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[onerthes]

[A tinny man's voice gives what is clearly a default answer machine message. Vira-Lorr is still figuring the phone out it seems.]
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[thunderingcourage]

Nanites?

[She had no idea what those were, and she hadn't heard any talk about a doctor before. But she guessed that it was a treatment, so Makoto was glad someone was helping her. When Vira-Lorr complimented Makto on smelling nice she smiled holding her wrist up a little, it was very light but she did wear a floral perfume that was pretty quiet. Wait did that mean?]

Can you taste too?

[Mentions of the blankets and warming them up slipped right past with that realization. If Makoto had known that the other had her taste back she would have made the tempura that they talked about. She also felt a little guilty when she found out it had been a week already.]

[onerthes]

They're very very tiny machines. I barely understand them, but they apparently can apply medicines extremely well? A woman named Moira who was here once specialized in them. Dr McCoy's managed to get them to work on me after some effort. [She grinned] And yes, I have my sense of taste back as well. You have no idea how much I relish the idea of my first meal back being homecooked right now.

[It was probably for the best that the blanket comment was missed. She almost felt like she was pushing it there a bit. But her senses back was making her in such a good mood right now, the casserole was going to taste like a banquet.]

What are we having tonight?

[thunderingcourage]

You should have said something. I could have made tempura to celebrate. I'm making a Chicken and Rice Casserole, but I didn't know. That's great.

[She gave Vira-Lorr a quick hug. She'd have to warm up some of the pie that she had too then. And she hoped that the rolls came out alright now. That meant that she was getting better, and maybe eventually that meant that her head would be back on her shoulders firmly.]

[onerthes]

[She grinned from ear to ear and if she could have shaken her head with any force she would have.]

No, not at all. That sound wonderful. I don't care if it's my favorite. We can save that for a special occasion. The thought of a home cooked meal being my first meal that I can taste sounds positively divine. You're spoiling me, I promise.

[That wasn't even her buttering Makoto up. The truth was she'd been starved for 'real' food that didn't taste awful, so it could have been crap and she would have loved it. That she was pretty sure it wasn't actually going to be bad, and that it was from someone she liked? That was an added bonus.

She returned the hug, squeezing while she had the chance. The contact was appreciated, and a gentle reminder that there was a definite difference both in strength and height, not that she minded.]

Don't you worry about a thing. I know I'm going to enjoy this.

[thunderingcourage]

It should be ready in a little bit. What do you want to do until then?

[Makoto definitely had no doubts in her cooking. She was sure that the meal would be great. she'd had a lot of practice lately between exchanging recipes with people, as well as helping a few people learn to bake.]

It's not a problem at all.

[onerthes]

[She made no move to disentangle herself just then, laughing a little to herself. 'Probably a couple things that I'd get in trouble for.' But instead of that, she leaned back and smiled up at Makoto, reaching up to tap her own lips once. Hmmm.]

We could go the kitchen and chat while we wait. Save the wine for dinner? Has anything interesting happened to you since I took my little trip?

I got back just barely in time to catch a wedding.

[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto didn't pull away either. Though a moment she did step back and take Vira-Lorr's hand and headed towards the kitchen. She tried to think about everything that hse'd been up to for the last week or two.]

I started taking classes. But I've been helping a few people learn to bake, oh and I've been exchanging recipes with a guy.

[She'd really hoped it would have been more, but he'd been sending some pretty mixed signals.]

[onerthes]

[She swallowed a little when Makoto mentioned exchanging recipes. And seconds later, as her thumb pressed into the palm holding her hand a little, she was mentally chiding herself.

'Do not assume, and do not fret. You don't have a right. That's how you got in trouble with Max. If she finds someone before you get the guts up to ask, congratulate them, smile and move on. Don't ever let yourself be jealous, not really. Besides, it might be nothing.'

She hopped over to the counter and leaned there, grinning.]

I wouldn't mind trying my hand at baking either. I only stopped because of the infirmity. It would be good not to rely on pre-packaged food now ad again. Who've you been trading recipes with?

