brandishes a knife

[sageguidance]

aki hiding in the gy like

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[sageguidance]

And feel it, too. I am much better now, thank you, though I did come down to fix myself something to eat. Such a long trip has left me feeling quite ravenous after.

[illomened]

Oh, yes... Everyone's always so hungry when they're done tromping around in the forests or out on patrol.

[Said with a little teasing lilt, though it's clear he's teasing more than just Alphinaud. That said:] Would you like to sample what I'm making, then? I thought we could all use something hearty and warm after today, so I revisited an old stew that I remembered from my childhood.

[sageguidance]

That sounds positively perfect, actually. Then if you would allow me, I would love to try.

[illomened]

Of course. If you'd give me just a moment--

[He'll plate some up! It's a chicken and potato type stew, with a lot of warm seasonings and herbs. Absolutely a good winter weather meal.]

[sageguidance]

[ me irl: can i eat this instead of alphinaud ]

Ah, this smells wonderful! One day I'll have to find some way to repay you in kind.

[illomened]

[me irl: can i have the weather that merits winter meals]

Please, there's no need! Though that cake you made for the party was very delicious...

[sageguidance]

Oh... Was it truly? In the end I had not thought it looked all that impressive, but so long as the taste was all right...

[illomened]

The taste is all that matters in a good sweet! After all, it'll be eaten in the end anyway. I thought yours was nicely presented regardless, though, you know.

[sageguidance]

That... is a relief. I confess I had fretted over it some, but if our resident cook says it is good, then I suppose I have no choice but to believe him.

[illomened]

Oh, did you? [Why is Alphinaud the actual cutest help. HELP.] There was no need to fret in the least! It was very wonderful, and that isn't just my sweet tooth talking, you have my word!

[sageguidance]

Hah, though I expect those with a massive sweet tooth such as yours would only desire the best of them!

[illomened]

[Souji is not a picky eater and will approve of almost anything that's sweet honestly... A human garbage disposal...]

A sweet tooth of discerning taste, is it? [Said with a light laugh as he moves to put on a kettle.] I can't say I've ever turned my nose up at almost any dessert I've tried.

[sageguidance]

[ with a chuckle: ]

I do wonder how your tastes would fair in Sharlayan, then.

[illomened]

[He sounds out the unfamiliar name, humming in interest.]

Is that where you're from? What sort of sweets are most popular there?

[sageguidance]

Aye, my homeland. 'Tis rather notorious for caring little of the culinary arts, and it... tends to show.

[illomened]

[HELP WHY IS THIS SO FUNNY]

Oh? That's a little surprising, to be honest...

[sageguidance]

Is it? I could hardly expect aught else from a city of scholars, but having grown up there means I'm familiar with its like, of course.

[illomened]

You just seem like the sort of person who has a nose for good food, so I suppose I simply expected it to be the same for most where you come from, somehow... Is that what it's known for instead, then? For being a place scholars study?

[sageguidance]

[ pfft ]

My parents had the servants to arrange the eve's repast, so it was not oft we had to deal with the standard fare. That said, Sharlayan is the star's leading nation in the advancement of both the sciences and magical arts, and, well... you know how those types tend to be.

[illomened]

Ah... I see... [HE HAS GOOD TASTE BECAUSE HE'S RICHE. Damb life really is just the same anywhere you go.] --Well, I haven't had the chance to spend much time around anyone involved in the advancement of science in my home, and we don't have magic of any sort, but I somehow feel like I know exactly what you mean anyway.

[sageguidance]

[ that's the rich life babie... ]

Hah! Precisely so.

... So it'd be interesting to see how you'd take the food.

[illomened]

[THE WEALTHY (DEROGATORY)

Souji just seems amused though, god.]

I can't imagine that the food your home has to offer would be any worse than food served in barracks, at least!

[sageguidance]

[ the barracks, huh... ]

Are you a soldier, perchance?

[illomened]

Ah - yes, I am. [Sometimes, he forgets that 1) this isn't just Knowledge People Have here unlike back home and 2) he hasn't talked about it as openly.] The first unit captain of the Shinsengumi.

[sageguidance]

Ah! ... I confess I'm a little surprised to hear, but upon thinking on it, perhaps I shouldn't be.