Almost like alchemy [Finished]

[just_like_nii]

Characters: Fletcher and Lily
Content: Baking chocolate. It's adorable.
Location: Library Hotel
Time of day: February 10, early afternoon.
Warnings: The usual: Cute overdose, etc.

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[lilium_parvum]

For the umpteenth time Haine had told her to avoid wandering around too much. While the power had come back on, Lily still hadn't gotten the chance to go out much, and there was no way her brother was going to chance it. That, and she had been utterly serious with him when she told him the reason for this trip was a secret.

Because it was. A very very very important secret that Haine wasn't allowed to find out until Valentine's Day

[just_like_nii]

The bandages were a bit unusual, but Fletcher wasn't one to pry. Besides, the hat he wore constantly could be seen by some as a bit eccentric, especially paired with the modern American clothing he'd taken to wearing since arriving in the city. She seemed nice enough, anyway.

Fletcher looked a little surprised; maybe it was normal for children to shake hands where she was from, but he had only ever done it once before, when agreeing to a business contract, and that had been under less-than-ideal circumstances and he hadn't been fond of that old man even when they'd first met. Still, he shook her hand, continuing to smile. "It's nice to meet you, too. I set up all the stuff we need in the restaurant kitchen, it's this way." He gestured, and went to lead the way.

[lilium_parvum]

"Thanks for doing all of that," she replied cheerfully, following him. "I would have helped, but I've never cooked anything before. I barely know where to begin."

Despite admitting her lack of experience Lily sounded eager to try. Chocolate couldn't be that hard to make, and their reason for making it was important.

She continued gazing at the hotel as they walked through the lobby and headed into the restaurant. Even this was new to her, and she had to hold herself back from just stopping and staring at the lavish decor.

[just_like_nii]

Fletcher couldn't blame her for staring; this hotel was far more lavish than any he'd ever seen back in Amestris. Though, the thing that got his attention most often was the bookshelves littered around. He'd gotten distracted many times since moving in.

"It's nothing," he replied. "I can explain the basics, I've cooked a little since coming here, and sometimes I helped out back home, too." He was no expert, but it helped that cooking was so similar to alchemy. Either way one had to measure the ingredients in the proper amounts and mix them together just right. And as long as they were careful they wouldn't cause any disasters.