[thunderingcourage]

I'd be gld to show you how. We could start with something simple like cookies.

[Makoto had enjoyed the time that she'd spent with David, but it hadn't quite been the same. He was always very polite but it seemed like there was a hesitation there. Witih Vira-Lorr Makoto was comfortable and it felt almost like they had been friends for a lot longer than the few weeks she had been there.]

His name is David. I bumped into him at Ring around the Rosies and we started talking. We take turns cooking and exchanging recipes, he also likes gardening, and was even an ice skater.

I think the two of you would probably get alone, he's always working too.

[onerthes]

Cookies sound perfect for a start! Perhaps sugar cookies.

[There definitely was a lot less hesitation for Vira-Lorr. But that was always true in general. She sort of lived openly about whatever she was about, so she wasn't going to hold back if she liked someone. The only hesitation was other things. Enough times burned, she was a little more cautious finally.]

I met a David recently. Does he like to wear glasses most of the time? The one I knew is very intelligent. [Oh if it was him, she could definitely see anyone interested in him. He was an attractive and friendly fellow.] We spoke a few times already, and I'm thinking we will be working together one of these days soon.

[That power of his... was hard to say no to putting to use if he wanted.]

[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto nodded.]

He does, and he's a genius. Plus he's a really good cook, and offered to help me keep practicing with martial arts so I don't get rusty.

[The two of them had a surprisingly lot in common. But she didn't want to spend the entire time gushing to Vira-Lorr about David just yet. After all he hadn't asked her out, and with him sending mixed signals she hadn't had the courage to say anything to him about it.]

But I have everything we need for sugar cookies here, we could make them while dinner's cooking. I'll grab my apron.

[onerthes]

He is absolutely that. He has a very impressive gift for learning.

[A mutated gift, but that was also something that was his place to share. She remembered that preference of the mutants. So she'd let Prodigy say it when and if he wished to say it. They could be very cagey, and unlike Kurt, he had choices he could make on if and when.]

I'm glad that you'll have a partner for that. I can't quite match the way I used to, though I can still fence with the best of them and I've gotten quite good on the firing range in my time here.

Oooh, can we do that now? [She liked the idea of not simply talking, but doing something.] Yes, let's. It will be a dessert for the evening, yes?

[thunderingcourage]

[He'd already told her that as well, and she'd actually been the one that he'd discovered how they worked here when she had grabbed his hand. But it wasn't a big deal to Makoto so she didn't think to mention it, and it was something that David seemed pretty sensitive about.]

Sure, can you grab the bowl on the lower shelf there. I'll get all the ingredients together.

[Hitting up the pantry she began pulling out the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla. The butter and the eggs would be in the fridge.]

But I'm glad that I'll be able to practice too. I don't want to wind up forgetting everything especially if I'm going to need it.

[onerthes]

[She went to grab the bowl and a rolling pin because of course they were going to need that. She looked up at Makoto with a pleased look in her eyes. Her eyebrow raised very slightly.]

Do promise to be careful for me, Makoto. You're very strong and with the skates you could pose a good threat, but ... the monsters in October could be quite dangerous. If you need or want backup? I'm more than willing to give it.

[As she started setting tools out, she leaned there and smiled over at her.]

But you should have more than enough strength for some of them. I just don't want you to be at risk, in case something requires a magical touch.

[Oh, how little she knew.]

[thunderingcourage]

[There is was again, the ominous threat of October. She kind of wished it would hurry up and get here just so people didn't keep talking and warning them about it. Put as she set down all the ingredients and grabbed her apron putting it on she smiled.]

I promise that I'll be safe. I won't take onmore than I can handle. And if I get in trouble, I'll call. But remember that you can call me too if you need help.

[She would do everything she could to help.]

[onerthes]

I promise. Sometimes a magus does need physical backup after all, and as I said, you're quite strong.

[Be careful what you wish for there, Makoto. It'd be along very soon as is. Vira-Lorr, carefully, pitched her voice so there was no sound of condescension in the promise to call. She even decided then and there that she would, if she could find threats that seemed within Makoto's abilities from what she'd seen already with the skates on. there were people in FEAR who wanted her to avoid the front lines, and helping Makoto kill the more 'stock' monsters would probably appease some of them.

