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[helpdesk_hero]

Okay, I'm getting a bit tired of coming into the kitchens in the dorms and running into the scent of charred food. So I'm doing something. I'm offering cooking lessons for people still in the dorms. Or I will if there is suitable interest.

I can definitely get suggestions for what people want to learn to cook, so I will also take requests for recipes.

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[firacrux]

You're a convincing liar, too.

[helpdesk_hero]

I am, when I bother to. As it is, I'm also making cherry tarts.

[firacrux]

Humble, too.

Now that might be worth looking into.

[helpdesk_hero]

Humble are my beginnings and my recent history. About cooking I'm okay just accepting the skills I have.

[firacrux]

Hyne. This level of pretentious executed through text has gotta be some kinda record.

[helpdesk_hero]

Listen, it's been a long work day and I'm tired and clearly that's not communicating well here.

If you want to learn this recipe, or just see that I'm not claiming things baselessly, some to the kitchen on the third floor. Soon if you want to watch. An hour if you just want to eat the results.

[firacrux]

Yeah, sure, ain't like I'm busy. I'll come see what you're up to.

[And since it's really just down one floor for him, it won't take any time at all to make his way down there. This time he left Eos the crocdog in his room, so he wouldn't get underfoot begging for treats from a stranger.]

[helpdesk_hero]

[What he's up to is working on a marinade. For tomorrow. The one for today's chicken is already done and in the fridge. The man doesn't even look up as Seifer enters the kitchen. Just focuses on chopping cilantro.]

You the person from the network? Know how to juice an orange?

[firacrux]

[One would hope, marinades take a little bit of time before they're done. Good idea to get started on the next one. Seifer observes for a moment, or two, before nodding to the guy who isn't even paying attention.]

'Course I can.

[He's assuming that's a request. So he'll head over to go wash his hands and get started.]

How many you need?

[helpdesk_hero]

Quarter cup of that and lime juice.

[Frankly, he doesn't look up because the knife moves rapidly, with the sort of skill reserved for chefs at busy restaurants. It's not until his hands are fully safe and the chopping done that he looks up at Seifer and. Pauses. Huh. His eyes give Seifer a quick once-over because, in a way, the guy reminds him of Teddy, but with a harder edge. And the scar. Then he pushes that away and offers a smile.]

David. I marinaded some of this yesterday too, so we'll cook that in a bit. But I want to get the next set for tomorrow done. I mean, what else was I going to with the margarita mix, tequila, and triple sec?

[Apparently not make actual margaritas.]

[firacrux]

Quarter cup of the lime juice too, or mixed?

[Specific instructions, please. He'll get to work on that orange in the meantime. Seifer's not paying attention to David anymore, so he certainly doesn't notice the once over. Not that he's not a little accustomed to them, he gets those looks fairly often not that he entirely realizes what they're about. Too off in his own little world.

At the introduction he does glance over and offer a nod.]

Seifer. [A beat.] Most people might suggest margaritas.

[He offers wryly. Personally, though, he agrees that chicken is a pretty good choice.]

[helpdesk_hero]

[Oh dear, Seifer is completely and utterly right. He sighs.]

Sorry. It's a quarter cup of orange juice and a quarter cup of lime. But I mean, if you're old enough, I can make you a margarita once we get the the chopping done. Of course, I'm not going to card you if you promise not to leave the building.

[What? He's not the police.]

Thing is? I love the taste of it this way more. The combination with savory is lovely.

[firacrux]

Gotcha.

[Orange first, then he'll make some lime, and David can do whatever he needs with either. At the offer he makes a thoughtful sound.]

I wouldn't say no to a drink.

[He might not be 21 yet, but come on, that's a strange and arbitrary age. If he's old enough to lead an army surely he's old enough for a margarita at his own apartment.]

I ain't goin' anywhere tonight. Just down here for dinner, and to see how those... what were you gonna make again? Cherry somethin'?

[helpdesk_hero]

[Good thing the legal age here is 18. David nods to the comment about the drink and looks up from his work.]

Cherry tarts. Tell you what. I can finish the marinade for tomorrow later. If you'll finish those and then get out a glass, I'll make you a margarita. Sorry that they don't have the proper sort of glasses here. And I didn't buy margarita salt. But it will be functional enough. And then we can do some tarts so you can see how those work.

[firacrux]

[Is it? Nice, about time somewhere cut him a break.]

Can do. [He promises he won't ask for more than one, not with how things went with Nida. He knows that slope would be just as slippery for him, if not worse.] Eh, any glass'll do. Not like I'd know any better.

[They don't get to enjoy themselves before they go off to war to die, after all.]

Lookin' forward to learnin' that. Never really done much baking.

[Any? Any baking. Pancakes don't count.]

[helpdesk_hero]

Baking isn't always my strong point. Do me a favor, just wipe down a little space. I got pre-made tart shells. I wasn't really ready to mess with those too much myself. I know more of the cooking side, but a filling? That I can do.

[Pancakes totally count in David's book. But for now he moves to collect a glass and pulls the bottles of liquor out from hiding. He measures them out freehand, but he knows it's exact. He's just experienced.]

I don't recommend drinking too much of this, especially if you haven't been drinking too often. And have water too. So it doesn't hit you as hard.

[firacrux]

Hang on, you can get this stuff pre-made?

[Shows how familiar Seifer is with more modern baking. That wasn't an option back in the village. He gets to work scrubbing down a surface for David. Good news is it'll be spotless by the time he's done, cleaning is something he's capable at.

Pancakes only half count, as they're pan fried not baked.]

Just the one. I ain't gonna go crazy.

[Don't worry so much, David, he's more interested in the food portion of the evening.]

[helpdesk_hero]

You can get a lot of stuff pre-made these days. The crust is pretty easy. Graham cracker crusts are mostly just crushed graham crackers and melted butter.

[He does finish the drink with a bit of a flourish before sliding it over to Seifer.]

You can also get pre-made filling. They tend to not be nearly as good tasting. But they are easy.

[firacrux]

Hadn't even thought to look.

[His shopping experience is even more limited than his cooking experience. Who knew you could get pre-made everything? That'd cut down on time. Heh, Seifer does smirk a bit at the flare, ever one to appreciate some theatrics.]

Guess if you just wanna make something quick it works.

We can ftb here if you want

[helpdesk_hero]

True enough. And with a pre-made crust and filling there is only one point for failure. We, however, are going to make the filling by hand. Now get a sip of that while I finish cleaning. And we’ll get out the cherries too. I promise this will be fun.

Sounds good

[firacrux]

You say that now.

[It's clear he's teasing by the amused expression he wears. Once he's had a good sip of his margarita he'll be ready for the cooking lesson. Teach him the ways of baking, David!]