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featheradrift) wrote2023-11-12 04:20 pm
featheradrift) wrote2023-11-12 04:20 pm
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USERNAME: Hat Guy
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[ He has a feeling he's going to be finding a lot of random packages for him in the future...
He picks up the other package he set aside. Dessert, hm? He's already disappointed her once with his reaction to the tools. Now wouldn't be the best time to tell her that he hates sweets too. ]
At least it hasn't run off on us yet.
[ Just a gentle tease. He's certain it's better than the cookie attempt. ]
He picks up the other package he set aside. Dessert, hm? He's already disappointed her once with his reaction to the tools. Now wouldn't be the best time to tell her that he hates sweets too. ]
At least it hasn't run off on us yet.
[ Just a gentle tease. He's certain it's better than the cookie attempt. ]
[Her cheeks go a little pink at the reminder, but she mostly looks determined.]
Definitely not! I didn't use any magic at all! Just the things you taught me before! I didn't even try to add extra ingredients!
Definitely not! I didn't use any magic at all! Just the things you taught me before! I didn't even try to add extra ingredients!
[ So she finally listened to him. After the biscuit golem fiasco, she must have learned not to ignore the recipe instructions. ]
Then I have high expectations.
[ If she felt it was good enough to gift, then it shouldn't be terrible. He has at least that much faith in her. ]
Then I have high expectations.
[ If she felt it was good enough to gift, then it shouldn't be terrible. He has at least that much faith in her. ]
[She looks anxious, but in a happy sort of way. After all, she gave it her best shot--
And it's pretty good, honestly! The caramel is a little too bitter because it's a liiiiittle burned, but everything comes together okay. It's a perfectly acceptable dessert.]
Ahahaha...ha... maybe keep your expectations at a reasonable level...
And it's pretty good, honestly! The caramel is a little too bitter because it's a liiiiittle burned, but everything comes together okay. It's a perfectly acceptable dessert.]
Ahahaha...ha... maybe keep your expectations at a reasonable level...
I don't think I will.
[ He grins teasingly, a promise that he'll poke fun at her if it truly is awful. He wouldn't though, he'd offer more tips or watch over her as she makes it again.
And... he gently nudges her playfully. It's a subtle nudge, but it's there. ]
[ He grins teasingly, a promise that he'll poke fun at her if it truly is awful. He wouldn't though, he'd offer more tips or watch over her as she makes it again.
And... he gently nudges her playfully. It's a subtle nudge, but it's there. ]
[ kaveh considers this, because he's a nerd and so am i so WHO'S WINNING NOW, HAHAHAHAHA. ]
I see. And what of kimonos for special occasions? Say, the turning of a new year? There is someone Netzach is looking to dress up for, and I'd like to help him make the occasion a proper one, one that will be memorable for the both of them.
Also, is there a particular hairstyle that works with this sort of dress?
I see. And what of kimonos for special occasions? Say, the turning of a new year? There is someone Netzach is looking to dress up for, and I'd like to help him make the occasion a proper one, one that will be memorable for the both of them.
Also, is there a particular hairstyle that works with this sort of dress?
[He nudges against her and she can't help the way that she laughs a little, nudging back.]
Well... I guess you wouldn't be you if you didn't.
I'm glad I can always trust you to tell me what you really think.
[Even if sometimes he teases her extra--she can still tell the difference, and it's important to her.]
Well... I guess you wouldn't be you if you didn't.
I'm glad I can always trust you to tell me what you really think.
[Even if sometimes he teases her extra--she can still tell the difference, and it's important to her.]
[ Shakes you!!!! Dangit!! Also realizing that Genshin plays very loose with outfits so nothing matter anyway!!! Thanks hyv!! ]
Depends on how formal you want to be, but I suspect that's the opposite of what you want. There aren't any particular rules about what kind of kimono to wear for the new year. It depends more on the type of gathering you're attending, and whether or not you need to display your social standing.
