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tabularasa_rp2020-08-04 12:42 pm
anciently) wrote in tabularasa_rp2020-08-04 12:42 pm
So yours has berries inside, and mine is plain... Darn. I think you got the better one!
[ She. Will absolutely sneak a forkful, if he lets her. Yum! ]
Mmm... They're both good, but the berries are a really nice touch. [ Juicy and flavorful! Plus, they break up the density of the cake. ] want to try mine?
[ She. Will absolutely sneak a forkful, if he lets her. Yum! ]
Mmm... They're both good, but the berries are a really nice touch. [ Juicy and flavorful! Plus, they break up the density of the cake. ] want to try mine?
I agree! It's a nice complement to the burger for sure.
[ Cool and crisp meets warm and heavy! She still likes a good fry, but sometimes the combo can be a bit much... ]
Me? Hmm... [ She stops her cleaning to consider, having to remind herself not to put her hands anywhere near her face while she's wearing the gloves. ] I'm not sure. I really love a good breakfast, though, you know? Like when Mom used to make eggs and bacon, and pancakes...with a mug of coffee, and maybe some orange juice? [ ...Now she's getting nostalgic! ] It was just such a nice way to start the day. Plus, it was really, really delicious.
[ Cool and crisp meets warm and heavy! She still likes a good fry, but sometimes the combo can be a bit much... ]
Me? Hmm... [ She stops her cleaning to consider, having to remind herself not to put her hands anywhere near her face while she's wearing the gloves. ] I'm not sure. I really love a good breakfast, though, you know? Like when Mom used to make eggs and bacon, and pancakes...with a mug of coffee, and maybe some orange juice? [ ...Now she's getting nostalgic! ] It was just such a nice way to start the day. Plus, it was really, really delicious.
The alternative really isn't something even a depressing soul like me is all that interested in, so yeah. I think we do. Just a bit. And we'll figure it out one way or another.
He'll be sure to check in on the status of this little flower path from time to time. And if they seem to be doing poorly, well, then he can try to find at least a temporary solution more quickly.
But hopefully it won't come to that. It'd be nice to have flowers around again.
"Of course."
Merlin will just enjoy the flowers a little longer before he goes on his way again.
But hopefully it won't come to that. It'd be nice to have flowers around again.
"Of course."
Merlin will just enjoy the flowers a little longer before he goes on his way again.
[It seems like both of them share something else in common—the memories that come with the food are just as important as the food itself.]
Elmyra was a pretty great cook, I can imagine how the house must've smelled in the mornings!
[She only had the opportunity to try her cooking once, when they'd stayed the night before heading off to rescue Aerith from the clutches of Shinra, but she would go back in a heartbeat.]
I'd love to try a breakfast like that sometime. [Well, one that isn't cooked by Tifa!] How about when we go back? Breakfast at your place?
[It's... only a dream at this point. They can't go back to Midgar when they leave this place—she knows that—but it's still fun to talk about, and who knows, maybe in the future, when they're through with all of this, it can be something for them to look forward to.]
Elmyra was a pretty great cook, I can imagine how the house must've smelled in the mornings!
[She only had the opportunity to try her cooking once, when they'd stayed the night before heading off to rescue Aerith from the clutches of Shinra, but she would go back in a heartbeat.]
I'd love to try a breakfast like that sometime. [Well, one that isn't cooked by Tifa!] How about when we go back? Breakfast at your place?
[It's... only a dream at this point. They can't go back to Midgar when they leave this place—she knows that—but it's still fun to talk about, and who knows, maybe in the future, when they're through with all of this, it can be something for them to look forward to.]
Well, they said they already know somebody who can get the job done, and who they're already familiar with. And that's you! [ She straightens up, smoothing her dress before turning, as if the matter is settled. ] So, I don't really see the point in looking for anyone else! …Unless you don't think you're up for the challenge?
[ Aerith tilts her head a little, smiling teasingly at the merc from where she stands. ]
I don't want to pressure you if you're not interested!
[ Aerith tilts her head a little, smiling teasingly at the merc from where she stands. ]
I don't want to pressure you if you're not interested!
Definitely! [ Aerith is visibly pumped about that idea, rising a little to the tips of her toes and back down. ] The more the merrier! So...come back and visit whenever you want, okay? Otherwise, I'll probably be around the apartments...sometimes.
[ As little as possible, honestly. She's not a huge fan of being alone in that small room. ]
Where do you spend most of your time here? So far, anyway.
[ As little as possible, honestly. She's not a huge fan of being alone in that small room. ]
Where do you spend most of your time here? So far, anyway.
