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[bufudyne]

Thank you.

I've had to branch out in the colours that I use, but... I believe it's coming along well nevertheless.

[Really, it's a riot of colour in here. Yusuke's satisfied with it EVEN THOUGH HE NEVER GETS TO USE THE COLOUR HE WANTS, MAGIC PAINTS.]

[messianic]

It's nice to see so much color, honestly.

[Minato just hums, nodding.]

It's turning out really well.

[You're doing well, Yusuke.]

[bufudyne]

[Yusuke nods, both in agreement and thanks.]

It is something to do, thinking up what I shall paint the next room.

...But, the kitchen is this way. I'd like you to try what I made before it gets cold.

[HE KNOWS IF HE STARTS TALKING ABOUT HIS IDEAS HE'LL GO ON FOREVER so he leads Minato into the otherwise-quiet house, very clean aside from what he's calling his atelier which is a disgusting mess but we're not going in there (yet??).]

[messianic]

[You know, that's fair. Minato follows right along, and to the kitchen they go! He'll set his dish on the counter as well, a very classic grilled fish with veggies, expression curious to see what Yusuke made as well.

Food...!!

One of his favorite things.]

[bufudyne]

[Food is the best, and Yusuke smiles appreciatively at what he's brought, moving to his covered dish not far down the counter to take it off. Delicious goose with vegetables awaits and... yeah it's artfully arranged.

Tastefully, even. Not weird artful. Just plain pretty. It's apparent right away that food arrangement is apparently part of his hobbies yet he forgets to eat.]

Your dish looks delicious. I hope mine will suit your tastes as well. [It's legit. Yusuke can cook. He also didn't throw in weird things for fun this time.]

[messianic]

[Oh my god.... that's such a pretty dish, and Minato blinks at it before he smiles a little.]

Your dish almost looks too pretty to eat, Kitagawa-san... but it smells to good not to.

[He's so excited. Proper dinner!]

Should we set up at the table?

[And then they can just pick off of the plates like heathens because this is heathen town.]

[bufudyne]

Thank you.

[And he puffs up happily, proudly, as he moves to scoop up his dish.]

That would be best. I'll grab some other plates, you have a seat once you have yours there, Arisato.

[messianic]

Got it.

[Once the food's all properly laid out? Minato contentedly settles into his seat.]

We should do this more often, honestly... this is already more fun.

[bufudyne]

[Yusuke settles opposite him, smiling as he begins to take some of the food... though he does serve Minato as well, laying food on his plate.]

I think so as well. It's quite pleasing to share the results of one's cooking with someone else for a change...

[It also actually makes Yusuke more eager to cook and not just munch on whatever's there.]

[messianic]

It makes it all seem a bit more worthwhile, right?

[He likes cooking for others even more than himself too, he gets it... but for now, Minato just hums at the food on his plate, pleased, and:]

Thank you for the food.

[ITADAKIMASU.]

[bufudyne]

Thank you for the food.

[Yusuke echoes, bringing his hands together and then yeah he's going to dig straight in.]

I know that many people feel frustrated and trapped here, but... I cannot help but to feel satisfied when I see the colour that has returned to food and every day items.

[FEELS LIKE THEY DONE GOOD]

[messianic]

[That's cute, Yusuke...]

I agree.

[Also, this is delicious, and Minato is digging in quite contentedly.]

It can be a little frustrating for everyone to be stuck here when they have important things to do back home, but... it really does feel like we're doing something meaningful, doesn't it?

[bufudyne]

Yes. Certainly, I am not sure what end goal we are progressing toward, but...

We are progressing somewhere.

[And, as an aside:] Your dish is delicious.

[messianic]

[Oh... Yusuke is endearing.]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it--yours is delicious too.

[Honestly--]

I'm relieved that I'm starting to get the hang of cooking in a place like this, finally.

[bufudyne]

The limited ingredients with taste make it a challenge... but it is one that can only improve our cooking skills.

[He apparently enjoys it in some degree... Yusuke...]

[messianic]

And trying to get used to the weird old time stoves and things... It's been an adventure, honestly.

But I feel like we're learning some useful life skills.

[So...worth it? Worth it.]

[bufudyne]

Cooking on a fire outside gives food a pleasant smoky flavour, I think.

[Though yeah uh definitely burned himself the first few goes. Both on old timey stoves and otherwise.]

We have become more survivalist, haven't we?

[messianic]

Yeah, we have...

It's not a skillset I expected to ever need to get, but... I guess it's opened my eyes to how little I knew, living in a city.

[Not a bad thing, though...!]

[bufudyne]

We are used to very much a different lifestyle.

[Yusuke nods.]

Our usual habits or knowledge don't apply well here... but luckily humans are adaptable.

[messianic]

I guess so. It's amazing how we've all adapted to our situation here, honestly.

[But... in a good way.]

I guess when you look at it like that, it's pretty inspiring.

[bufudyne]

Yes. People's spirits cannot be whittled down so easily, either.

[He takes another appreciative bite of food with a content sigh.

Food is delicious.]

Food eaten with company always tastes even more delicious, do you not think? [just gotta comment, he's an earnest boy.]

[messianic]

You're right about that. We should do this more often, Kitagawa-san.

[Why not, right? Dinners together would be nice, and a good way to practice their cooking, and...]

It'd be a lot more fun to eat more meals together.

[bufudyne]

[Yusuke visibly brightens.]

Yes, I agree.

Shall we make this a regular thing, then? [He doesn't get to eat as often with people here... not much at all. Not that he's complaining or that he minds, the others have their preoccupations but he'd grown quite used to eating with a bunch of people, or at least one other.]

[messianic]

Do you mind?

[He'd really like that--in all honesty:]

Over the past year I've gotten used to eating dinner with other people, so it's a little strange for me to try to do otherwise.

[bufudyne]

I have, as well.

[He frankly admits to it, his smile widening.]

It was not something I realised how much I enjoyed until it wasn't happening as often.