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ϡ - Chapter ThirtyOne; Celebrating Two Years [Action|Voice] Backdated to the 9th

[ It's a nice day today isn't is Luceti? If you're wandering around the village today you'll notice one stand filled and piled high with donuts. Not just any ordinary donuts, no, these are called Gogoşi and they're a rather delicious little treat from Helios' home, Romania. Donuts without holes and filled with a sweet chocolate filling. That's not all though! There's pretzels, and some little chocolate sponge cakes filled with almond cream as well. They all line the table in no particular order and there's also hot chocolate, tea, and coffee for anyone trying to fight off the cold of the day. ]

Two years...it really doesn't feel that way. I-I suppose a lot of you having been here for longer think the same thing. But in truth we all take time and change differently. We've all been through the arrival, which might I give a warmest of welcome to all our newest! And we've seen things and watched people we care deeply about, and have experience this fascinating and more often than not slightly insufferable place with, go away just as quickly as they came. People we never even dreamed of ever meeting and people we never want to ever leave. [ He laughs a little and there might be a slight tinge of sadness within it. ]

That's not to say Luceti should be given all the credit for making such profound friendships between people here, but well, it does have a very prominent part in it. Still home is home no matter what and I'd like to think of this place as my second one if you will.

I-I also wanted to, um, give back to everyone for being here not-not just for myself but in general. Together as a village we're quite something through thick and thin, always there for one another, always trying to help when it seems like nothing could possibly get any worse. We're rather amazing when you think about it given everything that's been thrown at us and then some. [ He'll stop his sappy rambling before he gets all emotional, okay? ]

S-So if you're hungry or in need of a warming up I've setup a little stand in the town plaza with hot coco, tea, and coffee. Anyone is free to stop by and I do mean anyone including all you New feathers! There's plenty to go around. I've also made some, some desserts from my own home just a few little treats.

[ Because even he, being an adult and knowledgeable in traveling, still sometimes has a touch of homesickness every once in awhile. But it's not as bad or even as prominent as it used to be. Luceti really has changed that much of him, that's for certain, and he's actually rather glad for it. ]

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No, not really. We have some pasta and rice around, a little love on vegetables and meat so I'll need to make a trip to the store.

I could always go if you want? I-I'm in the village already as it is. [ Hm, hm. ] Then I can give the remaining food I have to the Welcome Center and come back home with the food. [ might as well. It's far too much for the two, or even three when Giles gets back, to eat by themselves. ]

I need to get out of the house. But how about I put together a list of things we need and I meet you at the grocery store?

Ah alright! I'll be by the stand. Do take your time Ginia, there's no rush after all.

Of course, though you know me. Think about what you want for dinner, all right?

I'll certainly do so. [ And I mean now that he has food on the mind? He'll try to think of something especially delicious. ]

[And later, after they've both had time to take care of their respective tasks, Ginia will head out to the grocery store. She'll wait outside for Helios, patiently checking over her list and making a few adjustments here and there.]

[ And after a good majority of people have stopped by and gotten their fill of delectable Romanian sweets Helios will find Ginia outside the grocery store and make his way over. ] Ah! I-I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long!

[Ginia looks up as he walks over and shakes her head.]

Not at all, don't worry. Figure out what you want for dinner?

[ He thinks on it for a moment. ] How about a stew? Nothing like a hearty, warm, stew for a cold winter's day.

A stew sounds great. Something with lots of vegetables and meat?

[ Mm that sounds delicious. ] Yes that sounds positively delicious. [ He cannot wait for some stew. ]

And perhaps the extra gogosi I made for us for dessert?

Sounds like a perfect plan. Let's go shop then. [And she'll grab the door and hold it open for him.] I hope they have fresh vegetables in today. I've had the worst craving for a salad.

Ah! Thank you! [ He'll step inside with a nod. ] Definitely not a bad craving to have. [ Unlike his for sweets buuut. ]

I think they might have some cucumbers. I-I know a lovely recipe for cucumber salad if you want to try it? A little, sugar, salt, pepper, onions and some apple cider vinegar. It's quite delicious.

Cucumber salad... that sounds pretty good. Salad and stew, what do you think?

Salad and stew it is! [ He smiles back at her before going off to get some other deliciously fresh looking cucumbers. Yum. ] I am going to help cook you know. [ because he really doesn't want you doing all the work having just gotten back. He'd feel absolutely dreadful. ]

A cucumber salad isn't exactly difficult after all.

[Ginia follows, eying the cucumbers and picking out two good-sized ones. For a salad, of course. Oo, look, carrots!]

I'm aware of that. I could argue, but it'd be futile and cooking is always fun with two.

I'm glad you think so. Two hands are better than one as the saying goes! [ Oh and that is a mighty big onion, he takes that one inspecting it before nodding in approval. Only the best! Cooking is serious business! ]

[Don't forget the celery!] Your hands are appreciated. I don't think I could convince you otherwise anyway.

You most certainly cannot, unfortunately. [ Celery is picked up and Helios smiles back at Ginia. ] But I think we have everything or should I pick up some more ingredients for dessert?

I suppose even I know when to step away from an argument. All right, I'll let you help me with dinner, but just this once. [She can't help the smile on her face as she grabs some herbs.] I think we can always use ingredients for dessert. At this rate, we should open up our own bakery. Not to give competition, but to stop eating all of Regal's food.

Just this once yes, yes of course. [ A sigh. Or any other times you just get back from a mission battered and bruised. ]

Our own bakery, hm? I wonder if Regal ever needs any assistance with his own. It'd be lovely to help every once in awhile. [ It couldn't hurt to ask at least. Helios will go procure some dough, baking powder, vanilla extract and other things to make delicious sweets out of off the shelves in the meantime. ]

I think...if I wasn't a headmaster sometimes I'd go and open up my own.

It's a question worth asking. Baking is so much fun. [Even if she's a self-proclaimed stress baker. But if everyone gets cookies or cake out of it, it can't be so bad, right?]

You'd have a loyal customer in me, that's for sure. Well? How about something small here?

Yes and being able to make people happy with what you produce...I certainly wouldn't mind doing it.

[ Helios laugh looking over at Ginia with a smile. ] Well you'll be the first in on opening day! [ He pauses thinking about it. ] I-I'm not sure. M-Maybe something out of the house like...a personal delivery service maybe? Order something over the journal we bake it and deliver it to you... [ huh that actually sounds rather amusing. ]

Teleportation guarantees it'll arrive extremely fresh and hot.

Assuming Giles doesn't beat me to it. [Or they could walk in together, or help Helios out with the baking, really, all sorts of options when it comes to these three.] That'd be fun. In all this weather, who wouldn't appreciate fresh cookies delivered to their door or into their house?

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