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

[his_angel]

[Yeah, because he's not already a huge fucking creeper. :|

At his response, her lips curl and she smiles at him.]

I'm certain it is still good, monsieur.

[To prove her point, she breaks off some of the pie crust and pops it into her mouth. She chews and swallows, amusement all over her features.]

You see? I am perfectly well and your cooking is nothing short of delightful.

[thenotmagician]

[SIGH okay whatever, since you people are so insistent that it's good.]

Well, it could be better, that's all.

[his_angel]

[That's because we are right and you are wrong, Zeke.

Christine smiles as he sighs and finally relents, nose crinkling slightly.]

This is perhaps the truth, but that means only that you will hae to try again, monsieur, yes?

[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.]

[his_angel]

[At his relenting, Christine's features warm again and she nods her head.]

You are a cook, monsieur?

[thenotmagician]

Imma chef, yeah. I'm Zeke.

[his_angel]

[Christine smiles brightly.]

Bonjour, Zeke. It is a pleasure to meet you, I am Christine.

[She offers a curtsy in greeting.]

I do not believe I have ever had the pleasure of meeting a real chef before. You have been cooking a long time?