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sasuke and sakura

they are back in the sea


I’m sorry

[And that’s it. Sorry Trench, if you were expecting more information, he doesn’t have it to give. Partly because what do you even say to something like this? And partly because this is Melius we’re talking about and the guy barely does social interaction - let alone dealing with heavy news.]

[… time to wallow in a pile of succulents and misery!]

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Stew? [Wow, it's like Peter is offering bars of solid gold. Or rare alchemy ingredients. Because Melius perks right up. The mention of any kind of soup makes his day. That's his specialty when he's not cooking up potions.]

[His tail even seems to wag slightly back and forth.]

I - I think that - that sounds very good. But um. What are... what are cup cakes?

[We're just not going to talk about his Omen who is rude and sassy and deserves no treats.]

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( Peter's grin brightens a little at that reaction — he was hoping it might be something Melius could enjoy. )

Oh, they're like.... little cakes? With icing on the top. I have a vanilla one and a chocolate, you totally get first choice.

( Peter shuffles the bag in his arms again, perking up too. ) Is it cool to eat back here? I can set everything out wherever you wanna.

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Oh!

[Look at how he perks up even more. His tail even starts waving slightly around. Not quite wagging, he's not a canine. But he's clearly delighted by that idea.]

I um - I do like - baked things. Van-vanilla. I like that kind. [Of course he does.] But um. Um, yes. Yes, it's - safe.

I don't keep volatile things... in the open.

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( Considering what Melius is going through right now, dealing with the loss of his friends and household, Peter's heart is giving a happy little flip at the delight in the other. Through it all is that lingering odd ache, knowing about his loss, but maybe in the moment he can help just a little. )

Then the vanilla's yours, dude. Here, I'll set everything out for you.

( He moves to the nearest available clear surface he can see, tugging out a container of hearty stew with vegetables in it, and two little bowls, all very neatly packed by Luna. There's water and a couple pieces of bread, and then, as promised, a container for two cupcakes. They've gotten kind of squashed in the journey, and exchanged some frosting, but otherwise it's a nice little dessert.

Peter gets right to work fixing Melius up a bowl and then hands it to with a little spoon, before preparing a second for himself. )

Hopefully it's still pretty warm — Luna heated it up pretty hot right before I left.

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[There's a crate with space available. Thankfully, it's a crate of flasks and not anything dangerous. Melius takes care of his supplies, his parents taught him well! It rattles a bit, but nothing serious.]

[He is... very intently watching the cupcakes. They look like little tarts, and the lizard is a sucker for baked goods. Bread, pastry, all of the above.]

Th... thank you. And - and her too. If um. If it isn't. Warm. I can - maybe help.

[But nothing seems too cold. And, frankly, even if it were, Melius wouldn't say a word about it. He accepts the bowl, and has the grace to wait until Peter has soup too before going to town. Huh - apparently it's been a while since he'd fed himself.]

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( Peter's grinning again as his friend hits his soup, and wastes no time following suit, helping himself to his own hearty mouthfuls. It really is good, and still pretty warm, and there's nothing like something like this when you're feeling bummed... it's definitely comfort food.

After a few moments, he gives an almost mischievous smile and reaches for the cupcakes, drawing them closer — offering the vanilla one over to Melius. They've only just started the lunch but who said you couldn't indulge in some sweetness before you get finished?? )

Dessert with the main course is the only way to do it.

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[He has to take a moment to finish scarfing the food he was about to eat. It's rude to talk with your mouth full!]

O-Oh... Okay.

[Very carefully, he reaches for the offered pastry. It doesn't look too familiar. Sweets where he was from lacked the cute frosting top. Sometimes there would be icing, cream? That kind of thing. It looks almost too cute to eat it.]

[But you know what? He's going to!! And then his eyes get even bigger, if possible.]

It - it's so sweet! [But from his tone, that's not a bad thing at all. Quite the opposite.]

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( Peter's grin widens again at the other's reaction, and he's reaching for the chocolate one to take a bite, too. )

Right?? So sweet, and soooo good.

( He's not even really a Sweets Guy but he can still appreciate it. Especially Luna's baking — he's incredibly weak to it... )

I should've brought more, but I didn't want to give you a sugar headache.

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She - she is really good at this.

[A really good baker. He's seriously impressed. And it's hard not to just inhale the whole little cake.]

I um. I don't - think these are. In my world. We - we have sweets. But not like this.

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If you ever want to try some other kinds, I bet she could always use more taste-testers. ( Peter grins as he finishes off his own cupcake, and licks some icing off of a finger; Peter, please have some manners... )

You should come over sometimes, have dinner and dessert with us. We could even make it a regular thing.

( Melius isn't alone, even if it might feel like that right now. Peter wants to make sure the other knows that, and extend a hand a bit more to him. It'd be nice to have him over on a regular basis, to stay closer like that. )

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Yes! I um. I mean, yes please. That - that would be. Nice. I like baked things.

[It would be rude to sound too eager, right? He shouldn't do that.]

O-oh, uh. I can um. Help. With food. I'm good with soup.

[It's the thing he's best at, actually.]