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[beshackled]

[On the feed is what appears to be a young man, dark of skin and bright of eyes, however muted his tones are by the limitations of the video's color.

There is a nervous energy about him, though it does not parse as fearful.]


I am unusure... how many here cook as opposed to creating the sustenance they require, or purchasing it, as many seem to do here...

But if there are others who enjoy cooking, would you consider sharing recipes? I am... looking for some that utilize a particular ingredient, and... the recipes that are archived here are not organized in a way that facilitate my search.

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[pinkblinded]

Give me just a moment.

[Going off screen, he goes to get directions then comes back and types them in to send them to the man.]

I hope that will help. I'm Gaura, by the way.

[beshackled]

My thanks for the directions.

[He will definitely be noting those down in a moment, just to have them on hand.]

I am Erichthonios. Shall I see you... tomorrow? In the early afternoon, perhaps?

[pinkblinded]

Of course. I would be glad to meet you. Just let me know when you arrive. I'm...very bad with faces.

[Face blindness will do that to you.]

[beshackled]

'Tis alright. Though I am accustomed to going unmasked, in Amaurot, having one's face covered is the norm.

[He still wears the mask, even, though it hangs loosely at the level of his chest.]

[pinkblinded]

Thank you for your understanding. I'm looking forward to meeting you in person to show you some of the many things you can do with garlic. I think you'll find it very versatile.

Video -> Action the next day?

[beshackled]

As am I. I shall see you tomorrow, then.

[And, surely enough, on the morrow he does arrive; a man appearing slightly less than six fulms -- or feet -- in height, with a deeply swarthy complexion and hair the color of burnished copper. The eyes that were bright on the feed are red in the flesh, and quite literally luminous.

The same mask seen in the feed hangs against the front of his robe... which is also the same.

Fashion is not much of a thing where he is from.

Stepping inside the entrance, Erichthonios looks perhaps a little bit lost, it being his first visit.]

Yeah! Let's do it!

[pinkblinded]

[The vast garden that Erichthonios steps into is huge. Gaura has definitely gone overboard with growing plants. There's people here and there looking for things to buy or working the garden. Among them, the owner himself.

Looking up, he notices someone standing by the entrance and brushes off his hands.

There's no recognition in his eyes when he smiles at him. But once Erichthonios introduces himself that will change quickly.]

Welcome to Harmony Garden. Can I help you?

[beshackled]

[Ah, the colors are different from the sepia tones on the screen, but this person looks familiar! Surely, it must be the same one he spoke to before.]

Yes. I am Erichthonios. I believe we spoke of learning to use garlic the previous day?

[pinkblinded]

[Recognition floods his face immediately.]

Oh! Erichthonios! Yes, I remember. It's so nice to meet you in person. Please come inside with me and I'll wash my hands so we can get started.

[Waving his hand, he invites him into his home.]

Can I get you something to drink?

[beshackled]

A drink would be welcome. My thanks to you, Gaura, for the offer, and for inviting me here.

[Erichthonios follows where directed, though his eyes wander over the myriad plants as his steps carry him forward. So orderly, yet lush... not unlike the experimental gardens in Elpis.]

[pinkblinded]

I'm glad I can help. I honestly love to cook and garlic is a common ingredient in a lot of dishes so it'll be fun to teach someone. Tea? Juice?

[The inside of the house is cozy and there are definitely plants all over here too. In vases or crawling on pillars and such. This is definitely a very plant friendly home, that's for sure.]

[beshackled]

Tea, if it is not too much trouble.

[Tea reminds him a little more of home... though juice would be just as welcome, given the circumstances.]

...You have a beautiful home.

[pinkblinded]

Thank you. It's simple but it's special to my fiance and I. Our little paradise.

[Getting the tea started, he goes to a jar where he has the leaves he can use to make it.]

For the food you want to learn to make, what kinds of food does the one you're cooking for like? Like more noodles or ride or something else?

[beshackled]

I am ashamed to say that I do not know. Our friendship is... new, only recently kindled before we ended up here. I first learned something of his tastes when we decided to attend the gathering held by Ayaka.

[They'd ended up talking about each other's favored spices then.]

[pinkblinded]

I see. Hmmm...maybe we can start with something you're more familiar with then. Which of those do you normally eat?

It's been nice playing with you. Perhaps we shall get the opportunity to do so again in the future!

[beshackled]

I am more familiar with noodles. There is a dish local to my area, the Noodles of Elpis, that I make now and then.