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[There's the sound of something sizzling and popping in the background, and the clatter of dishes being moved around. Mommy Souji is cooking dinner for tonight.]

Has anyone had any luck in the library, yet? I've already been there a few times, but I haven't found any books that help explain our situation.

[He pauses, because he's going to have

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[Yosuke was stretched out over his bed, tossing his seal up into the air when Souji's voice broke through the general hum as one he recognized. Extending his arm to make the catch, Yosuke grabbed it out of the air and brought it back to rest on his belly.

His rumbling, empty belly.]

Oh man, you're a lifesaver, partner. I didn't even think to get anything for dinner. [He leaned down over his bunk, fishing around under the bed for his sneakers. Like groceries, he hadn't thought to get any more weather appropriate clothing, either.] Be there in five!

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[He paused just a moment to grab the seal with the hand not currently stirring a pot.]

You don't have any food in your cabin? [Shakes his head and sighs, even if he can't see him right now.]

See you soon. Don't fall into the snow.

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Okay, bye! [Unfortunately, the seal was already in his pocket when Souji's last instruction came through it. It was for the best. Yosuke wouldn't be able to make any promises, anyway.

Especially not when he slipped on some ice just off the front stoop, his bare hands catching a fistful of a snow to break his fall. Damnit, why did the powers that be have to put him here of all places? It was with a self-pitying drag to his step that he made his way to Cabin #2.

The lights and smoke rising from the chimney did a bit to improve his mood by the time he knocked on the door. Knocked again. Tried the handle...unlocked!]

Hey, Souji? I'm coming in!

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[He barely heard anything, busy making sure things weren't going to burn or boil over. When he heard the sound of the door though, he looked over. Relatively sure it was either Yosuke or a roommate that was out and was coming back in.]

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[The instant Yosuke closed the door behind him, shutting out the distracting cold, was when he noticed the smells coming from the kitchen. No, not 'smells'. Aromas. Not only that, but the heat from the stoves made the whole place significantly warmer than the cabin he'd just come from.

Figures Souji's place would feel like an actual home.]

How's it coming? [He's still in the other room, shouting to be heard while he tugged off his snow-logged sneakers with some difficulty. His socks were soaked through, so off they went as well.]

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[She's arrives not much longer after Yosuke, entering without knocking because holy damn it is cold and Naoto is little so she gets cold kind of easily. She enters shivering, arms wrapped around herself.]

Cold... [At least it's warm inside. She takes her shoes off too least she trudges melting snow through the cabin. She follows the smells and voices to the kitchen, poking her head in curiously.]

Ah... Hello.

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Hey. [He called out from the kitchen, glancing over where the door was and smiling as his friend came in, though don't think he didn't notice those snow covered shoes and wet sock. He'd grab them later and stick them near the fireplace to dry them completely.

And it wasn't that much longer when Naoto arrived, and his smile grew, glad that his friends were here, safe and sound.]

Hello, Naoto-kun. I'm glad you could make it.

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Hey, Naoto-kun! [Yosuke waved from where he was leaning on the counter, perching closest to the green beans (ready and waiting to test taste, if he was needed).] Get here okay?

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[She enters the kitchen when they see her, brushing some stray snow off her shoulder as she does so. It's so wonderfully warm in here.]

Yes. [Her answer to the both of them. She inclines her head a bit toward Yosuke.] It wasn't that hard but I did not appreciate the snow.

[Her gaze strays to the food Souji is preparing, curious. Not that she can really identify anything he's doing.]

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[Yeah, he sees you there, Yosuke, and he's ready to smack any hand that steals food before they're ready to be eaten.]

The snow isn't that bad, once you've gotten used to it.

[Said to Naoto, but also directed to Yosuke. Someone needs to get used to the snow eventually. But he turned the oven off, taking off one of the potholders.]

Maybe a little isolating if a blizzard ever takes place.

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[Yosuke just sticks out his tongue. He's hungry! And cooking takes too long. There is a reason why he subsisted primarily on instant meals back home.]

Yeah, you think this is bad, Naoto-kun. [He watched the pan leave the stove, looking almost mournful that it wasn't close enough to sneak a bit from.] Just wait until the cabins are buried and we're crashing on your couch.

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[She gives Yosuke an unamused look.] Assuming you're able to get out of your cabins in the first place. But you are both welcome if need be.

[As awkward as that might be. The apartments were just big enough for her and her roommates. Two extra people would be... interesting.

But on to more important things.]

What are you making, Senpai?

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Yosuke, there are shovels by the doors. Probably for that very reason.

[He smiled a little at that, though, and started bringing the dishes over to the table.]

I made some fried chicken, croquettes, green beans, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin bread.

I hope I made enough.

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[Yosuke barely registered anything that came before Souji listed the menu. Jeez...what had he done in a past life to deserve a spread like this? W-well, bad choice of words, but...]

Dude, this looks amazing. [He was already scrambling for a seat, angling for the spot just in front of the fried chicken platter.] It must have taken you forever!

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[She blinks, eyes widening a bit at all the food.]

On the contrary you probably made too much. [But they do have Yosuke here so maybe he didn't make enough after all. Time will tell.

She goes and washes her hands because she's proper like that. And she will also take at least one dish to the table as well to help out.]

It looks very good. Thank you.

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I'm not sure. You haven't seen the way Akihiko eats. [Eyes the food as if gauging how much would be left over. Enough, he reasoned.]

Also inviting anyone to come have some as well. Not many people seem to have food in their new homes. [Or cooking skills, but he didn't need to mention that as he smiled at Naoto and followed her with the last dish, setting it down on the table.]

You're welcome. Help yourselves.