23 blueprints -- dictated/action

[teds_up]

[There's a soft, deep humming of I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas coming from the kitchen, coupled with a delicious aroma of gingerbread cookies. Inside, Ted, appropriately dressed in an apron and with some kitchen gloves, takes out a tray full of misshapen cookies. Undeterred by their unfortunate looks, he continues to hum as he places it on some

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action~

[formersocialite]

[The delicious smell of gingerbread is what draws Vivian to the lobby and it isn't long until she's there, soon locating the source of the smell. Upon seeing Ted with the plate, Vivian comes over and lifts one, nodding a quick thanks before biting into it. When she finishes her mouthful, she speaks.]

They came out better than my first batch of muffins I made.

[teds_up]

To be fair, I did cheat a little. Didn't exactly come up with the recipe on my own.

And by that, I mean I totally asked the castle for a good recipe.

[He smiles at her.]

Don't think we've met. Or at least, not in person. [He offers a hand.] Name's Ted.

[formersocialite]

Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about what you did to secure a good recipe. [She grins.] Promise.

No, I don't think we have. We've spoken over the journal maybe. [She takes the offered hand, shakes it.] Good to meet you, Ted. I'm Vivian.

[teds_up]

It's nice to meet you, Vivian.

[He recedes his hand, picking up the half-eaten cookie he'd momentarily set on the plate in favor of the handshake.]

So, how are you enjoying the holidays?

[bro_codebreaker]

..... Nice apron, Mosby.

[Barney's just ... going to lean in the doorway and watch] You sure you need a girlfriend?

[teds_up]

Hey. There's nothing wrong with a guy wearing an apron.

[Setting the cookies down.] And what woman wouldn't like a man who can actually cook, huh?

[bro_codebreaker]

I dunno, but.... [he wanders over] Nice job on the Christmas at Ground Zero homage. Weird Al would be proud. [he pokes at a mutant gingerbread man, grinning] Are you gonna make little gas masks too?

[teds_up]

Hey, I said I can cook. I never said I'm an artist.

[Casually picking up a cookie and biting into it--

OH CHRIST WHY WOULD HE DO THAT]

MMFFFF. [Ted blinks rapidly, making a face before he swallows.] Ohhh that was hot.

[fishy_go_byebye]

Do they have basil?

journal??

[teds_up]

Basil? Uh...

[He checks the recipe.]

Um... no, they don't. Should I have put basil in?

Kitchen~

[fishy_go_byebye]

[She follows her nose through the door. It smells tasty]

Bang a little colour~

Action it is C:

[teds_up]

[Ted watches her perplexedly.]

Wait, what?

Action: HEY MAN CAN I HAVE SOME OF THOSE COOKIES?? :DDD

[helljumped]

[There's a laugh from one of the couches in the lobby, where Rookie was currently sprawled out and admiring the tree from.]

Sounds like famous last words to me.

OH MY GOODNESS I just got an idea BREE I'M SENDING YOU GINGERBREAD COOKIES

[teds_up]

Shut up, Rook.

[It's just a playful retort, of course. He strolls on over and sits on the couch, cookies in tow.]

For your information, I'm a pretty damn good cook.

!!!! OMG ILU <3333

[helljumped]

If I had a credit for every time I heard that...

[Rookie trails off, laughing, before scooting over a bit to give his friend some room.]

But I guess I could give one a try. Worse case scenario, I'll be back in two weeks, right?

<333333333333333

[teds_up]

[Ted elbows Rookie in the side and gives a derisive snort.]

Yeah, maybe sooner by my hand than the cookies.

[stalkershiki]

[Shiki's in the lobby when Ted comes in, so she barely smells the gingerbread cookies before she inhales deeply, and practically floats over.]

Oh wow... those smell amazing!

[teds_up]

Heeyyy, Shiki.

[She gets a big bright smile, of course.]

Go ahead, dig in!

[stalkershiki]

[8D]

[She takes on, has a bite, and her eyes widen.]

Oh wow, Ted, these are delicious! When did you learn to bake like this??

[teds_up]

Eh, you know, growing up, helping my parents.

[A small laugh.]

It's not my recipe, if that's what you're asking.