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Good afternoon, Luceti! [There's a beat as she waves into the camera, before turning the view over to quite a large plate of cupcakes. They look rather normal, and all of them have little stars sprinkled on top of them. There's no telling what's actually inside of the things, however.]

I've been baking an awful lot lately to pass time

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[voice]

[folkloristic]

[ Pinged his sweet tooth Minako. But if you need help...he certainly wouldn't mind. ] Ah those cupcakes look wonderful. If you need anymore volunteers for taste testing I certainly wouldn't be opposed to helping.

[ Of course he wouldn't because he's well...he's Helios. ]

[voice]

[arcanaxxii]

[And of course she wouldn't mind, because she's Minako!] Do they? I'm glad that they've managed to catch your eye, then! [If this were video, he'd see that she was grinning from top to bottom.]

I've baked a whole bunch, and I still have a lot more to plow through of. How many would you like, and where do you happen to be right now?

[voice]

[folkloristic]

Well I can tell they were certainly made with care.

Mm how about four? If you can manage. [ One for Giles, and Frederic and an extra in case. ]

And I'm currently in my apartment. Community House seven floor five room twenty-two, if you'd like to stop by. Otherwise we could meet outside the apartment building. [ Paaause. ] Ah! My manners! My name is Helios by the way.

[voice]

[arcanaxxii]

I'll be on my way as soon as I finish packing them up, then! I think I'm going to get all the deliveries out of the way in one go, so I hope you don't mind a bit of a wait. [a pause.] Oh, no! It should be fine, I'll take a note of where you are. I don't know how long I'll be taking; I don't want you to wait in the heat or anything.

Aha! Don't worry about it, I forgot to mention my name as well. I'm Minako, Minako Arisato! Nice to meet you, Helios-san. I'll be there in... twenty minutes? Don't take my word for it!

[voice]

[folkloristic]

That's perfectly fine then. I'll leave the journal open, or you can simply knock on the door.

It's a pleasure as well, Minako. [ He'll be smiling on his end. ] Do take your time, there's certainly no rush!

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[arcanaxxii]

[zoom zoom!]

[True to her word, she'll be there in about twenty-one, armed with the promised cupcakes in one hand.] [...] [and because she forgot to tow her journal along with her due to being in such a rush, she knocks on the door: once, twice, thrice. Oh, and she can't possibly forget the delivery voice!]

One package of cupcakes for Helios-san~!

[action]

[folkloristic]

[ Helios will be going to answer that door when he hears the knock and voice. He'll be smiling as he opens it. ] Minako? It's nice to meet you. Ah those cupcakes look even better in person and they smell delicious!

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[arcanaxxii]

[Swinging the bag over to Helios, she'll incorporate a thumbs up not too soon after.] Ding ding! Hehe, I sure hope so. I'm aiming to have the best cupcakes of all Luceti, so I have to try my best to make sure they are! But if they're not... You better tell me, okay?

[her face pouts for a split second, before she starts nodding excitedly.] Okay...! Is there anything else you need here, before I set off?

[action]

[folkloristic]

[ You are so very cheerful Minako. It's rather cute and Helios can't help but keep smiling as he takes that bag. ] I'm glad you're having fun with it. Just keep doing what you're doing and I'm sure your cupcakes will be fantastic. Though... [ he does take a slight sniff. ] they smell delicious already. [ Helios laughs then and puts a hand over his heart. ] And yes I promise but I don't think I'll be needing to.

[ A pause as Helios jumps and turns a little. ] Oh no! Not me. But would you like something to drink for the road? It's rather hot out and I'd feel dreadful making you walk in this heat. A glass of water or lemonade perhaps?

[action]

[arcanaxxii]

[...] Ah? [She blinks her eyes in confusion; this was definitely a first for her.]

I have a couple more deliveries to go... But your offer is really tempting. I haven't had lemonade in so long, so... [She pauses, but then she caves in and laughs sheepishly.]

If you'll have me, then! I'd love to.

[action]

[folkloristic]

Oh I wouldn't be opposed at all! It's the least I could do in exchange for these. [ He smiles as he holds up the package of muffins. And then Helios will step to the side to let her in. ] Come in come in!

It's freshly made too. Those little packets and what not they have at the store just don't do it justice, you know? Not to say that they're bad but, well, freshly squeezed lemonade seems more...authentic.

[ He'll be going down the hall to the kitchen, looking over his shoulder and waiting for the young girl to catch up. ]

[action]

[arcanaxxii]

That just gives me more of a reason to stop by! Food made by the heart taste the best so I have no doubt that it'll taste awesome. [Minako will follow after him! She's not afraid to hide her eager expression either.]

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[folkloristic]

Exactly! It's always hard to beat out homemade cooking. Nothing like a mother's Sunday dinners, or special family recipes.

[ They'll be in the kitchen now and Helios will go to get a cup and take a large container of lemonade out of the frig. ] Half glass or whole glass? Perhaps some ice as well?

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[arcanaxxii]

[There's a split pause on her side, but hopefully Helios won't notice.]

... Yeah. Nothing could ever beat my mother or father's cooking. I'd do almost anything to be able to get a taste of it again.

Anything is fine, Helios-san! You're treating me, so I'll be fine with whatever you give. Either way, I'll love it!