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[kendama_bro]

[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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[fortunefail]

[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.

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[kendama-pro.livejournal.com]

[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.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[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.

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[wise_maiden]

[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...

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[fortunefail]

[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.

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[chikaidestroyer]

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

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[kendama-pro.livejournal.com]

[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...

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[wise_maiden]

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

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

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[fortunefail]

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

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

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[chikaidestroyer]

[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~]

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[kendama-pro.livejournal.com]

[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...

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[wise_maiden]

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

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[fortunefail]

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

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

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[chikaidestroyer]

It likely will have been. [But whether or not the results are good...]

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[wise_maiden]

Maybe I should try making it soon. You'll try it out for me, won't you Albert?

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[fortunefail]

[Albert, buddy. He may not know much about Raine's cooking, but Yuan hopes that you dodge this bullet.]

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[kendama-pro.livejournal.com]

[Idly glances at Albert. Let's see how you get out of this one~]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[as calmly as one can in this situation] Don't I always end up doing so, Professor?

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[wise_maiden]

It's still nice to hear you say it.

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[fortunefail]

[As much as he was rooting for Albert, he can't keep a tiny smirk down. The great Silverberg is a brave man indeed.

Aaaand because I'll be gone most of the day, you guys can just continue threading without Yuan for a while.]

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[kendama-pro.livejournal.com]

[But Genis is just going to scowl a little. Why this rubs him the wrong way, he has no idea.

And he's not about to stand by and let his sister do unspeakable things to food, dear Martel above, no.]

I'll help, Raine.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Oh thank goodness, there's the sane Sage of the household. Albert nods as Genis pipes up.]

Your input would be appreciated, Genis. [That is, 'Your input may keep me from sleeping with a burning tongue, Genis.']

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[wise_maiden]

[Oh. Creativity being stifled...]

... Oh. If you say so. [Why yes that is a disappointed tone. Let's follow that up with a small bite of curry.]

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[kendama-pro.livejournal.com]

[Stifled in the favor of wanting to live.]

It'll be fun, don't worry about it! The we could invite Lloyd, Colette and Sheena and the others, too!

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[chikaidestroyer]

To try the recipe?