Jean-Louise Reece (notafailure) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2013-02-11 03:51:00

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Not Creating the Universe for This...
The fruits were surprisingly Earth-like (blackberry-like, peach-like, and pear-like, respectively) for being readily available out here. Some sugar was easy to do, as she'd had a lot of practice with it. On a less synthesizing-oriented note, she'd really been working on these crusts.

And eventually, six pies are cooling on the racks of Jean-Louise's little stand in Knowhere.

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	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 07:59 am UTC (link)
	Iason was able to smell those from some distance away. Across the station, really. Not many people do fruit pies here. He had to investigate... for reasons of, well, baking. "Are those Skrullian crawlberries?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 08:03 am UTC (link)
	"Yes. Presented via a blackberry pie recipe. They were close enough, I figured. Want a slice? I even got some milk. ...Also via Skrullos, but you know, it works, and I really didn't want the headache." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 08:14 am UTC (link)
	"I would love a slice of the pie, but will pass on the milk. Skrull cows are occasionally... very suspicious." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 08:19 am UTC (link)
	She cuts and serves him a slice. "All right then. But if we start avoiding Skrull anything that's suspicious, it's going to be hard to do business with them. Made the peach pies with something Shi'ar I can't pronounce. They should invest in more vowels. And these are decor-fruit from the Badoon Sisterhood." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 08:43 am UTC (link)
	"Shi'ar P'wth'wanni? I recognize it, yes. Their language takes some getting used to, but I prefer it to Kree. Skrulls also take a certain amount of pride in being tricky to do business with. Several friends of mine would be heartened to hear you say that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 08:51 am UTC (link)
	"Gesundheit. Kree's a nuisance, but at least it doesn't get creative. And feel free to pass it on that they're pains in the neck who'd make a Renaissance Italian blush, and I don't trust any of them further than I could throw them. Y'know. If you're feeling sweet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 08:54 am UTC (link)
	"I'll be sure and do that. And will see if I can get you a better price on crawlberries while I'm at it. And no, lack of creativity is definitely a Kree trait." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 08:56 am UTC (link)
	"Aw, thanks. And yes. Even if they were going to be, they'd probably purposely avoid it because it sounded like a Skrullish thing to do. Just like I'm sure the Skrulls wouldn't buy oatmeal, for reasons of Kree." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 09:01 am UTC (link)
	"Its true, or almost true. Most civilizations have something akin to oatmeal. The Skrull just usually add fruit juice or... I suppose it equates best to pepper... in theirs. Otherwise, their main equivalent without adornment is fed at times to prisoners. The equivalent of dry bread and water." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 09:12 am UTC (link)
	"Ah. Makes sense, I guess. So'd the crust come out okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2013-02-11 05:04 pm UTC (link)

He spends several moments pondering. The problems with asking a gourmet with superhuman sense of taste how it is.

"Very good, though very balanced. This would appeal to the Kree taste, if their working classes had more dessert. On Shi'ar heavy days, you might want to find more sweet notes, given their avian background and influence on their palate, while Skrullian empire people are used to a more savory note in sweets, but consume a lot of them."

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	notafailure 2013-02-11 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Good to know, thank you. The Kree aren't exactly a priority in desserts, so I'll definitely work on some variants." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 09:10 pm UTC (link)
	He nods. "I, on the other hand, think its fantastic. I do miss Earth cuisine." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	Jean-Louise smiles. "Glad there, at least. And you can always come by here. I need to get ahead on the food in advance of the next time I need saving." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 09:35 pm UTC (link)
	"We'd act in defense of the station, or you, regardless, but the food is appreciated. I'll probably become a regular when I'm with the guardians when they visit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

notafailure
2013-02-11 09:48 pm UTC (link)

"I know, but it seems fitting, and the insight's nice." Pause. "Also been hoping to ask you if you could maybe come along when I make another run to the Sisterhood. Don't get me wrong, totally nice ladies, they don't give me the creeps at all, but being there does. There's a pretty little swamp-nunnery that's used to perpetuate a really annoying regional galactic power. It's just screaming for something horrible to happen for political convenience."

