In which Cecile and Taki make a "cheer-up" cake for Viki using sparkles, ice cream, and a mysterious chocolate iced moulding that looks suspiciously like Juan. XD
Cecile: *wearing the outfit Reinbach purchased a while back; enters the bakery carrying a handful of sparkles*
Granny: *a little shocked at her new attire laughs a little and then greets her warmly* You look sensational dear! Did you go shopping?
Cecile: *fidgets self-consciously* Uhm....well, Lord Reinbach helped.
Granny: Ah I see that makes sense that boy has more fashion sense than this whole castle put together! Has Thomas seen you?
Cecile: *abruptly flushes* N-no...
Granny: I'm sure he'd agree that you look lovely sweetie! *noticing the sparkles* Oh sweetie! Are you here to make Viki's cheering up cake? Why is she upset again?
Cecile: *relieved to shift the topic away from herself* I think she may be--*hands Taki the sparkles*--ever since Sir Mathiu started talking about being dead... -_-;
Granny: *takes the sparkles smiling* That too, last I heard she was getting uncomfortable with the amount of people that had been showing up and blaming her. Oh dear me! We shall bake her a cake as grand as Thomas'!
Cecile: Oh, yes!! :O I will help!! But Master Thomas' cake was the greatest cake I ever made.
Granny: It was a marvellous scrumptious looking cake dear and I'll make sure that this one will rise to it's expectations too! Follow me sweetie! *plods through the back*
Cecile: *hastily follows behind, still getting used to wearing sandals*
LAC768: (Just noticing Wendel and Nanami's thread--they should join up with Mel and make a spy-club. XD)
Granny: *places down the sparkles and starts gathering ingredients*
Granny Taki: ((Lol oh yes about that I think it would be AWESOME if they got permission to spy on cecile AND thomas!!!!!))
LAC768: (Haha, you always have my permission to spy on Cecile. XD)
Granny Taki: ((Aww wow!!! Cecile/Thomas here we come!!! *bounces*))
LAC768: (^^)
Granny: Okay so grab a stool and let's brainstorm on how this cake should look. We did this excellently the last time! Would you like a glass or milk?
Cecile: *hops up with some difficulty on a stool and flails, almost falling off* The glass of milk was the most important part--!! :O
Granny: *nods most pleased that she remembered and pours her a glass and drinks her own* Right so flavours, colours and decorations. What sort of things does Viki like enjoy?
Cecile: Ah.....*drinks her milk and thinks...*
Cecile: She likes ice cream! And she likes Juan and blinking things. :D
(Haha, Juan will kill Cecile for that later. XD)
Granny: Indeed! *scribbles notes* Well I think we should make it an ice-cream cake in that
case! And perhaps a sauce shaped Juan and then add the sparkles?
Cecile: *blinks, then smiles* I bet Juan would be very proud! He always says no one gives him enough credit anyhow. ._.'
Granny: Great idea then! *starts shuffling around getting the right ingredients* What about watermelon flavoured ice-cream it's unusually really good tasting and such a refressing after taste!
Cecile: I suppose she would like that. I've only had ice cream once. ^^;
Granny: Really? That's quite shocking, you should really try some! But I promise it tastes good, you can try it before we mould it if you'd like? *smiles and gets the ice-cream and the moulds and spoons*
Cecile: *watches, then hops off the stool to wash her hands* I did not think it was shocking--but Sir Riou gave me some ice cream...it melted though. ._.'
Granny: *mixes the ice-cream and adds the sparkles* Here add some more! What flavour was it? Do you think we should make it domed shaped to be original?
Cecile: Domed-shape? That sounds lovely!
Cecile: I don't remember what flavor it was...I was very sick when he visited. ._.'
Granny: *passes the ice-cream for Cecile to pour into the mould* That was extremely thoughtful of him, Ice cream is a great healer.
Cecile: *starts to say something, but changes her mind* Yes, I suppose it is. That is why Lady Viki will get an ice cream cake!
Granny: Yes it should cheer her up greatly! That reminds me you asked to speak to me a little while back is everything alright dear?
Cecile: Oh--!! ...*flushes embarrassedly* Well...erm...
Granny: *listend intently*
Cecile: Uhm....oh, it's really foolish.
Granny: Still Cecile sweetie, what's up dear?
Cecile: *rubs the back of her neck shyly* Lord Reinbach already helped me so much already...but I still feel self conscious.
Granny: Is it about your outfit, because like I said it's very charming
Cecile: Ahm, well...it is nice, but I still feel rather odd, and I thought perhaps I could ask you for advice.
Granny: Spill dear! *sets the mould and taps it onto a plate and then giving cecile the bowl to try a little of the leftover* Here dear! Now we just need to decorate!
Cecile: *horrified, stares at the bowl* Spill the bowl? o o!
Granny: *chuckles softly* No dear taste some of the ice-cream and tell me what your concern is. Rasberry, Strawberry or chocolate sauce for the Juan potrait?
Cecile: *tastes apprehensively* ...I think chocolate, because Juan would not like himself to be pink.
Granny: *laughs a little* That's a good point, why didn't I think on that okay Chocolate it is then! *grabs the chocolate sauce excited and hands to Cecile* Do you want to do it dear?
Cecile: *startled* But I would mess it up! :O
Granny: Oh dear Cecile! You would not sweetie you did a fantastic job of the Koroku icing model now as part of your lesson I'll teach you to have some confidence in yourself dear now give it a go. *smiles encouragingly*
Cecile: Well...okay. ._.' *stares at the icing as if it were a hot potato*
Granny Taki: ((Immense expression!))
