And Now For The Moment You've All Been...Waiting For?

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Ollie looks left and right at his competitors. They all seem to be about at the same point he's at. People are loosened up and having fun, Sue's made her announcement (with the point drilled home by Lian), and supervillains have crashed the party and gotten their butts kicked. The time is right.Hey Gardner! Get your butt over here and taste this

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"Well, step up and try some of my chili," Joan offers, carefully ladeling the chili into clean bowls. She is wearing a spotlessly clean white apron. "It might not be spicy, but it's certainly got flavor. I've brought hot sauce and chopped peppers if you want to add a bite."

Yes. And sour cream. And fresh grated cheese. And chopped onions. And diced cilantro. And fresh chopped tomatoes.

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Ollie looks over at Joan's table.

Damn, Joan! You really know how to set up a spread!

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"Well, thank you, Ollie," Joan smiles, handing him a bowl. "This was really a very nice idea you had."

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Hal's idea. I just embellished.

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...and if Jade managed her little trick properly, the bowl that heads Guy's way will have some extra seasonings: Thai chilis that rival habeneros for sheer unadulterated pain. About a tablespoon's worth.

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"I'd love some hot sauce, Aunt Joan--ooh, and cilantro."

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"There's already a hint of cilantro in there, but some people like it strong..."

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Booker grabs a bowl and tries Joan's stuff straight up, mulls it around in his mouth for a bit, then goes over to the condiments and adds a little of everything except sour cream, and tries it again.

He then starts eating his way through the bowl at a steady but very deliberate pace. When the last spoonful is in his mouth, he holds up his bowl and nods politely as he finishes chewing.

Moh peaz, Miz Gavvick?

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Joan laughs as she carefully serves him seconds. "You see? It doesn't need to ignite your mouth to tickle your tastebuds," she smiles. "The secret is how long you let it simmer and let the flavors blend."

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He wipes his mouth.

Ma'am, if you ever give cookin' lessons, lemme know. I would totally sign up.

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"Well, aren't you sweet?" she asks. "You should come by for dinner some time. We'd love the company."

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Not as spicy sounds just my style. I like my taste buds right where they are. Oooh, cheese and tomatoes, too. Cool.

*starts eating*

Mmm, This is really good, Mrs Garrick.

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"Well, thank you, Cassie. I'm glad you like it."

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A bit later, Ollie grabs some of Joan's chili, sprinkling some cheese on top.

Niiice. A bit bland for my taste, but you are a wizard in the kitchen.

You know? We should make you up a costume. Put you out in the field, distract the bad guys with your cooking. We could call you "SuperChef", and give you a cape like Big Blue's.

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She laughs. "Oh, Ollie..."