Something warm for the weather and beautiful, but not overly extravagant would suffice. And if the kimono pattern includes symbols for good luck, fortune and longevity, even better. The pine tree symbolizes longevity and is usually associated with winter and the New Year. It can be represented on its own or by the pine bark diamond pattern. A hexagonal pattern is reminiscent of a tortoise shell and also represents longevity and good fortune. Same with cranes, but careful not to pair them, because pairs of cranes represent a happy marriage.
[ These are all traditional symbols—but he's seen some more modern designs the last time he was in Inazuma, so really, anything would work, he thinks.
As for hairstyles? ]
It's common to draw one's hair back in a bun when wearing kimono and accessorize with kanzashi, but it's not a requirement. Men usually tie their hair back with a braided cord.
[ Shakes all the Inazuma men with braided cords in their hair!!! ]
Depends on how formal you want to be, but I suspect that's the opposite of what you want. There aren't any particular rules about what kind of kimono to wear for the new year. It depends more on the type of gathering you're attending, and whether or not you need to display your social standing.
Something warm for the weather and beautiful, but not overly extravagant would suffice. And if the kimono pattern includes symbols for good luck, fortune and longevity, even better. The pine tree symbolizes longevity and is usually associated with winter and the New Year. It can be represented on its own or by the pine bark diamond pattern. A hexagonal pattern is reminiscent of a tortoise shell and also represents longevity and good fortune. Same with cranes, but careful not to pair them, because pairs of cranes represent a happy marriage.
[ These are all traditional symbols—but he's seen some more modern designs the last time he was in Inazuma, so really, anything would work, he thinks.
As for hairstyles? ]
It's common to draw one's hair back in a bun when wearing kimono and accessorize with kanzashi, but it's not a requirement. Men usually tie their hair back with a braided cord.
[ Shakes all the Inazuma men with braided cords in their hair!!! ]
[ He's had enough of being a two-faced schemer. And even if he's mostly incapable of being honest about his positive feelings, he can at least be honest when he's criticizing people. That counts for something, right? ]
How else are you going to improve if I don't tell you what needs fixing?
[ Because if she's serious about learning how to cook, then he's more than happy to direct her efforts. ]
How else are you going to improve if I don't tell you what needs fixing?
[ Because if she's serious about learning how to cook, then he's more than happy to direct her efforts. ]
[It counts for a lot, as far as she's concerned. It's something she treasures. He's honest about his criticisms, but he's not cruel.
It's an honesty she can trust in and rely on, no matter what.]
Right! And since you've been doing so much to help teach me, I want to keep improving! Besides... you and Tsuruno are both always doing so much to feed me. I want to be able to give back too.
It's an honesty she can trust in and rely on, no matter what.]
Right! And since you've been doing so much to help teach me, I want to keep improving! Besides... you and Tsuruno are both always doing so much to feed me. I want to be able to give back too.
[Alhaitham would just leave it at Yuu's door if he... had any idea where he was living.
So.]
Where are you staying?
So.]
Where are you staying?
[ Gasp. Will Alhaitham be the first to learn the Wanderer has no apartment to call home?? And that he's active during most nights???
Anyway the drifter is sort of puzzled by the text. Why would Alhaitham want to know where he stays?? He spends a few minutes trying to figure out the other man's aim before he gives up and answers the text. ]
I don't have an apartment, if that's what you're asking. Why?
Anyway the drifter is sort of puzzled by the text. Why would Alhaitham want to know where he stays?? He spends a few minutes trying to figure out the other man's aim before he gives up and answers the text. ]
I don't have an apartment, if that's what you're asking. Why?
[Alhaitham stares at his phone, equally puzzled.]
You know they're free like everything else here.
You know they're free like everything else here.
You know what I am. I don't need rest. No point claiming one.
[ Also the apartments all feel like they've been lived in by someone else... He took one look at them and just. Decided nah. It's fine. ]
[ Also the apartments all feel like they've been lived in by someone else... He took one look at them and just. Decided nah. It's fine. ]
[ Oh. Wait. Is Alhaitham trying to....give him something??
