[Video]

[leekspins]

[The bland and spartan assigned apartment at the Commons seems to be the backdrop to this very brief video from Orihime. She appears on screen, neatly centered, and appearing to be in good health.]

Good morning! I need to run some errands in Everglade on Sunday, and I promised I wouldn't go there on my own since I was told it can be a little rough. If there's anyone that wouldn't mind sparing a few hours, or if you already live there and can play the role of tour guide, I'd be very grateful!

[She hesitates for a moment, having been about to conclude, but she's got one more question.]

One last thing -- what kind of item would you buy most from a bakery? Just curious!

[There, now her very important message has been delivered.]

Comments

[video]

[mira_strauss]

Cakes please!

[Oh sure, Fai was Fairy Tail's current go to for cakes, but Mirajane just had to know what Orihime was capable of baking up!]

I'm also rather fond of cookies, muffins, and bagels.

[video]

[leekspins]

[Prepare for Cake Planet, Mirajane.]

Oh, me too! I'll add those to the list.

[She's got a notebook on her knee that she scribbles in, adding the last three items to her notes.]

How do you feel about donuts? Do you prefer the traditional kind? Would you be interested in trying new varieties?

[video]

[mira_strauss]

Sadly I've never been much of a doughnut girl myself. Fried foods aren't exactly the best for when you're a model, and even though I'm very physically fit, doughnuts are something I've just always avoided since I was a teenager.

[video]

[leekspins]

Whaaaaaaaaat?!

That...

That just seems so wrong and sad!

[Video]

[zenoh]

[ Ayame has a good impression of Orihime, and she likes the girl's positive attitude. So when she sees the video of Orihime on the network, she responds while in her tailor shop in Genessia ]

I have acquired a taste for donuts in recent months, especially those bite sized donut holes that come in a variety of flavors. But I love all sorts of baked goods there is to have. I find it satisfying to try new items on a bakery's menu each time they release a new option and try my best to replicate it at home.

[ She spent a lot of money to make sure her kitchen has the Rolls-Royce of ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment for her to perfect her culinary skills with. ]

[Video]

[leekspins]

Donuts are REALLY good!

[She's in vehement agreement with Ayame on that point. Donut holes, though...that's a good idea. There wouldn't be any waste if she made the classic rings, so it's good to know someone would probably buy them.]

Mm hm! I'm the same way, I love trying new things. I think you'll be very satisfied with the secret results!

[zenoh]

Ah, how pleasant it is to know that we like something in common.

[ Ayame smiles warmly at the thought ]

Are you planning on experimenting with baking now that you are here? I can recommend you places to visit in Nova City, Attleton, Genessia, and the subarchways.

[leekspins]

There are definitely some recipes I want to try! I've never made my own donuts before, but I've made cake a lot, and sometimes different breads. I think it'll be fun!

[She lays her fingertips together.]

I'd love to visit some different places. Maybe they'll have some tips for me about running that kind of business. Yes, please, I'd love to hear your suggestions.

[ Video ]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

[ Someone mentioning visiting Everglade, rather than just complaining about its current state, caught Konoka's attention. The girl over there looked kind enough, so the brunette had decided that she needed advice. ]

Everglade is in fact pretty dangerous! Even now, there's a battle going on determining its fate as we speak!

[ On that note, however, Konoka was actually clueless on how right she was. Her understanding of Castlevania's situation, while generally accurate, lacked the detail she thought she had. ]

Fortunately it's all concentrated on one subarchway so unless it goes berserk maybe we don't have too much to worry about. I think, anyway.

[ Video ]

[leekspins]

A battle?!

[If that's true, then she definitely needs to be there to make sure people don't get hurt. Her mind is solidly made up on the matter. But when Konoka clarifies that it's more a war in a subarchway, Orihime hesitates.]

Anou...would you mind summarizing the situation? I haven't been here in over a year, so I'm kind of unaware of current affairs!

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Oh, sure!

Put it this way... there's a place called Castlevania that's opened up to Everglade, and within it is a strong vampire by the name of Dracula. When the old mayor was around, a year ago, he wound up putting in a "night law" which allowed creatures of the night to kill humans when the sun fell. I was there--one of his minions entranced me while he rushed the mayor's office, until I was rescued... somehow. However, the current guardian wound up fixing those rules, but there's still a lot of tension between humans and non-humans.

Back where he came from, Dracula lost his wife to the superstitious church at time. But about a couple of months ago, his wife came here, and he thinks its way too good to be true, and thus began sending out awful curses onto Everglade, such as making it rain blood! A lot of the darker creatures are now invigorated thanks to his tantrums... it makes running my shop pretty dangerous, even during the day!

