XI {Audio} + [Open Commentlog]

[thenotmagician]

[It was an off day or something. Because everything Zeke was cooking was turning out terribly. The custard wasn't coming together just right. The meat was dry. He nearly burnt the milk and ruined the rice.

Granted, none of it's totally ruined, but IT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH GDIT and he's feeling pretty disappointed in himself.]

Think I'm losin' my edge.

[This is the worst thing in the world, everyone.]

I've got some food here that could use eating if you're feeling hungry. It's not great but I don't wanna waste it.

[If you, you know, want less than perfect food.

Normally he doesn't cook this much but he got frustrated. So now he's sulking in the kitchen trying to save his damn custard pies and pudding.]

Comments

[fallintheriver]

'Things' could mean a lot of things. You gotta be specific.

[dominateartimus]

Then what? I doubt you'll say decay or am I wrong?

[He's crossing his arms and watching the chef.]

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[needsnobottle]

I bet what you think is crap is gourmet to us mere mortals.

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[thenotmagician]

[Zeke shrugs and holds out a hand.]

I'm Zeke.

[thenotmagician]

Yeah. That's true. I didn't get t'where I am now by givin' up.

[Besides cooking is the only thing he ever does ever.]

[thenotmagician]

Nah, nah. Just nevermind.

[Ehehehe.]

[thenotmagician]

Th'food. Ruined th'tarts and custard and the pudding.

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[thenotmagician]

Ah, well, I gotta doubt that.

[dominateartimus]

You can't leave me hanging about this. I'll be wondering for the rest of the night and possibly the next day.

[Yes, he's moving close to you again Zeke.]

[thenotmagician]

I just needed a good laugh's all.

[dominateartimus]

Obviously.

[There was a brief roll of the eyes as he glanced at that face tattoo for a moment.]

Still not going to tell me?

[fallintheriver]

[Okay, good. They were still talking about the food after all.]

Then make more.

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[needsnobottle]

Doubt all you want, but you're a great cook. Least in my taste bud's opinion.

[Plus she trusts Zeke not to poison her. Definite benefit!]

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[helluvachin]

[Zachariah wipes his hand clean on his pants before shaking Zeke's hand.]

I'm Zachariah.

[Audio]

[salamandher]

Same one I wrecked?

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[thenotmagician]

It's great ta meet ya, Zachariah. Did ya do the whole tag thing yet? 'Cause I think I may've missed it.

[thenotmagician]

[And suddenly Zeke looks confused.]

Tell ya what?

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[thenotmagician]

Yeah, that one.

[thenotmagician]

Tried that. Ruined all that, too.

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[thenotmagician]

Thanks Tammy. Just not today.

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[helluvachin]

Yeah, we already did that. Sorry you missed it.

We can always do it again though.

[dominateartimus]

What made you laugh so hard.

[He produced a frown at being left out on the 'funny joke'.]

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[salamandher]

Oh I am so there.

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[needsnobottle]

I'll be the judge of that, when I get there.

[fallintheriver]

[Hmmm.]

Well... why don't you make a salad or something?