[Hotel reception]

[inpignation]

Alright, guys, here's how this works for those of you who are new. Back last Summer, I - that'd be one Emperor Peony, huh - got asked to hold a collection of barbecues for you kids, for those of you who were feeling kind of lonely or needed advice or, well, were just hungry, right? --I figure it's about the time of year I started that all back up,

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[moerines]

That sounds lovely. ♥ I just baked some banana bread, is that all right?

[inpignation]

Hahah! Perfect! I've got to be a little wary of cooking in here, after all.

[moerines]

Are you in your room? I don't think I've ever seen it, have I?

[inpignation]

I'm in the foyer area, actually; there's really not enough space for something like this otherwise, and even now I'm kind of running the risk of smoking the place out. Still, you're welcome to come have a look, right?

[moerines]

I'd love to. I was just wishing yesterday that I could hold a picnic of some sort, but the weather's been too bad.

[inpignation]

Well! Tell you what, huh, as soon as I can I'll be moving this outside, so I'll be sure to let you know. Seems a good way to get the new kids a grip on things, right?

[moerines]

It seems like a good opportunity to meet people. If you need any help organizing, I'd be happy to do what I can, but it looks like you're an old pro at this by now.

[inpignation]

Hah! --oh, I see, right! Let old Peony do all the work then just turn up and have fun, huh?

[moerines]

[g-giggles] Is there anything I can help with, Your Majesty?

[inpignation]

Hah hah! No, no, I'm fine, huh; though to be honest if you could cut me a slice of that bread I'd appreciate it. The whole fuzzy cooking mittens look kind of suits me, don't you think?

[moerines]

[finding a spot for the bread on a table and cutting off a slice] Butter? Oh, I don't know, I think you'd look cuter with a matching apron . . .

[inpignation]

I'd love some. --hahah! I've got one, but it's a bit hot in here once it gets going for that.

[moerines]

[bringing you some bread and butter!] Really? Do you do much cooking back home?

[inpignation]

[\o/]

Hah! Less than I'd like, honestly, but some things the body never really forgets from wild and inadvisable camping trips.

[moerines]

You . . . go camping?

[inpignation]

Hahah! Ages ago, huh, back in the mountains. We'd disappear for days and get the whole town worried about us.