[ Video ]

[leekspins]

[Orihime nods. She remembers the old law, and honestly, she's relieved to hear that it's been nullified.]

It sounds like it would be tough, finding a way for both types of people to live together. Who's the current guardian?

[She's curious to find out if it's someone she knows, or someone she should get to know. She wishes she had a good suggestion to make about Dracula, but. She has none. How do you control an evil vampire that's just going to come back and be even angrier than last time?]

[spacepeterpan]

Hello, I'm the Doctor, don't believe we've met, but it's Orihime, isn't it? If you're still looking for a guide, well, actually, I haven't been there yet, so not so much a guide as a traveler, but what better way to go somewhere than for the first time. Anyway, I'd be glad to set a little time aside, if it'd help, it's sort of what I do.

[He's obviously more than a little proud of that assertion, almost ready to leave it at that, although he catches himself.]

Oh, right, bakery, not sure, really, depends on what they've got, I s'pose, usually go more for candies than baked goods--Kendal Mint cakes, Jelly Babies, mmm, Jammie Dodgers, though, they're a bit baked, some other sort of fruit cookie, perhaps, orrr maybe a karmine pudding, blimey, haven't had that in donkey's years...

[Don't mind him getting a bit absorbed over here thinking about desserts.]

[leekspins]

[Oh! A doctor, that's perfect! No one will mistake her investigations for hostility in that case, and he doesn't seem like he's eager to go around posturing and shaking his fist at monsters to rile them up to violence.]

Yes, that would be wonderful, thank you!

[She listens intently to his list. At first her brow furrows, for she's never heard of any of these things. But her thoughts gradually turn from 'how do I make something I've never heard of?' to 'how do I try these things I've never heard of?']

Are they available in any other places? I wouldn't mind trying them myself!

[spacepeterpan]

[Ahh, good, she's a friendly, cheery one!]

Well, yeah, everything's available somewhere... ...oh, y'mean here, not sure, probably, or something very similar, well, probably not the last one.

[He raises his eyebrows like that one would just be too good to be true. Probably for grander reasons than it just being a tasty snack.]

And really, no trouble at all, well, actually, probably some trouble, but that's all right, never really did work out how to stay out of it, anyway, so might as well look forward to it, as long as it's int'resting trouble, not splitting a cheque orrr managing a mortgage.

[Eugh, he looks so displeased just at the thought. Please Orihime just make the trouble adventuresome and he won't complain a bit well that's probably a lie, but he'll enjoy it a lot more.]

[leekspins]

[.....................................Huh?]

[Orihime becomes increasingly more puzzled by his words, finding it difficult to follow his train of thought. But she tries her best to listen diligently.]

Well, I'm hoping not to run into any trouble. I just want to make sure the people living there are all right.

Video

[filchedfruit]

Borsok. It's fried bread, kinda like a donut. I usually see it fried in olive oil.

[ He's going into more detail about the taste, texture, what it's made with and what goes with it.]

Naan is good too.

Video

[leekspins]

That sounds delicious! I've had naan at a restaurant before, but I've never heard of borsok. Is that common to find in bakeries where you're from? Do you have a recipe?

Video

[filchedfruit]

Bakeries aren't exactly common where I come from, or when. Closest thing is like a bread stand at a market.
Stuff is baked at home or in communal ovens in towns.
I know what's in it, but I've never baked it.

[redcinemareel]

If you're still in need of an escort, I can do so. I live in Everglade. [She's surprised that someone from Namur's team didn't turn up yet.]

[leekspins]

Really? That's perfect!

[It means she's probably seen what goes on with her own eyes, whether it's daylight or evening. A resident who can survive there and remains by choice... Who better to ask about these things?]

Is there a time on Sunday that works best for you? My name is Orihime Inoue, by the way.

[redcinemareel]

[Probably better a City Guardian give her an escort to Everglade.] Any time would be fine, really. I plan to be out and about all day. Just drop me a line when you're here. I'm Grell Sutcliff. Well met, dear.

[video]

[poshture]

I'm of the belief that a good crepe is simply beyond compare.

[video]

[leekspins]

You're right, those ARE good! I've made them once or twice at home before, but if I had a special pan for them...

[The possibilities for flavor combinations are nearly endless. Excited by the idea, she immediately scribbles it down.]

I'll keep that in mind, thanks! What kind of flavors do you like?

video

[poshture]

Do let me know when you're prepared to try your hand at it. I've been desperate for a good crepe since arriving here. No one makes them like Klein.

[ At her question he looks upward in thought, lightly tapping at his lower lip. ]

I've always had a fondness for strawberry, I would say.