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{Cooking?} - OPEN {Action/Video}

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[Terra smiles shyly at the screen, it’s set up on her counter and shows a small view of her modest kitchen.]

Hello, I’m trying to learn how to cook. I’m not too good at it but I have some good cookbooks I found at the book store. I have a few people who have already offered to help but if anyone else is willing I’d be grateful.

Thank you.

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[She knows a few people who will rush over after seeing her video. She’s invited them to learn to cook with her though she doesn’t know who will teach them. Terra has everything prepared with a cookbook open, the refrigerator stocked while pots and pans littered the counter tops. She doesn’t even know which would be best to use.

She’ll wait to hear a sound at the door, spending the extra time reading the intro to the cookbook while sitting at the kitchen table. It goes over food pre, names of equipment as well as common techniques to be used in the kitchen.]

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Thank you.

[Athrun follows Terra in as she leads him to the kitchen. He can't help but sniff the air a bit.]

Is that cigarette smoke I smell?

[He tries to picture Terra smoking. It's...a bizarre image, and creates a funny expression on his face.]

[Terra looks back at Athrun with a curious stare.]

Oh, that's Ronan. [She doesn't smell it anymore.] He's my roommate. [Since he lost his job and has no money.]

Does it bother you?

[He only smokes outside.]

[Roommate. That one word sends a rush of adrenaline through Athrun's system. He finds himself hoping that it's an innocent cohabitation. His brow creases in worry for just a moment, but it disappears soon enough.]

Ah. No. The smell alone isn't enough to bother me. I just found it...curious.

[Terra doesn't understand the undertone that comes with having a roommate or one of the opposite sex. She doesn't understand why Athrun looks worried for a moment either.]

It's okay. He's very nice. I'm sure you two will meet. [That's it isn't it?]

And I have everything we need to cook over here.

[She points to the counter where everything is neatly prepared.]

[His temperament isn't what he's worried about, Terra. Not that he realizes it yet.]

Ah. Yes. All right. You...got all the ingredients, yes?

[Terra nods and begins to pull things from the refrigerator.]

Yes. I read the recipe a few times too.

[She wants it to go well.]

Ah, you didn't need to do that... I mean, I went and memorized it.

[Probably too much work when he could have merely brought the cookbook over.]

Anyway, let's get started. Do you have the oven preheated?

[Terra looks at the oven and carefully and then sets it to the correct temperature.]

It won't take long.

[She looks over at Athrun.]

What's next?

Next, we get to work. Which dish would you like to work on first?

How about the quiche? I think it takes longer than the potato dish but I can prep the potato's now.

[Since it involves peeling a lot of potatoes.]

Are you sure? The quiche is more complex, and I don't want to deprive you of the chance to work on it. I had the impression we were both going to work on the same dish at the same time.

Okay. Um.. together then.

[She pauses, her fingers rising to her lips.]

How do we start?

I'm thinking the quiche. It'll take longer to bake, so we can work on the potato cakes while it's in the oven.

[Athrun starts gathering the ingredients and gets to work, leading Terra as he does.]

[Terra nods and follows along. She lets Athrun lead knowing nothing about eggs or the needed items needed to make the spongy eggy pie.]

Then we pour this over the filling?

[She looks over at the mixture in her bowl. Did they preheat the oven? She doesn't remember and has to stop and look. Terra can get frustrated too and so far her lack of knowledge is starting to upset her.]

Yes. Then it goes in the oven for an hour.

[He senses that. He's starting to think it would have been a good idea to bring the book after all.]

We've been doing well so far. I'm sure it'll taste good.

Alright.

[Terra nods and then nervously adds her mixture to the rest of the items. Once she's done she looks towards Athrun to place it in the oven.]

I have a timer somewhere...

I have one on my watch. Should we use that instead?

[He'll let her pick. Might be best to find the timer no matter what and put it somewhere she'll know it is.]

[Terra looks over at his watch and then nods.]

Sure but should we take it off your wrist?

[She steps up next to him, thin fingers lightly reaching for the metal band around his wrist.]

[Athrun blushes as Terra's fingers touch his skin. He doesn't move, though.]

A-ah...if you think it for the best, I...I suppose.

[It's a very straightforward strap. Terra would have no trouble getting it off.]

[Terra carefully slips off his watch and then sets it on the counter.]

Then we can hear it.

[She does seem to notice his blush as she turns back to him.]

Are you okay?

What? Yes, of course. Why wouldn't I be?

[He's trying to pretend that he doesn't feel that heated feeling in his cheeks.]

Anyway. Let's...let's work on the potato cakes.

[With a shaky hand, he grabs a potato and starts peeling with surprising zeal.]

Right.

[Terra is confused but joins him in peeling the potatoes.]

What's after this?

[Athrun leads Terra through the recipe again. This one requires using the stove top and a frying pan.]

All right, we're almost ready to put this on, too. And we have some time left on the quiche.

R-right.

[Terra nods trying to remember everything they've gone over. She's made pancakes with Yugi so she at least knows how to sort of pan fry things.]

Do you mind starting so I can watch?

[Frying still makes her nervous.]

Not at all.

[Athrun puts oil in the pan and the uncooked potato cakes, and puts them on the stove top. He gets to work, making sure they're thoroughly cooked on all sides. If nothing else, he's extremely good at getting them exactly where he wants them in the pan.]

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