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[ The camera function comes on, showing two figures – the first, much larger and in focus, is a blue-grey woman with very visible cat ears and tail. She seems chipper, as much as anyone can be after recent events, and is wearing an apron. Those who’ve seen her around enough to recognize her will know that she’s a member of Purple Team, and that their round of cooking is over and done with; leaving the question of why she’s in the top floor of the kitchen car to begin with. And why her apron says, clearly in bedazzled letters from the art car: KISS THE COOK.
Emet-Selch, on the other hand, is dressed in his usual over formal attire, standing with his back to whatever it is that Pahja is doing behind him; there seems to be an absolute sense of nonchalance, even as he moves around the kitchen. His hands move, and his head tilts a little as he hears Pahja begin to speak, a frown settled on his face - the kind that speaks of a familiar exasperation with a situation.
Pahja beams, facing the camera. ]
Right, greetings all! It has come to my attention that what food exists in our world, [ A gesture to Emet-Selch and herself. ] is rather different in both names and composition than what many other people here are familiar with.
[ Emet-Selch cuts in, his frown growing a little deeper. ]
Must you keep record of the simplest of chores that I do here? I doubt anyone is overly concerned with my ability to perform in the kitchen, nor what ingredients I might have used previously.
[ As he turns, it’s clear that Emet-Selch is preparing one of the recipes for the month - there's soup, and mushrooms, and it looks fine. Following instructions is hardly the most difficult task of his lifetime, after all, and he’s lived long enough that cooking isn’t the most tiresome of feats. Yet.
It remains to be seen if cooking with Pahja hovering is more or less exhausting than the usual.
For her part, Pahja simply rolls her eyes at his protests. It’s good for him, she’s sure, and it isn’t that she’s ungrateful for his company or his cooking skills, just that he could probably attempt to do it without dragging his feet and complaining. Though she’s reasonably certain that he wouldn’t be Emet-Selch if he did. ]
I think someone dressed as you are makes a very interesting picture in the kitchen, seeing as you refused your matching apron. After I went to all the trouble to decorate it, too! [ Some people just can’t appreciate a good thing when they see one. But it is also clear that she carries no ill-will towards him, and probably didn’t even expect him to wear it at all. ] What I wished to ask you all is to tell me about the foods and snacks that you enjoyed at home. If you would be willing to share how to make it, or even cook it, all the better! Even Emet has agreed to cook something from his youth. Well, his pre-Emperor days, at least. Not his youth youth, I fear that may be impossible–
[ That last bit is said softly, under her breath more as a musing than an attempt to pester Emet-Selch. As soon as Pahja is done speaking, Emet-Selch’s face leans into the frame with a frown, and he lifts his hand. ]
That’s enough of that. Respond to her if you wish, but we are finished here.
[ And, suddenly, it’s over. ]
Emet-Selch, on the other hand, is dressed in his usual over formal attire, standing with his back to whatever it is that Pahja is doing behind him; there seems to be an absolute sense of nonchalance, even as he moves around the kitchen. His hands move, and his head tilts a little as he hears Pahja begin to speak, a frown settled on his face - the kind that speaks of a familiar exasperation with a situation.
Pahja beams, facing the camera. ]
Right, greetings all! It has come to my attention that what food exists in our world, [ A gesture to Emet-Selch and herself. ] is rather different in both names and composition than what many other people here are familiar with.
[ Emet-Selch cuts in, his frown growing a little deeper. ]
Must you keep record of the simplest of chores that I do here? I doubt anyone is overly concerned with my ability to perform in the kitchen, nor what ingredients I might have used previously.
[ As he turns, it’s clear that Emet-Selch is preparing one of the recipes for the month - there's soup, and mushrooms, and it looks fine. Following instructions is hardly the most difficult task of his lifetime, after all, and he’s lived long enough that cooking isn’t the most tiresome of feats. Yet.
It remains to be seen if cooking with Pahja hovering is more or less exhausting than the usual.
For her part, Pahja simply rolls her eyes at his protests. It’s good for him, she’s sure, and it isn’t that she’s ungrateful for his company or his cooking skills, just that he could probably attempt to do it without dragging his feet and complaining. Though she’s reasonably certain that he wouldn’t be Emet-Selch if he did. ]
I think someone dressed as you are makes a very interesting picture in the kitchen, seeing as you refused your matching apron. After I went to all the trouble to decorate it, too! [ Some people just can’t appreciate a good thing when they see one. But it is also clear that she carries no ill-will towards him, and probably didn’t even expect him to wear it at all. ] What I wished to ask you all is to tell me about the foods and snacks that you enjoyed at home. If you would be willing to share how to make it, or even cook it, all the better! Even Emet has agreed to cook something from his youth. Well, his pre-Emperor days, at least. Not his youth youth, I fear that may be impossible–
[ That last bit is said softly, under her breath more as a musing than an attempt to pester Emet-Selch. As soon as Pahja is done speaking, Emet-Selch’s face leans into the frame with a frown, and he lifts his hand. ]
That’s enough of that. Respond to her if you wish, but we are finished here.
[ And, suddenly, it’s over. ]
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Now I want to know what the apron looks like.
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I even managed to work in the symbol of his office! And yet, still-- ( a drawn out, exaggerated sigh. ) My work goes unappreciated.
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Wow, some people really don't appreciate the value of hard work. What a shame.
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[Yes, she's tickled that her roommates are cooking
I'm there quite a lot most days. Maybe we'uns could share recipes and cook together sometime.
