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[breathofearth]

[Now here's a face that hasn't been around on DEMISE for a while. She smiles brightly on the screen, with a background view of her kitchen that looks like a tornado blew through. The mess is also apparent on her dress and left cheek with smudges of unidentifiable, somewhat radioactive-colored goop. Clearly she's been experimenting with the cook

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[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

...what are those smudges?

[Video]

[breathofearth]

[Aerith glances down at her dress, and rubs her fingers experimentally over the concoction. It's pretty much dried there.]

Well... when I figure it out, I'll let you know. [She smiles pleasantly at the screen.] So, Mister Strife, have you been taking care of yourself? How many injuries have you racked up this time, hmm?

[Voice]

[de_faulty_hero]

Are you practicing cooking?

I... only my hand lately. I've been good otherwise.

[Video]

[breathofearth]

[Nod-nod.]

Yup. I told you I was in charge of dessert for our get together, right? It has to be perfect!

[She smiles at that.] I'm glad. I heard you're heading into battle soon. Am I invited too?

Voice.

[closedmarket]

[cooking. the one thing that can get the most tired riled up.]

W-wha-- you are experimenting with food like that, aru?

[Video]

[breathofearth]

[She visibly perks at the chance of being able to talk with someone else about cooking.]

Just out of curiosity, eheh. I think I forgot to put eggs in, though...

Do you like cooking?

Voice.

[closedmarket]

I have never heard of any of those things going well...

-- Yes. Do you cook many meals?

[Video]

[breathofearth]

[Her expression suddenly turns down at that.] No? Do you... have any suggestions, then?

Nope! [Bright smile again.] My friends wouldn't let me cook, but I love it! Especially the aromas! [She glances over her shoulder.] When...it turns out well, anyway, eheh.

[kuce]

More like, try news that hasn't existed. What were those shadows?

[breathofearth]

[Aerith just smiles.] They were a reflections of a person's fears, anxieties, secrets... their most intimate thoughts all combined into one. It was a dirty trick, but... I think a lot of people came out stronger in the end.

[Her expression softens.] Did you encounter any of them?

[kuce]

... God. So not worth it--

- Um, no! N-no, I haven't. I came... after. You?

[breathofearth]

[Her head tilts curiously.] Ah...not worth what?

Mm, a few of them. I couldn't help very much; it was more of a personal battle.

[Video]

[12ammeattrain]

Oh, you cook?

[Video]

[breathofearth]

[She laughs.] Trying to cook might be a little more accurate...

Do you?

[Video]

[12ammeattrain]

Well I haven't had a chance to practice in a while, but I think I've gotten a lot better!

[Video]

[breathofearth]

Ah~ that's great! I was hoping practice is the key but... it's still turning bad. D'you have any advice, by any chance? [Cue super hopeful face.]

[Video]

[arisatominato]

That recipe doesn't work without mustard.

[Video]

[breathofearth]

Eeeh?! [Her face brightens up.] Really?! You've made this before, Mister Stranger?

[Video]

[arisatominato]

I'm just guessing, but it'll work out this way.

[Video]

[breathofearth]

Hm...mustard! [Her hands ball into fists as she nods.] I'll give it a try!