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	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Hm, its been a long while. I'd be happy to though... and it would make my mother very happy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	Jean-Louise raises an eyebrow. "Is she big on ornamental gardens and libraries? Or does this have something to do with your going steady?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	"My mother denies my foray into 'going steady'. Her assumptions are, of course, wrong, but she likes hearing about ventures into places full of women. Even nunneries of the sisterhood." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Ah. Well, yeah, it's terribly promising. Tons of females who don't see outsiders extremely frequently and have no interest -- or possibility -- of pursuing relationships with males of their own species. All she has to do is completely ignore how you've said you're conducting yourself for now, and you've got options like whoa." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	"My mother is... exceedingly optimistic that way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	"She and your dad are still friends? Were they ever anything but friends?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 11:25 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm not even certain I'd call them friends. Allies, certainly, compatible acquaintances willing to aid each other with what they wanted or needed at the time. After my birth, they frequently didn't associate much save over dealing with my upbringing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	"That's certainly ... different, just coming from the point of view of my family and all. I'm sure it's very normal for Eternals and for your mom." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-11 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm not positive my mother has a normal. Most of her attention is reserved, continuously, for what her cosmic awareness, and her interpretations of what is best for the universe tell her. As for my father... yes.Most of his wives in times past were human." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-11 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Didn't being widowed that much suck, even if you're used to losing people?" Pause. Blink. "Didn't mean that to sound callous, about your dad or you or anything." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cosmic_son
2013-02-11 11:46 pm UTC (link)

"Why would it sound callous? Its the truth. Its why many Eternals separate themselves from shorter lived races, to associate with gods and other cosmic beings, while some, like Sersi and my father rather enjoy the passion of those with briefer lives. Both consider getting to witness, and somewhat encourage those passions a fair trade for the losses. Even so, my father sought to ensure I was prepared for an immortal existence."

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	notafailure 2013-02-12 12:18 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. Makes sense. Sheesh, if anything happened to one of my parents, the other would fall apart, probably even now, much less the way they were when I was a kid." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 12:20 am UTC (link)
	"For similar reasons and perspectives, I fear for my cousin when her fiancee dies." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-12 12:25 am UTC (link)
	Jean-Louise nods and sighs. "Yeah. That's rough. You want a drink of anything, even if not milk?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 12:29 am UTC (link)
	"I'd love something to go with this, yes. Whatever you think best... that isn't skrullian milk." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-12 12:32 am UTC (link)
	She pours him a glass of iced tea. "It's been a quiet day. Always nice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 12:36 am UTC (link)
	He takes the tea with a grateful nod. Its a nice change, especially from the scent of ship's rations. It makes me glad I don't actually have to eat them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-12 02:11 am UTC (link)
	"Gotta admit, never much wanted to experiment with how much I did or didn't have to eat. I definitely don't live on cosmic radiation or whatever." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"Sometimes the options for sustenance are limited otherwise. There is some benefit to only heaving to eat when one wants to as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-12 02:58 am UTC (link)
	She nods and sips some tea of her own. "Plus you get to look like you do no matter what. Nothing implied by that; just enjoying the view." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 03:15 am UTC (link)
	He chuckles at that. "I've heard that before, yes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-12 03:31 am UTC (link)
	It's good that he knows he's a walking sentient sculpture with optional breathing, so it doesn't have to get weird. "You're a heck of a connosieur for someone for whom food is technically pointless. Not that I'm complaining; I can always use the market research." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 03:40 am UTC (link)
	"Its one of my hobbies." he responds with a small nod. "The family sense of smell and taste don't hurt either, I'm sure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	notafailure 2013-02-12 06:11 am UTC (link)
	"Definitely handy. So, barring emergencies -- and knocking wood -- you could maybe go with me in three days?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cosmic_son 2013-02-12 06:36 am UTC (link)
	"I see no reason why not. Three days, then." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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