??? ???? ???????? ?? Is Alhaitham the type to give people he regards as mere alliances gifts?? He's so confused. ]
The restaurant in the fourth district I once invited you all to.
??? ???? ???????? ?? Is Alhaitham the type to give people he regards as mere alliances gifts?? He's so confused. ]
The restaurant in the fourth district I once invited you all to.
You don't need to give me back anything. [ She knows he doesn't need to eat, he's going to say, but he stops. She doesn't need to eat either. And she's probably going to insist either way. ]
...I wouldn't mind taste testing to give you feedback.
...I wouldn't mind taste testing to give you feedback.
[Welcome to his every mysterious mind.]
Then I'll leave it there.
[A box! Gift wrapped with a simple To Yuu, From Alhaitham.
Inside is a snow globe with little birds on a branch. Does he even want this? Well, it's his now.]
Then I'll leave it there.
[A box! Gift wrapped with a simple To Yuu, From Alhaitham.
Inside is a snow globe with little birds on a branch. Does he even want this? Well, it's his now.]
[ The gift is??? Well, he hadn't expected anything from Alhaitham in the first place so he has no idea what to make of it. But it's probably not the worst thing he could receive... It's kind of pretty, actually.
At the very least, every time he looks at it and plays with it, he'll wonder exactly how Alhaitham feels about him. He wouldn't normally go out of his way to gift people he doesn't care about, right? Right???
(So he'll treasure this little gift.) ]
At the very least, every time he looks at it and plays with it, he'll wonder exactly how Alhaitham feels about him. He wouldn't normally go out of his way to gift people he doesn't care about, right? Right???
(So he'll treasure this little gift.) ]
Really?
[Gaspppp!!]
That's great! Okay! Then I'll make lots of things for you to try!
[A beat, and she pauses, brow furrowing.]
Wait... what sorts of things do you like? [She knows he doesn't have to eat for sustenance, so it's important that it's something he enjoys!]
[Gaspppp!!]
That's great! Okay! Then I'll make lots of things for you to try!
[A beat, and she pauses, brow furrowing.]
Wait... what sorts of things do you like? [She knows he doesn't have to eat for sustenance, so it's important that it's something he enjoys!]
...I prefer bitter flavours.
[ It's not a typical preference, he knows, so most recipes didn't cater to that. That's why he has a tweaked version of the recipes he knows, for when he decides to make food for himself. ]
[ It's not a typical preference, he knows, so most recipes didn't cater to that. That's why he has a tweaked version of the recipes he knows, for when he decides to make food for himself. ]
Really?
[It definitely is not a typical preference, but she just seems fascinated by it.]
How bitter?
[It definitely is not a typical preference, but she just seems fascinated by it.]
How bitter?
The more bitter, the better. But it's like any flavour. You have to learn which dishes benefit from bitterness and how to blend it in masterfully.
[ He prefers bitterness because it often leaves interesting aftertastes, but rarely does he find a dish where it actually works well. More often than not, he gets his bitterness fix from tea. ]
[ He prefers bitterness because it often leaves interesting aftertastes, but rarely does he find a dish where it actually works well. More often than not, he gets his bitterness fix from tea. ]
Huuuuh...
[It's kind of funny that his tastes are so opposite of hers, but isn't that the case for them in so many ways?
In a way, that leads to some sort of balance.]
I don't know very much about bitter flavors, but... I'm excited to try to learn!
[It's kind of funny that his tastes are so opposite of hers, but isn't that the case for them in so many ways?
In a way, that leads to some sort of balance.]
I don't know very much about bitter flavors, but... I'm excited to try to learn!
It's pretty complicated. You don't have to fully cater to my tastes. Any regular dish would be fine.
[ Except for sweets... but he won't mention that just yet. ]
[ Except for sweets... but he won't mention that just yet. ]
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