Granny: Go on dear, you'll do great!
Cecile: What do I do first? .__.''
Grann: Hmmm *ponders* Probably start with the head and if you like you could juast make it his head with his piece of straw that he chews and we could add some decorative edible paper roses!?
Cecile: *molds a semi-Juan-esque head and finds a nearby slab of chocolate, shaving off a piece for the herb* Like this?
Granny: *in wonder and marvel* Cecile that's marvellous! Fantastic! My best pupil yet by far!
Cecile: *turns faint pink with embarrassment* I do not think "the best yet".
Granny: I'll be the judge of that sweetie! *giving her a hug* Shall we add more sparkles and the roses now?
Cecile: *nods, gaining confidence*
Granny: *hands her some already made roses to add and granny throws around sparkles* Almost done! Just some finishing touches!
Cecile: *amazed at the ultra-skillful-speed of Taki's cake-making powers* ... :O
Granny: I haven't baked with ice-cream in a long time since I invented the Banana Jamaican Boat! ^_^
Cecile: *awed* A boat made of bananas?
Granny: Well it was banana ice-cream with cut up banana's in a boat shaped cone!
Cecile: *still awed* ... :O
Granny: You could try one once were done here sweetie if you'd like?
Cecile: *shakes her head, still awed by the idea of a banana boat* I don't think so...ice cream brings back bad memories sometimes.
Granny: Really? Of being ill, oh all right then dear. Are you finished there? *observes the cake*
Cecile: *pokes the iced-Juan apprehensively* I think so...
Granny: *agrees and smiles* Yes dear I think your right, how do you want to transport the cake to Viki?
Cecile: Ah...*pauses* Perhaps we can store it in the ice box to keep the ice cream cold until she comes to visit?
Granny: *smiles at her intelligence and the correct answer* Yes dear! *puts the cake away* Maybe you should let her know that it's here for her in that case?
Cecile: *salutes, an awkward stance for someone in a sundress XD;* Do not worry--I shall be sure to inform her! :O
Granny: *nods* Thank you dear, that's most kind of you. Would you like to join me, I'm rather warm and I've made myself peckish for my Banana boat and you can tell me what';s bothering you.
Cecile: *nods tentatively* Okay. ._.'
Granny: *plods back through on her way collecting the boat and two milkshakes* Here drink this sweetie.
Cecile: *blinks and accepts* But I shall have to repay you, of course! :O
Granny: Your natural baking skills have repayed me greatly, your coming on wonders already
Cecile. *nods and smiles*
Cecile: *flushes pink again with embarrassment* ._.
Granny: I have the most fun making our cakes! ^_^
Cecile: Me too. ^^
Granny: That's good to hear. It was be disaterous if you didn't!
Cecile: *blinks again* But I love baking with you.
Granny: *laughs lightly* Good to hear! Now sweetie what's the matter?
Cecile: Oh.... .///.
Granny: *sips milkshake and encourages*
Cecile: Granny Taki...do you think that perhaps if I look pretty enough Master Thomas will not
think about his work while I am with him? ./////.
Granny: Oh, does he talk a lot about work when your with him? Maybe he's nervous? you look pretty already dear.
Cecile: *fiddles with her hands shyly* It is just that he has been working so hard...part of me does not want to take him away from his duties.
Granny: But dear the thing is he needs some social tome too-Maybe you should tell him he needs to remember to take breaks more often, he doesn't want to overwork himself now.
Cecile: Ah...well...*smiles sheepishly* We both remind each other that, since each of us tend to forget.
Granny: Yous are only be dutiful but remember yous need your rest too. *nods*
Cecile: I suppose you are right. *finishes her milkshake and nods slowly*
Granny: How many hours do each of you work?
Cecile: ....I don't know. o o'
Cecile: There was that time where I worked 24/7 all the time! I did not sleep for a week. :D;
Granny: Good gracious child! Well why don't yous both organise your breaks to be at the same time. Wouldn't that make it easier, also that ragamuffin Wendel doesn;t do much else but spy and annoy Watari why don't you let me talk to her about covering some hours for you?
Cecile: *shakes her head fervently* I do take breaks, and the idea that I should have the same break time as Master Thomas is very nice *turns pink momentarily* but...
Granny: but? *repeats*
Cecile: I don't like sharing my post. ._. I suppose it is rather selfish of me, but I do not share unless I have to.
Granny: Ah! I understand don't apologise. You should speak to Thomas about the breaks then? *smiles*
Cecile: *fumbles with the milkshake cup* I-I guess I could...
Granny: *beams* Good, then problem solved?
Cecile: *looks up* Yes, I think so. Thank you. *smiles faintly*
Granny: Grand! Mind and tell Viki about the cake though and I'm very impressed you remembered the glass of milk.
Cecile: *smiles shyly, but secretly proud* I will not forget.
Granny: Good! ^_^ Perhaps you should be getting back to your proud post and have a think on what you'd wish to bake next.
Cecile: *salutes again* I shall!! I promised that I would patrol the lake for Sir Mathiu!
Granny: Indeed, a grand idea! *salutes back*
Cecile: *bows* Thank you for listening to me, and thank you for letting me help make Lady Viki her ice cream cake.
Granny: It was a great pleasure dear! *waves*