Right... I almost forgot that you met her. [ She smiles softly, though, masking the twinge of sadness at missing her mother in the time that they'd been away. ] Well, I hope you get to try it one day! I'm sure she'd love to have you.
[ The idea has her perk up again with delight, and Aerith is quick to nod in response. ]
Absolutely! Breakfast at my place. Don't forget, okay? We definitely have to make it happen!
[ If they get the chance, anyway. If they do...it'd be nice to have something simple and happy like a group breakfast at home to look forward to. ]
[ The idea has her perk up again with delight, and Aerith is quick to nod in response. ]
Absolutely! Breakfast at my place. Don't forget, okay? We definitely have to make it happen!
[ If they get the chance, anyway. If they do...it'd be nice to have something simple and happy like a group breakfast at home to look forward to. ]
I'll be the first one there!
[Tifa's used to being up bright and early, she would definitely beat the boys to the punch. The early bird gets the worm, right?]
I'll even see if I can whip up some of Seventh Heaven's famous eggs, scrambled. My secret recipe!
[There really is no trick or secret to cooking Midgar's greatest scrambled eggs, but it's the love that goes into the cooking, right? That's the secret ingredient.]
That'll be the first thing we do when we're back home, alright?
[Tifa's used to being up bright and early, she would definitely beat the boys to the punch. The early bird gets the worm, right?]
I'll even see if I can whip up some of Seventh Heaven's famous eggs, scrambled. My secret recipe!
[There really is no trick or secret to cooking Midgar's greatest scrambled eggs, but it's the love that goes into the cooking, right? That's the secret ingredient.]
That'll be the first thing we do when we're back home, alright?
[ Of course she had to choose those particular words. Challenge? Pressure? As if he could ever back down!
Turning away from her again, he smiles to himself as he accepts the job. ]
Hmph... I can handle it.
[ He has been feeling so useless ever since they arrived here, the least he can do is this much. ]
Turning away from her again, he smiles to himself as he accepts the job. ]
Hmph... I can handle it.
[ He has been feeling so useless ever since they arrived here, the least he can do is this much. ]
I'm at the apartments sometimes too. [ Rinoa doesn't like being alone either, not really. Felix makes it easier, but... ] Or... I've been spending most of my time wherever I can find flowers, I guess.
[ On account of looking for Squall, of course. But also just because flowers really are very pretty, and with how horrible this place is in so many ways, and with no stars to enjoy, they're the loveliest things around. ]
What about you?
[ On account of looking for Squall, of course. But also just because flowers really are very pretty, and with how horrible this place is in so many ways, and with no stars to enjoy, they're the loveliest things around. ]
What about you?
I'm sure Mom would appreciate the help! [ And she's also sure the eggs would be delicious.
Aerith nods, expression warm with the idea of this future plan. It's...like a beacon: far-off, but visible and encouraging. ]
Alright. Don't forget, okay? I'll see you there.
Aerith nods, expression warm with the idea of this future plan. It's...like a beacon: far-off, but visible and encouraging. ]
Alright. Don't forget, okay? I'll see you there.
Great! Problem solved. [ Did he trick her into letting him have the job, or did she trick him into taking it?? The answer: yes. ] I know you'll do a great job, Cloud.
[ With that all ironed out, she smiles in her enigmatic way, peering at him for a moment with her arms behind her back before glancing back to the flowers. ]
Well, I'd better start working on the business plan, then... Maybe I'll find you tomorrow or something to go over the details?
[ With that all ironed out, she smiles in her enigmatic way, peering at him for a moment with her arms behind her back before glancing back to the flowers. ]
Well, I'd better start working on the business plan, then... Maybe I'll find you tomorrow or something to go over the details?
Sounds pretty familiar! [ She laughs lightly, comforted by the idea that she's not the only restless one in this place. ] I've been trying to explore a bit more, too, though. Even if it's...kinda weird, sometimes.
[ Wall Market - or whatever version of it had been brought through - was pretty creepy, to say the least. Like an abandoned, eerie version of the real thing. ]
One day at a time, right?
[ Wall Market - or whatever version of it had been brought through - was pretty creepy, to say the least. Like an abandoned, eerie version of the real thing. ]
One day at a time, right?
[ Rinoa nods in response to that. While she hasn't had any experience with things that are almost but not quite from home, she knows many of the others have. It can't be easy. ]
One day at a time.
[ She says it with a smile, one that's sympathetic for both of them, and everyone else, and everything they've already been through here. ]
If you need anything, let me know, okay?
One day at a time.
[ She says it with a smile, one that's sympathetic for both of them, and everyone else, and everything they've already been through here. ]
If you need anything, let me know, okay?
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