[Ah... He makes a little soft sound of understanding; it makes sense, given the. Y'know. Everything that just happened.]
We could work together to make something with it, then. How about that instead?
[As for the rest, he shakes his head.] Please, the reason it happened isn't what's important. I'm sorry, anyway - it's an extra stress no one needed on a Friday.
[A little smile! He'll move some of his ingredients over then, gesturing for her to join him on the other side of the counter. He has some garden vegetables, garlic, ginger, chilis... so many chilis... Also a dirty jar??? It's fine.]
Here - come have a look through these, see if there's anything you think might suit the flavor of carrot well.
[His expression softens at that, though, and he smiles.]
You're too kind, friend. Don't worry, don't worry - I fared just fine.
I can't deny that it was an annoyance to deal with, mm. [IT GOT HIM SLAPPED FOR MOUTH CRIMES.] But that's a chili! A spicy type of pepper. It makes everything taste even better!
Actually she'll probably be fine since it's just one seed, unless she's a total spice weenie. He does watch curiously, though?! She didn't know what a pepper was so maybe she's gonna keel over on the spot, good lord.]
[It's fine! It's fine... it could have been a lot worse.
She's not a huge spice weenie, so, satisfied with the spice level, she'll continue chopping the peppers to mix in with the itty-bitty pieces of carrot.]
I think this is fine, thank you. Hmm... perhaps I could mix this with rice. It would make it more flavorful.
[A very serious question requiring some very serious thought, apparently! He drums his fingers against his chin.]
Let's see, let's see. Sweet ice and wine! Peppers don't count, because they suit just about everything. Lotus root and pork... Vinegared cabbage and curried carrots. [A NOD.] What about you?
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[She glances between him and the carrots.]
...I want to say yes, but...
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Ah - if you'd rather not, that's fine, too. [MAYBE SHE REALLY COVETS HER CARROTS but also--] I haven't apologized properly for yesterday.
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[...or something to that effect. But at what he says next...]
Truly, there is no need to apologize! That was not your fault.
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We could work together to make something with it, then. How about that instead?
[As for the rest, he shakes his head.] Please, the reason it happened isn't what's important. I'm sorry, anyway - it's an extra stress no one needed on a Friday.
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[Collaboration is okay! She just can't deal with someone doing everything for her.]
Be that as it may - you did not need the extra stress, either. It must have been exhausting trying to keep yourself quiet... not to mention, lonely.
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Here - come have a look through these, see if there's anything you think might suit the flavor of carrot well.
[His expression softens at that, though, and he smiles.]
You're too kind, friend. Don't worry, don't worry - I fared just fine.
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Oh... what is this?
[but then, relieved, as she examines the chili-]
...I am glad to hear that. It still seems like a difficult effect to deal with, though.
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I can't deny that it was an annoyance to deal with, mm. [IT GOT HIM SLAPPED FOR MOUTH CRIMES.] But that's a chili! A spicy type of pepper. It makes everything taste even better!
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Oh! In that case, may I take a few more? My cooking needs all the help it can get to taste better.
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Here! You can take these. Just remember that if you want more heat, you should leave the seeds in and if you want less heat, you can take them out.
[He neglects to mention how spicy the chilis are just on their own, though.]
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[How interesting...
She'll get to chopping the peppers, but she's going to pick up a seed when she sees one and pop it into her mouth because she's a dingbat.]
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Actually she'll probably be fine since it's just one seed, unless she's a total spice weenie. He does watch curiously, though?! She didn't know what a pepper was so maybe she's gonna keel over on the spot, good lord.]
--Let me know if you need milk.
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She's not a huge spice weenie, so, satisfied with the spice level, she'll continue chopping the peppers to mix in with the itty-bitty pieces of carrot.]
I think this is fine, thank you. Hmm... perhaps I could mix this with rice. It would make it more flavorful.
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Mm, you're right! Maybe we can add a bit of meat, too... Some egg as well?
[They're just gonna have a damn stirfry.]
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Ah, yes! That might turn out nicely...
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Mm, there are some flavors and combinations that you just can't go wrong with!
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[A very serious question requiring some very serious thought, apparently! He drums his fingers against his chin.]
Let's see, let's see. Sweet ice and wine! Peppers don't count, because they suit just about everything. Lotus root and pork... Vinegared cabbage and curried carrots. [A NOD.] What about you?
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Fish, and...
[her voice trails off. hmm.]
...well, most things I can think of taste good with fish, actually.
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Well, you aren't wrong about that! No one could fault you. Fish is a delicious staple food, after all.
[SINCE WHEN IS IT A STAPLE.]
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But I suppose, aside from that... fruits and cream pair together well nicely, for desserts.
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Oh? I don't think I've ever had cream with fruits, before.
[He basically has... They have cornettos in ancient fantasy China, it's fine.]
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[...Alas, they don't really have fruit here right now, do they.
Also, what? How is it that ancient fantasy China has those, and I do not? That's not fair. AKI, I'M SO HUNGRY.]
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We'll just have to try some of it later, then! Will you have some with me?
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[cries about desserts]