Friends Forever!
RW Abbey: Kitchen
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This is a long, narrow room with five large fireplaces set into one wall, and two equally large wood burning iron stoves set against the opposite wall. Several small, rectangular tables rest in here, but there are no chairs available. The rest of the wall space is taken up by an entire array of shelves, cupboards, and counters which hold the day-to-day cooking supplies and utensils. The kitchen is clean and well maintained, and more recent efforts have been made toward organization of the cooking ware.
On the wall just right of the door leading into Great Hall is a neatly penned chart, which lists the names of beasts assigned to cooking duty as well as the dates and times they are scheduled. A small note above the chart urges residents to volunteer for at least a slot or two a week.
Morning light is streaming in through the windows. The ovens have been stoked for the days cooking.
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Exits/Entrances:
[G]reat [H]all [Wine] Cellar [Sc]ullery
[C]avern [H]ole [Pan]try [La]rder
[Ki]tchen [P]ath
Caleb has finished chores and is now doing something he hasn't in a couple weeks or more and that’s cook, even if it’s just a little bit and he seems to be enjoying it as he tastes what he is making and smiles adding some salt, just a pinch and then stirs the pot smiling even more.
Cynthia walks into the kitchen and watches the other mouse before she speaks "What ya doing now? I thought you were not able to cook while on punishment or whatever" She folds her arms over her chest as she stays off to the side.
Caleb looks over and frowns "I..sort of missed it and I still have chopped up veggies. I am sure they won't mind once and it’s enjoyable....well for me if is anyways and fun to create something neat and different"
Cynthia blinks "Cooking is enjoyable, how is that so seems like work to me"
Caleb smiles "Like this is a like broccoli and potato soup, it’s different but good." He says "Broccoli and potatoes, some cream and a little salt. In a large saucepan combine potatoes and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Mash potatoes slightly. Stir in broccoli and milk. Bring just to simmering."
Cynthia shrugs "Don't sound good to me"
Caleb says, "In a medium bowl toss together 2 cups cheese and flour; gradually add to soup, stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with pepper." Yeah he likes to talk and explain things as he goes along and seems to really REALLY enjoy cooking as he smiles and stirs, he hmmms "Maybe needs..something...I know just a little onion"
Cynthia raises an eyebrow as she watches him, " You know, your probably gonna get into trouble"
Caleb shrugs "I don't know, I like cooking as its...fun and maybe I will but I do have. well least a little free time" He adds the onion to the soup and stirs as he gets a spoon and tastes, nodding to himself, “Sides...its relaxing"
Cynthia sits down, " I say no on that..relaxing bit. what are you going to do when the feast is going on later in the week?"
Caleb frowns as he finishes the soup "Most likely be in my room, not able to go to it." He sits the pot aside and then looks for a bowl to get some of the soup and then sits down after getting a spoon and starts to eat it and smiles a little "Soup turned out good."
Cynthia shrugs, "That’s nice, guess we all have our different skills"
Caleb listens "And you have a skill with the harp and singing, least I liked it" He eats another spoonful of the soup and then hmmms,"Soup?"
Cynthia frowns and stands up "Yeah and you have a skill with spying...and no thanks" She then storms off into another room.
RW Abbey: Cavern Hole
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This room is slightly smaller than Great Hall, but still of a size large enough to accomodate a great number of gathered beasts. A large fireplace is set into one of the walls, and there are a series of small tables and chairs near one end for beasts who are eating late, or simply prefer the smaller tables for their meals. Cushions and blankets have been set in one corner. A short flight of steps leads up to Great Hall, and along the walls of the stairs, going both ways, the word 'Redwall' has been carved into the stone.
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Exits/Entrances:
[G]reat [H]all
[Ki]tchen
Caleb has followed her into the room and walks slowly over "Cynthia? Ya ok?" Hey he even brought some of that soup he made and sits a bowl down in front of her and some water also and sits down across from her.
Cynthia looks up and is frowning, maybe even crying "What do you want Caleb, I left to...to be alone now go away" she says in a quiet tone.
Caleb frowns "But..your crying and...is it something I said I am sorry if it was. I really do like your music and your voice is very pretty."
Cynthia looks at the soup and starts to eat some and blinks, hey this is good and she eats all of it before speaking again "Its..I am not that good, ok you don’t have to say things to make me feel better.." She eats the rest of the soup and adds "And this is good soup, you somehow made broccoli taste good"
Caleb offers a smile she watches her enjoy the soup he made "And how do I know you’re not saying that to make ME feel better" He waits on a reply.
"And why would I......" Cynthia starts and then ohhhs and nods "Ok Ok..maybe...just ...few really be nice to me before came here and..it’s hard to trust ok"
Caleb nods "I know...hard to gain and like easy to lose at times but I like to be your friend, I mean you helped me when me and you were outside the abbey and I admit I was worried about you and thought you died once and I am glad you didn’t die"
Cynthia blinks "You...are? And is my singing and harp playing really that good..I mean I could probably do better"
Caleb smiles and nods "Yes it is and yeah..like I want to be better and great at cooking and you can be great at singing and playing the harp and we both could be like the best beasts at a feast...maybe the Spring one even"
Cynthia chuckles a little," What else do you make well besides soup?"
Caleb smiles, cooking is his passion and it shows as he speaks "Breads, cookies, pies and I have made soups and even one time made this shortcake"
Cynthia watches him and can't help but smile when he smiles, "Neat...I hope you do very well and learn lots and lots and maybe even make your own feast someday"
Caleb says, "I even made this like pudding once and thinking of trying to make a pudding inside of a like shortcake type thing..with berries it would be so yummy I think"
Cynthia smirks "Well I am gonna be a famous singer and harp player first." She smiles and takes a sip of water."Yeah and like be so so well know all over the place."
Caleb grins "And like I would be the one making the feast for your like famous performances.."
Cynthia smiles "That would be so neat." She smiles at him "I am glad we are friends and I hope we are never not friends"
Caleb says, "Yeah friends forever"
Cynthia nods and goes to give him a hug and smiles warmly at him." I am gonna go practice my singing and music..kay, see you later Caleb" She then heads off.
Caleb smiles as he is hugged and gives one of his own"Ok...see you later..Cynthia"
