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[There's a delicious aroma wafting out of the windows of House 42. Whatever it is, it smells fantastic. Curiously peeking into the windows won't help you find out what it is, though, as the chef seems to have fallen asleep on the kitchen table, exhausted. Apparently the last event tuckered him out and it's only catching up to him now.]

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I wasn't affected this time, actually. Good thing, too, since things were hectic enough at this house.

[She just shakes her head at Albert again.]

Well... having a handful of people not being affected at all is common during experiments. Either it could be some form of control group that is randomly selected for the duration of the shift, or the shift itself doesn't work. Assuming of course that it is the theory behind these experiments.

Regardless it was just ridiculous, all around. We should be glad it wasn't one of those longer ones. It could have easily been.

[Albert is now looking at Raine. No glaring at the dinner table, pffft.]

[Oh dear, internal strife. Yuan will wisely stay out of that and focus on the curry again.]

[Oh no, not that look.]

... Hm?

Despite your dismissal, Professor, it should be noted that most people can certainly learn from some of these psychological experiments.

Learning is not something entirely confined to schooling. However, it doesn't make the experiments any less of a nuisance. Especially the ones we've had over these past few months.

We haven't had any experiments since April. So I believe either you are misstating, Professor, or this experiment was simply that "ridiculous" to you.

Edited 2009-07-02 04:40 (UTC)

I was including the one we had in April in that statement. I'm more than aware there wasn't one in May.

And yes. Maybe it was just that ridiculous. Though perhaps I can only speak for myself in that regard.

Because turning into a mermaid is really that terrible. [And back to eating.]

You weren't the one flopping around on the floor, or getting thrown into lakes.

[She gives Albert a look, and shakes her head before attempting to get back to eating. Not much of an appetite there, though.]

[You better finish that curry, big sis, or else Genis will be giving you a Look as well.]

I thought this experiment was on the weird side, too. Even for Luceti's standards, you know? And that's saying something.

[nomnom curry] So Yuan, is the curry any good?

[This is an awful lot of tension at the dinner table. Awkward. Let's act like nothing's wrong and focus on Genis' question. His answer is completely truthful, by the way.]

The best I've tasted in a long time.

[Genis gives Yuan a look that pretty much says 'welcome to my world, sigh'. And then a grin; mission discreetly-change-the-subject accomplished!]

Oh, great! Thought it might've been a little too spicy there.

[Sorry you have to see housedrama, Yuan. Albert does think the experiment was ridiculous, but that's mostly because of ... well, Raine's reaction to it.]

I don't think any of us would have any room to complain even if it was too spicy, Genis; it's still more than any of us could cook.

[Jerk. She's still not eating all that much, but looks up as the topic is changed.]

You always worry about the flavor, Genis, but it comes out just fine. [a considering pause] Although, I wonder if a sweet curry would turn out all right... all that would require are a few subtle substitutions in the ingredients...

[Sweet curry? Hm...]

It's possible. You should ask the little chef here what kind of substitutions would be best. I'd guess something like pineapple.

[He's not going to say anything. Nope. He's dodging that bullet in favor of eating more.]

[He's thinking this over carefully, actually.]

Huh... A sweet curry doesn't sound too bad, really, or impossible. Though maybe a sweet and sour one would work a little better, hm...

Sweet and sour... hmm. [Pause.]

So if we added lemons, and sugar to the base recipe ...

[You're joking, right Raine? Right?]

I... don't think that's how it works.

[dryly] I'm sure there's already some sugar added to curry, at some part of the process. [And back to eating. Have fun seeing this side of Raine, Yuan~]

[still thinking about it, looking at the curry on his plate thoughtfully]

Huh, I don't know about lemons but yeah, pineapple might do it...

Perhaps I can make it for the next time you come over, Yuan.

[He's not sure if he wants that, Raine.]

Ah... As long as the recipe's been tested beforehand.

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