Well, I would certainly imagine that everyone here very much appreciates your hard work.
[ She happens to know for a fact that there are three very eager boys who always seem to jump at the chance to taste test anything that Ignis decides to make, after all.
Her smile tugs wider at the corners of her lips, and she lifts her hands to lightly cup his cheeks, gently encouraging him to lift his head. ]
You are far too kind, Ignis. It all looks and smells delicious, thank you so much for thinking of me. Though I feel that I do need to apologize for a certain recent arrival. If you've spoken to him, then I can only assume the conversation the two of you had was less than pleasant... and for that, I am terribly sorry, dear Ignis.
[ Because as much as she loves Ravus... she also knows how he is. His tongue is sharp as a knife and he's turned it on her as well on far more than one occasion. ]
Your brother and I are on decent enough terms. It may be stretch to refer to our relationship as friendly, but there is a certain degree of mutual respect.
[He gives her his most professional smile, even as he moves towards the counter to remove a cloche from a covered dish, revealing a plate of familiar pastries. There's still proper food to be taken from the oven, as well as another covered dish on top of the stove, but he can't help but want to start with this— he's been working for ages to perfect it, after all.]
I've had to make some substitutions, given that the ingredients available here aren't quite the same as what we might find at home, but I think I'm getting close on this particular item. Noctis insists I've yet to get it exactly right, but as a native of Tenebrae, I'm interested in your opinions.
I ask that you please let me know if he says anything too... atrocious.
[ She smiles in return, and her gaze follows him as he moves. It is there that she sees a delicacy that she hasn't laid eyes on in a very long time. She can smell other treats still cooking away, of course, but he's decided to present dessert first. She steps over to where he stands, her voice fond as she speaks next. ]
You did not have to go to so much trouble for me, Ignis. I very much appreciate it.
[ She does, too -- though she is quick to go and grab two smaller plates from the cupboard. She doesn't want to get crumbs all over the place, after all, and she also means to share. Ignis went to all the work of making all of this, he should be able to sample the fruits of his labor as well.
Which is why she picks two of them up and gingerly sets one on each plate. She takes one of Ignis's hands and presses a plate into it. ]
There, now we can try them together. Though I must admit, they look so beautiful that I almost feel guilty for eating them.
[ But not guilty enough, of course. She takes a small bite and chews thoughtfully before she swallows. ]
Ignis, these are wonderful... I would have to say that these come very close. I must be honest, however... I believe that I prefer your version to the ones that we had at home.
I promise, it was no trouble. I've been aiming to spend more time in the kitchen lately, after far too much time away from it— this seemed as good a way to practice as any, and these pastries in particular are a pet project of mine.
[He bows his head in thanks for a brief moment, grateful for her assistance, though he waits until she's had her first sampling to take a bite of his own.]
You're too kind— I'm glad to know my knack for presentation hasn't left me completely.
[He smiles, helping himself to a bite only after he hears her do the same. It's a bit less sweet than the last batch, though not unpleasantly so— the flavor is bright and well-balanced, though he's certain Noctis would still tell him that it wasn't quite right. Lady Lunafreya's praise, however, is welcome indeed.]
Is that so? You'll have to inform Noct— and promptly describe the look on his face in the moments that follow. My thanks, Lady Lunafreya.
Well, I do hope that everyone appreciates the efforts you put in, dear Ignis. I know that I certainly do.
[ She does, too. Ignis has gone out of his way to make her feel at home, and she knows that cannot be an easy thing for him because she is not the same person that he knew, yet he is trying so very hard that it warms her heart to the core. ]
Everything is beautiful and tastes absolutely wonderful.
[ It may not be exactly the same, but it is absolutely the thought that counts, and the mere fact that he went out of his way to do this for her makes these the best tasting pastries she's ever had, as far as she is concerned. ]
Oh, worry not. I promise that I will drop that information on him immediately. I will make sure to document his face and his reaction and report back to you immediately.
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Date: 2018-12-29 05:40 am (UTC)[ She happens to know for a fact that there are three very eager boys who always seem to jump at the chance to taste test anything that Ignis decides to make, after all.
Her smile tugs wider at the corners of her lips, and she lifts her hands to lightly cup his cheeks, gently encouraging him to lift his head. ]
You are far too kind, Ignis. It all looks and smells delicious, thank you so much for thinking of me. Though I feel that I do need to apologize for a certain recent arrival. If you've spoken to him, then I can only assume the conversation the two of you had was less than pleasant... and for that, I am terribly sorry, dear Ignis.
[ Because as much as she loves Ravus... she also knows how he is. His tongue is sharp as a knife and he's turned it on her as well on far more than one occasion. ]
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Date: 2019-01-02 04:57 pm (UTC)[He gives her his most professional smile, even as he moves towards the counter to remove a cloche from a covered dish, revealing a plate of familiar pastries. There's still proper food to be taken from the oven, as well as another covered dish on top of the stove, but he can't help but want to start with this— he's been working for ages to perfect it, after all.]
I've had to make some substitutions, given that the ingredients available here aren't quite the same as what we might find at home, but I think I'm getting close on this particular item. Noctis insists I've yet to get it exactly right, but as a native of Tenebrae, I'm interested in your opinions.
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Date: 2019-01-18 08:53 pm (UTC)[ She smiles in return, and her gaze follows him as he moves. It is there that she sees a delicacy that she hasn't laid eyes on in a very long time. She can smell other treats still cooking away, of course, but he's decided to present dessert first. She steps over to where he stands, her voice fond as she speaks next. ]
You did not have to go to so much trouble for me, Ignis. I very much appreciate it.
[ She does, too -- though she is quick to go and grab two smaller plates from the cupboard. She doesn't want to get crumbs all over the place, after all, and she also means to share. Ignis went to all the work of making all of this, he should be able to sample the fruits of his labor as well.
Which is why she picks two of them up and gingerly sets one on each plate. She takes one of Ignis's hands and presses a plate into it. ]
There, now we can try them together. Though I must admit, they look so beautiful that I almost feel guilty for eating them.
[ But not guilty enough, of course. She takes a small bite and chews thoughtfully before she swallows. ]
Ignis, these are wonderful... I would have to say that these come very close. I must be honest, however... I believe that I prefer your version to the ones that we had at home.
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Date: 2019-01-23 07:21 pm (UTC)[He bows his head in thanks for a brief moment, grateful for her assistance, though he waits until she's had her first sampling to take a bite of his own.]
You're too kind— I'm glad to know my knack for presentation hasn't left me completely.
[He smiles, helping himself to a bite only after he hears her do the same. It's a bit less sweet than the last batch, though not unpleasantly so— the flavor is bright and well-balanced, though he's certain Noctis would still tell him that it wasn't quite right. Lady Lunafreya's praise, however, is welcome indeed.]
Is that so? You'll have to inform Noct— and promptly describe the look on his face in the moments that follow. My thanks, Lady Lunafreya.
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Date: 2019-02-23 03:29 am (UTC)[ She does, too. Ignis has gone out of his way to make her feel at home, and she knows that cannot be an easy thing for him because she is not the same person that he knew, yet he is trying so very hard that it warms her heart to the core. ]
Everything is beautiful and tastes absolutely wonderful.
[ It may not be exactly the same, but it is absolutely the thought that counts, and the mere fact that he went out of his way to do this for her makes these the best tasting pastries she's ever had, as far as she is concerned. ]
Oh, worry not. I promise that I will drop that information on him immediately. I will make sure to document his face and his reaction and report back to you immediately.
[ And by the tone of her voice, she means it.