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[mmmfilletofsoul]

[It was Sunday today. That meant today was the day Cheyenne had to do something she hated doing more than anything else in Luceti.]

[Grocery shopping.]

[She can be found walking around inside the grocery store, holding an empty bag at her side. Every so often she picks something up, frowns at it, and then puts it back. Occassionally she might shake

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[Since this is officially Luke's first day out of the house (no, him going out to meet Xion does not count since that was only like ten minutes outside B|), he insisted on shopping for groceries, if only to actually get out and run around like he's been wanting to do for a while. He's in a coat - buttoned up, at that, and a scarf, so he's properly bundled up. He's about to pick out something else to place in the bag... but then he notices Cheyenne and what she's doing.

Now, Luke doesn't want to be rude, so he tries not to watch her... but he can't help subtly trying to do it anyway, by keeping his head down towards what's in his hand - some salt, and watching her with his eyes. Huh. What's she doing...?]

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[It's not as though Cheyenne doesn't make a rather strange sight: one would think shopping would be easier without wearing a blindfold, after all. She picks up two boxes of instant noodles, one with chicken flavor and the other with cheese flavor. After staring at them for a moment, she looks over at Luke... somehow knowing exactly where he's standing even with the blindfold on.]

Pardon me for disturbing you, but could you tell me which of these are chicken flavor? While I am not usually so picky in what I choose, the last time I was here I found the other flavor to be... rather inedible.

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[Why would you shop with a blindfold - why would you even wear a blindfold in the first place - oh wait she's talking to him.]

Huh? ... Oh. [He hesitates because, really, why doesn't she just take the blindfold off, before he points at the chicken flavor... then thinks better of it and taps it instead.] That one's chicken... The other one's cheese.

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[She looks down at the one he pointed at and places it in her bag, putting the other one back on the shelf... and then maybe pushing it far to the back so she never has to see it again.]

If that is how cheese is meant to taste in whatever world this food is from, I do wonder how it is they cope with it. [She turns back to Luke, her expression somewhat blank... until she remembers to smile. Then she does so.]

Thank you. I would have so disliked returning for a second trip here had I accidentally chosen the wrong item.

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[Luke takes his attention off of her for a moment to look after the cheese instant noodles. Huh...] ... Is it really that bad?

[... Oh hey, she's thanking him! He turns his attention back to her with a smile - even though he's sure she can't see it.]

Oh... You're welcome. Heh, maybe they should figure out a different way to package them... or just not sell the cheese flavor at all, if it tastes like that.

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[She can't see the smile, no, but she can feel it. There's always a slight change in the soul when a person smiles sincerely. It's one of the few emotions she has down, really.]

It is likely those who have become accustomed to eating it would not find it quite so distasteful. Food such as this was uncommon where I came from. [She reaches up and grabs a few more of the chicken flavor noodles, figuring it would be easiest to take what she knows she likes and live off of those for awhile... even if they are unhealthy to eat very often.]

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Really? You haven't had ramen before?

[... Well, he didn't have much of it before he got the recipe for it, so he can sort of relate. He glances at how much of the stuff she's putting in there and raises an eyebrow - even he knows that you shouldn't have too much of it, what with everyone telling him every time it's made for the rest of the party like he needs to be reminded all the time. ... That's probably an exaggeration, but still!]

The chicken's the best kind, anyway. I don't really like the others...

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Ramen? [She tilts her head and looks back at the boxes on the shelf.] Is that what this is called in your world? I have only heard it referred to as noodles...

[A pause. And then turning to Luke. This is a very serious question.]

...you mean to say there are more flavors other than chicken?

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[He looks up at the boxes again - the ramen in his world didn't come in boxes like this. Instead, they'd make it all themselves. Rather tedious, compared to what you can do with these... But he thinks the ones from his world taste better the way they are.]

Yeah. I don't know about this place, but- ... Oh, here. [He reaches up to take the boxes down, naming them off as he goes along.] Shrimp, pork, beef... You want any?

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[Not just a new flavor: three new flavors. Whereas her smile from before had probably been a bit stiff, if not forced, the one on her face now looked a bit more natural.]

I suppose trying one of each for now would be best. I can only hope their flavor exceeds that of the cheese variety. [She holds her bag open so Luke could just drop them in.]

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[Seeing her smile makes him do so, too. Ah, to get excited over food... What a good feeling. Luke might not like these flavors as much as chicken (seriously, shrimp? ew.), but he still drops them in the bag and puts his hands on his hips afterward.]

If you liked the chicken, then you'll probably like these, too!

[Oh hey, now that he's helping her out and all...]

I'm Luke.

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I do hope that is the case. There are only so many foods here I am capable of making and the same flavor becomes tiresome after awhile...

[When he introduces himself, she rests her bag back on her shoulder and gives a small curtsy.] I am Cheyenne. You are most kind for assisting me, Luke. Shopping is rather difficult for me, given I am unable to see most of I am shopping for.

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[It's been a while since he's seen an actual curtsy directed to him. Luke feels a little hesitant to try and ask, but...]

Is it more than just the blindfold?

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As a matter of fact, this blindfold is more out of convenience than necessity. My eyes are not designed for seeing. Rather, I see by sensing the souls of the creatures around me.

[Looking up at him.] Such as yourself.

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[And that... makes Luke feel like all the air sucked out of his lungs. Sensing souls... But he's a replica; he's man-made, so he shouldn't even have a soul... right?]

... Me?

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[Cheyenne doesn't notice his shock right away, merely tilting her head to the side.] Of course. Were I unable to sense you, I would not have noticed when you entered the store, nor would I know where it is you are standing.