a little more private. You and Jazz should head back, Joy and I will handle things here tonight. I'll see you at home?". She offered a small smile that didn't really reach her eyes.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 20, 2021 1:09:46 GMT
"A-alright," he says, a little uneasily. "If you're certain. And I'll see you later then, yeah. I'm just going to be doing a few things with Jesse in the kitchens first."
He collects up his Pokémon, says goodbye to the two Ampharos, and tries to keep up some good cheer as he prepares to leave the lighthouse and head back to the school.
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Post by Robot on Feb 20, 2021 1:20:39 GMT
"It was a bit crowded up there.". Jazz comments as they walk back. "Probably just didn't want to put more emotional stress on that Swanna. Surprised it survived that hit at all, honestly. They aren't known for being too sturdy. Hope it's okay.". She chats nervously the whole way back to the kitchens.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 20, 2021 4:51:57 GMT
"Yeah, makes sense," Thel says, nodding. "I'm sure it'll be fine, though. It was nice and calm, and I have full trust in Nurse Joy. She's healed far, far worse injuries."
The conversation helps to keep his mood up some as he chats as they make their way back through the torrents to the school.
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2021 19:42:51 GMT
Arriving back on campus, the dining areas are more clear then they were, and Jesse continues to bustle about the kitchen prepping bits and pieces of the meals to come. Fresh prep comes synonymous with the high standards of the school, but there is too much to do to leave it all to the last minute.
"Ah, welcome back Thel, Jazz. I got your ingredients together at your station for the dessert you requested. It should be in the storage fridge. Feel free to experiment as you need."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 22, 2021 19:48:19 GMT
"Ah, thank you," Thel says, smiling. "Though, please, let us know if you need any extra hands for something."
With that, he wanders over to the fridge where things had been set out, and tries to figure out how best things would go together...
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2021 20:06:48 GMT
"Do you know anything about your girl's preferred tastes?". Jazz asks as she mixed a confectioners sugar with whipping cream and beats the mix until it is thick. It becomes almost a fluffy paste that is sweet and a little cold. From there it is only a matter of deciding what fruits and confections to enshrine in it. "With this kind of dessert the add ins will make or break it."
(Intuition Please.)
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 22, 2021 20:31:12 GMT
He doesn't... actually know Ophelia that well, he realizes. What kinds of things that she might like. She has it when feeling down, though, so probably something that few other foods would be... something softer and sweet, probably. Zests and spices aren't too calming... Hmmm... Intuition 13. |
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2021 20:52:42 GMT
The dessert is mostly made verbatim from the instructions given by Thel's 'informant', a few kinds of chocolate, a variety of fruits, and marshmallow. It's good, but in the end, Thel and Jazz aren't certain if it is good enough.
"I've never really had this before, but it would make an alright topping for a cake, given more presentation...". Jazz suggests.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 22, 2021 21:12:30 GMT
"Hmm, do you think?" Thel asks. "I've never made a cake before..."
Never really ate cake, either, but he's seen cakes. But that's not the sort of thing he really wants to admit. He's already unusual enough around here. Especially after Jazz has seen how he and Patience have been living. He feels kinda awkward about that, because it puts him even more out of place...
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2021 22:16:05 GMT
"Well, with fancier cakes a lot of it is about layering. Ambrosia salad is pretty chaotic... But a lighter cake with fruit in it, and in a whipped topping, arranged to be aesthetically pleasing... Chocolate coated fruit maybe. Problem is, if it is the disorder of her favorite dessert that does it for her, we would ruin it by adding that to it. Your call Thel."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 22, 2021 22:22:51 GMT
"I think that it's probably best to just leave it as it is," Thel muses. "Because... it doesn't just contain this moment. It's all those other moments, too. And adding beyond that, I don't think that it would help. The point was to try and make what was important to her. It may not be as good... but hopefully it will remind her of those comforting moments."
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2021 22:52:57 GMT
"Alright... You want me to give it to her? I can swing by her room on the way to mine. It's not really a big deal. Chill time should be up shortly on it.". Jazz sprawled half into the counter, tired for the trials of the day.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 22, 2021 22:59:53 GMT
"Thank you, but, that's okay," Thel says, smiling and shaking his head. "Mosa, one of her friends, is going to be coming by in a bit to take it to her. And I'm going to be trying to work on stir-fry, so I'll be here for a bit, still."
He yawns. He can definitely feel the weight of the day, and is sure she's feeling the same, especially based on her sprawl. "You can just head out and get some rest. Thanks for all your help, today. I really appreciate it."
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2021 23:45:12 GMT
"Yeah, that sounds good.". Jazz gives him a wave. "It was a good day... Say... Uh...". Color worked into her cheeks as she hesitated in her departure. "Do you know if uh... Your friend, Patience? Is she available?"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 22, 2021 23:48:23 GMT
"Hmm?" he asks. "Available? For what? I don't think she really has plans for anything, but I don't know what she might want to do with her days. I can ask her, if you want. What were you wanting to do?"
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Post by Robot on Feb 23, 2021 0:17:03 GMT
"No... Like... Is she seeing anyone? I really do think she is super cute, and even if she didn't say a lot, I really want to get to know her better.". Jazz pressed, more embarrassed for having to explain it. She keeps glancing at Jesse as though making sure the woman was paying them no mind.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 23, 2021 0:25:23 GMT
"Huh?" He's confused, until finally it clicks. "Ohhhhhhhhh… Ah, sorry. Misunderstanding, there."
"She's not seeing anyone, no," he shakes his head, "but... I don't know if that's something she's interested in. There's been... a lot of stuff going on, and she's been having to sort some personal stuff out. But, I'll ask, if you want."
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Post by Robot on Feb 23, 2021 0:42:22 GMT
"If it isn't too much trouble, yeah! I was worried you two were dating at first, running away and sleeping in a gym leaders cave together sounds so wild but-"
"Are you girls talking about one of those five dollar Mart romance novels?"
"N-NO MA'AM!". And Jazz promptly excused herself. Mosa arrived not long after, as Thel was sampling things like bean sprouts, before and after stir frying.
"How did you make out?"
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 23, 2021 0:49:18 GMT
Jesse's accusation makes him giggle for some reason. His adventures probably do seem pretty wild. ...he could do with them being less wild, admittedly.
"I'm not sure," he admits to Mosa. "I've never actually seen it before, or tasted it, so... it could be great, could be awful. I probably should have asked what sorts of flavours she likes. That's what I usually do before cooking for anyone but... was a little flustered this morning. Went with something softer and sweet. Hopefully that's okay..." He's admittedly really, really nervous at this point. What if this is just making things worse, with a mockery of what she enjoyed???
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