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Thank you. ( ah, the sincerity! her eyes flick back to emet's back, her grin widening. ) You would think there would be some appreciation of all the time and effort-- but nay, nothing! Truly I am suffering.
( she is not. )
Would you like it?
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Absolutely! I do not know how long we both will be here now, but you are more than welcome to come by if you are free. Emet has agreed to cook something, which may be a first -- you should not miss it if you have the chance!
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[Oh shit okay he'd thought they were on the same page? Being overly dramatic and joking? Offering him the apron feels a little too sincere for that, and also he really does not want the glitter pox apron.]
I'm more of a dishes guy than a cook, so it'd be wasted on me.
[Well, it's not a lie. Hopefully that's good enough?]
Thanks, though.
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[ The voice is low - still somewhat amused, but. Well. He’s clearly at the point where he feels like all of this might have been designed purely for his self torture. ]
Please feel free to ignore her completely.
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[For not being much of a cook, Wash sure is stirring the pot over here.]
Why would I do that?
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You feeling homesick, or there some food you recognise? There's some similar stuff around, but everything's always a little different, to me.
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[ A snap of his fingers and the dirt would be gone. ]
And you might ignore her because she has a habit of inanity. That’s all.
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Your loss! But come -- you have not yet answered my question! What sort of food or snacks do you consider unique to your world?
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[There is a difference; the question is whether this guy gets it.]
[...the fact that he casually uses the word inanity in a sentence says no, he does not.]
Nah, I don't think I will.
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Nothing, actually. I've met enough people from enough versions of Earth to know that the food is pretty much the same.
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( she poses for tidus. it's very akin to someone trying to be a cute little cat but without any of the self-awareness. she just poses like that. )
You as well? Then that is much better for this! For I am not homesick so much as I wish to try new things that I have no exposure to, or slightly different. There were these... 'fried potato slices'? That were quite tasty. So I thought I would ask around to see if there was anything else I may have missed.
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So have no fear, anything would be something new to me!
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Those two sure are a duo. Inigo feels kind of amused watching it, just because of their completely contrasting attitudes. At least Emet-Selch's seems like nothing surprising, given his previous impressions of the guy. But Pahja is newer to him, so this is the first time he's seeing just what kind of company Emet-Selch apparently surrounds himself with.
He's trying to be tactful here though, wiping the grin off his face before he replies - though he still seems pretty amicable once he appears on screen. ]
Well, this isn't really something you can cook.. but there is a cotton candy machine in the kitchen as well. Have either of you heard of that before?
[ Even though he can't.. exactly.. imagine Emet-Selch ever consuming that.
But maybe Pahja would like it? Who knows. A suggestion can't hurt, surely. ]
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Potato's really good if you crisp it up with a bunch of other food!
[ Potatoes, a food Tidus has gotten used to with being on the train. It's boring on its own!! ]
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It seems he would prefer to be ignored completely.
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[[Just gonna handwave/assume that Pahja and Rezo have met at least once, oops.]][Rezo has sadly been a terribly absent roommate, so while he knows Pahja and Emet-Selch and has gathered that the two of them are friends from the same world, he… Has not actually spoken much with either of them outside of the odd “Excuse me,” when trying to squeeze in and out of their cabin in the mornings and evenings.
...Huh. He did not know Emet-Selch was an Emperor. Rezo can imagine it, however.
After listening to all of this with some bemusement he considers whether or not to respond but decides fine, he’s supposed to be contributing to the cooking this month. What foods does he know of...]
I used to reside in Sairaag, which was somewhat infamous to travelers for selling potato candy. It’s made with sweetened mashed potatoes and nut butter, then chilled with ice magic.
[Potato candy isn’t very nourishing, however, and since Rezo’s traveled a lot, he thinks a bit…]
I’ve also spent a lot of time in Atlas City, which is known for its hotpot. [And its roast beef. But the hotpot is better, everyone knows that.] It’s made with thin pieces of beef, grilled tofu, onion, noodles, various mushrooms, scallions, eggs, and various seasonings.
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So it's not so much 'unique to my world' as it is 'new to you,' then.
[Wash. Wash no.]
Do you have cheeseburgers on Etheirys?
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No! How does it work? What is it made of? ( certainly not cotton. but maybe some strange cotton? she's not sure-- ) We shall certainly have to try some, I could begin to make it while Emet's cooking--
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I suppose so, aye. But I like it better my way. We do, though they are not quite as common as I think they are elsewhere. I have only had one recently -- sandwiches are far more popular.
( burgers as a concept have yet to really catch on, oddly enough. )
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and the cleaningwhile Pahja is just busy making the fun candy.Sounds like someone's whipped here, Inigo thinks. ]
Actually, I am.. not sure what it is made out of. I just know that it is delicious!
[ Because clearly you should eat food of unknown origins, right. What's the worst that could happen? ]
There should be some stuff to make it with in one of the cupboards. You just pour it into the machine, then put one of the sticks in there, and it'll form the cotton candy for you. It tastes incredibly sweet, but-- in a good way! [ He pauses, and then adds: ] Though I suppose any sweet way is a good way, really..
[ Inigo isn't picky. ]
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( so bring on the carbs! )
They are not a staple back home, but if there are such a versatile food here then there could be no end to how to cook them! That should be my next question to ask...
( "give me your best potato recipes or ELSE" )
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[ After making it. But it doesn't look like either of them are shy about being in the kitchen! ]
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That and Emet cooking was a novelty, but he's aware of that so she feels no need to rub it in further. "Though I do not think he considered doing so as soon as he is, considering he said he would only entertain the idea when it was his team's turn cooking."
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( he might be 12,000 years old but!! )
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