[If anyone were to walk past the Home Economics room, they might be able to catch the faint scent of something burning. It is, in fact, M'gann's first batch of cookies which have suffered a most unfortunate fate. Despite having mastered the recipe of chocolate chip cookies, M'gann isn't exactly in the right state of mind at the moment, her mind too
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There's a part of him that wants to ask and a part of him that doesn't care to pursue it if she hasn't approached him on it herself.
Bored and unsure of where the young martian could be, Conner's taken to wandering around Garden to find her. He ends up in front of the Home Economics room on the second floor of Garden, his eyes trained on the light on the keypad that shows the room is unlocked and obviously in use.
A press of the button and the door slides open on a soft 'whoosh', showing him the room. He takes a step inside and immediately his eyes land on the back of the one person he had been looking for. But she looks busy.
The door closes behind him. Now there's nothing but silence as he stands there, waits and watches.]
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Ohnoohnoohnoohno. This was exactly why she had taken to baking that afternoon, to avoid this! Her eyes wide and unsure for a brief moment, M'gann tries to regain her composure, giving Connor a friendly smile.]
Hi, Connor! I burnt my first batch of cookies again-- kind of reminds me of the first time I baked in the cave, do you remember? When I showed you all the Bioship and everything. I wonder what the rest of the Team could be doing-- it's been weeks since we've last seen them...
[Yes, she was falling into her habit of rambling when nervous. Maybe, just maybe he didn't see that post...]
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I do remember, yes. And I also remember the time after when you covered me in all of your baking ingredients-- are you all right?
[Her smile can't fool him. But if she says she's peachy, he'd believe her.]
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I'm just a little sad that I burned the first batch of cookies. I thought I was getting good at making them, but I guess I had a little slip up! Hopefully this next batch will be better.
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But you are good.
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Thanks, Connor. Would you like some cookies when they're done baking? They shouldn't take long.
[She continues to scoop up all the cookie dough into little balls, placing them on the cookie sheet until there's none left.]
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One day, though, he should snatch one burnt cookie up anyways. One day.]
...All right.
[Conner nods and looks away to look around.]
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Well, it certainly seems like he hadn't seen the whole thing on the BBS! Which is good-- very good. Her eyes drift over to where the tray of burnt cookies are, and makes her way back over to the counter to dispose of them.]
Are you having a good weekend?
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It's like any other.
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Have you finished all your homework?
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Yes. The day of.
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[... okay, and now an awkward silence follows. What to talk about now?]
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[Yep. Awkward silence.]
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[Conner's not sure how to feel; he doesn't so much recognize the feelings of embarrassment and uncertainty as he does feeling awkward while standing there, near her, and thinking back on the gossip bbs post.]
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What cupcakes...?
[Anything but those cupcakes!]
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[M'gann can play dumb all she wants, he will probably go along with it. Maybe.]
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