But she didn't dare ask her to join in facing something like Roderic or the Moon Presence. Not without a spirit guide or serious power to back her up. She was strong, but she was also a human without any gifts beyond her fists and pluck, right? She didn't want her hurt or worse.]

But I don't want to talk about the dangers coming today, unless you do. I want to spend time with you. Making cookies. I know it's a little selfish of me, but I like having time where we're not fearing for our lives, and I want to take advantage while I have the chance.

[thunderingcourage]

[Tying the apron she spun around to the fridge and grabbed the eggs and butter. She still had a little milk left too, but they wouldn't need it.]

I don't really want to think about it yet. You just woke up so we should just enjoy tonight and celebrate that you have your smell and taste back.

Besides this way I get to know what you really think about my cooking.

[onerthes]

Yes. Tonight we're celebrating other things. My freedom and your skills that do not involve kicking a little butt. [She winked.] You're going to show all of your skills before our time in this town is done, mark my words. It'll be a fun little journey.

[She made an easy motion towards the supplies and took an apron of her own to tie it around her waist. No need to get flower on the outfit, mmm?]

[thunderingcourage]

[Laughing Makoto did realize just how much she'd time she'd been spending with Vira-Lorr. They'd already been skating, had talked about dream dates, and everything else. It hardly seemed like it had only been a short time.]

Maybe I'll pick up a few new ones too.

[onerthes]

[They had, admittedly, spent a fair bit of time together since she'd arrived. But... when you had an interest, that was kind of how it happened at times.]

I'm not above teaching you a few of the tricks I've learned, here or at home. I like to think that I have some good wisdom.

[Hangover cures and massage tricks do not count as age-old wisdom, Vira-Lorr. They absolutely fucking do not count. Admittedly, she had several other tricks up her sleeve, but still. The point stood. Not everything this woman knew was helpful outside of leisurely pastime.]

[thunderingcourage]

I'd like that. You'll have to show me sometime.

[Grabbing the bown, she started going over how to make sugar cookies.]

[onerthes]

I dare say, I'm curious what you'll want to learn from me.

[thankfully, as cookies went, these were among the simplest, so she didn't have to worry too much about the details. The gist and ratios were all she really needed. She meanwhile leaned in close and let her work with the rolling pin while the two of them talked.]

I imagine they'll finish about the time we're finishing dinner won't they?

[thunderingcourage]

I guess it depends what you want to teach me.

[Makoto mixed the ingredients in the bowl sprinkling out a little flower on the counter as well as the rolling pin. This was one place she was really in her element and everything was so great she could hardly see why everyone was so worried.]

The will be, though we'll need to wait until the other comes out before they go in. And there will be enough you can take some back home with you too.

[onerthes]

[As they started to mix, outside there was a faint purple glow that started to form. Shadowy antlers embraced Deerington in their warm, protective shield and Vira-lorr glanced just once out into the night sky. Her eyes were briefly sad, a little distant. She knew why this was happening. She might have been the only person in all this town who would know what those lights meant.

And she didn't want to share. Her eyes turned back and she chuckled a little, noticing the faint purple thread between them. Stepping in a little closer so that it wouldn't be quite so obvious that it led between one's neck to the small of the other's back, she leaned over Makoto's shoulder and took a pinch of flower to 'boop' her on the nose, feigning a playful smile.]

I can think of a lot of fun skills to teach, but I'll keep them a surprise for now. Wouldn't want to ruin al my fun, mmm?

A wonderful way to finish the evening.

[thunderingcourage]

[Makoto glanced outside at the lights, they were kind of beautiful and reminded her a little of the auroras that she'd seen in past lives. It was enough of a distraction that she missed the flash of pain and sadness in Vira-Lorr's eyes, only being pulled back when she'd been booped with flour.

She was curious as to what Vira-Lorr was alluding to, but she just laughed as she wiped the flour from her nose.]

It is, though we still have a lot of evening left.