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[nolittlesecret]

Date: August 23
Posted by: Neptune

Quick question. What does everyone consider picnic foods?

It doesn't have to be fancy, or even cooked, just something you yourself would bring to an occasion like that.

Also, no alcohol. This isn't for a romantic occasion. Though food cooked with alcohol is a-okay.

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[minogame]

Mmm... ( His favorite. He doesn't say anything but he's definitely field that piece of information in his memory for now. If it's something Nari likes then it's something important to remember. He's already thinking of a place he's seen that sells cute waffles. ) I want to try them.

You really like to cook, right? Do you think I can learn to cook, too?

[nolittlesecret]

You've never had waffles before? I can make them plain or with buttermilk. Buttermilk ones tend to be fluffier, but the plain ones are sturdier if you're gonna put a lot of toppings on it. Like whipped cream, fruits, that sorta thing.

[That piques his interest.]

Well, anyone can learn to cook. It just depends on what you want to cook. I'm not too good with Japanese foods, but I could help you with others.

[minogame]

I've had them from stores before.

( Little ones meant to be eaten on the go or as quick snacks. Nothing fresh, though, and not the type of waffles Nari is talking about. )

Terra taught me a little bit... salads and things... but he went away before he could teach me more. And I learned a little bit by myself but i can't make anything nice.

[nolittlesecret]

Homemade is always better. I can make them for dinner. Breakfast foods are good any time of day.

[There's so many different types of waffles... Urashima might get sick of them after a while.]

Salads can be simple or incredibly difficult. It depends on the ingredients. And food doesn't have to be nice to be edible. As long as it has good flavor and isn't burnt, it could look like you ran it through the food processor a million times.

[minogame]

Mmm~

( Humming! He's thoughtful right now.

It's true. Things don't have to look nice to be nice, he knows that but there's a part of him that still feels like appearances are important. He can remember being proud of his own appearance as a sword and how happy it made him to know he was a treasure. Also, )

I want to make really nice things. Because you deserve nice things too.

[nolittlesecret]

[Nari, on the other hand, thinks that as long as you look somewhat presentable, you're good to go. And that the colors you're wearing match.

Sorry. What? It will take a few minutes for this god to reply.]

... You'd be the first to think so. Thanks?

[minogame]

( The first to think so? Urashima is confused and takes just as long to respond. What does that mean? Has no one ever told Nari that he deserves nice things? )

Has anyone ever given you anything nice before, Nari?

[nolittlesecret]

Not really. Well, the gift basket when we moved was nice. Does that count?

[It's not something he's really concerned about. It's fine.]

[minogame]

You have me. ( Technically speaking. ) I'm nicer than a gift basket.

( TELL HIM HE'S RIGHT. TELL HIM RIGHT NOW. )

[nolittlesecret]

....... But I don't think you're a thing. Do you want to be compared to an object?

[Well?]

[minogame]

I guess it's a strange story...

( Hmm, he's really whimsical right now, sounding casually thoughtful despite the topic. )

A sword that becomes a spirit who becomes a boy and a god's tool. ( Is he still talking to Nari because it sure sounds like he's almost thinking out loud to himself, ) That's me; somebody and something at the same time.

It's interesting, right? ( Clearly, he's still talking to Nari, despite his musings, ) But people and things both want to be loved and should be treated with care. The only difference is people are born with spirits but things need to wait one hundred birthdays before they become alive and aware.

I'm a sword and a boy.

... And better than a gift basket.

[nolittlesecret]

[That death makes so much more sense now...

After Urashima is done talking, Nari nods.]

Much better. As a sword and a boy.

[minogame]

That's right!

( Much better than a gift basket. Heaven is spared his jealous rage. )

So now you have two nice things. And you'll have more in the future, trust~ me~

[nolittlesecret]

[Is it weird that he thinks Urashima is oddly adorable for being jealous of a gift basket...]

If you say so. When you get home, I'll be making waffles. Come hungry!

[minogame]

( Urashima is a good spirit. A good sword. As cute as a sword can be.

...!!! )

Mmm! We'll be there soon!

( We. His turtle and he. )

[nolittlesecret]

Good. The cats are waiting.

[Mostly for the turtle because they like her fluffy tail. But Urashima is good to have around too.]