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[zealotringly]

Stepping down? What a coward's way out. And to start a war. Do you not care about the safety of the people or consider the causalities? If any of the students are forced to enlist in some sort of way, I won't stand for it. How does one make an irrational decision as this? A war is just meaningless bloodshed and nothing will come of it. If they hope

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[onlyapparate]

I'm sure there's a good reason behind what the ex-Minister said, I just wish he would remain in office long enough to explain. I agree, it's just irresponsible to make such claims after stepping down. Honestly, he could be getting a lot of people in danger with words like that...

What's on the 29th? Wait, it's been how many days now? Last Tuesday so...? --Oh! Congratulations! I'm sorry, I haven't had a chance to bake your present yet, Kallen.

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[zealotringly]

He didn't think about explaining. That's what gets to me. And now we're all at risk because of his selfish ways.

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[zealotringly]

I-- oh... Um Thank you. Bake my-- No, it's all right! You don't have to do anything like that. Your words are enough.

[onlyapparate]

We'll have to hope that whatever comes, the interim-Minister can deal with it.

You're much too kind, Kallen, don't worry about it! I've been meaning to get back into cooking, anyway. It wouldn't be your birthday if you didn't receive a present or two.

[zealotringly]

I hope so.

I-- It's really...

[onlyapparate]

It's fine! Tell me, do you like red currants? My grandfather's currant square recipe was the best in all of Ireland, I guarantee it!

[zealotringly]

I... I would feel bad.

[onlyapparate]

Th-there's no need to! It's your birthday after all, it's only natural that you deserve a few gifts...

[zealotringly]

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I-- If you insist. I've... never actually had red currants before. I feel awkward saying all these things.

[onlyapparate]

That's alright, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. They're a bit like grapes, but a bit more sour. They're perfect for pastries because they aren't overly sweet, but you can always add sugar if they don't suit your tastes.

[zealotringly]

All right then. Are you making them today?

[onlyapparate]

Today would be the ideal, right? If I hurry, I may be able to work on a batch before the day ends.

[zealotringly]

It would take you all day?

[onlyapparate]

Oh no. I'd just have to make several batches until I got it just right. It's been a while since I baked, after all.

[zealotringly]

But... you'd go through a lot of trouble for that.

[onlyapparate]

It's all part of the process. Don't worry about it.