Twenty Four Frogs

[respecto_wiggle]

A new year... no doubt we've got any number of tragedies waiting to catch us unawares. My sincerest apologies to you poor unfortunates who've recently found yourselves here. Do try to keep your chins up, though. There's plenty of reason to despair, I suppose...but seeing as we've no way of escaping it, we must try to make the best of things, mmm?

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[butdaaaaad]

[is sniffing as shes ticks her head around the corner to peer into the kitchen]

I thought it smelled like someone was cooking in here. Whatcha makin'?

[and she's just gonna bop right in and see what you're doing]

[respecto_wiggle]

[Look, Gosalyn. Someone who doesn't even blink at the sight of a talking duck.

Though he might be a bit perplexed by the fact that she's a dressed talking duck when he turns to glance in her direction]

Just a simple stew. Probably no good at all, really.

[butdaaaaad]

Probably no good? Then why are you making it?

[sniff sniff. Doesn't smell too bad]

Can I try some?

[respecto_wiggle]

One has to eat, however unappetizing the palate.

[her request gets a small, half-smile] You are certainly welcome to share with me, though you needn't do so on my behalf.

[but he'll reach for a second bowl in case she means it]

[butdaaaaad]

Who said I was doing it for you? I'm starving!

[plops down at the table with a smirk]

[respecto_wiggle]

[a sigh] The honesty must be commended, I suppose.

[and, soon, he'll ladle up bowls for them both, bringing them over to the table and pushing one towards her]

[butdaaaaad]

Aren't you the cheerful one.

[nonetheless, she picks up a spoon and digs in] hey! This is really good!

[respecto_wiggle]

Ah...yes. It's a bad habit, I'm afraid. [sampling his own bowl, as well]

That's quite kind of you to say.

[butdaaaaad]

Kind? I'm not being kind, I'm being honest! This is delicious!