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(Note: Terry gave Kido his phone. Bought his own flipphone on 8/26!)

He has a stall set up in the market street for locating things. Feel free to thread it out with an inbox action thread or handwave it!

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[overstrain]

It's fine if you watch, but I was gonna make a ham and cheese quiche.

[ He's wondering if that would be too high level for her... ]

[flowerclips]

Sounds delicious!

[ She has no idea if the difficulty level is too high for her. Who knows. She'll try her best and if she burns herself, that's why she has Ananke :) ]

I'll make sure to stay out of the way so you can cook properly and just watch.

[overstrain]

[ Hm, hm, hmmmmmm. ]

Actually, why don't you help me? You can practice using a kitchen knife too.

[ For cooking. Not stabbing. ]

It'll take some time to get used to it, but if you keep practicing, it'll be super easy eventually. Wanna cut some chives for me?

[flowerclips]

Oh, okay, I can do that! I'll do my best!

[ If she cuts herself and bleeds all over the chives, she'll still think that they're good to eat. Mmmm ]

How should I cut the chives...?

[overstrain]

[ That is not how he wants to extend his lifespan... ]

First, you align the chives together on the cutting board. The knife you're going to use is pretty small, but still sharp, so be careful, okay? The best way to cut them is by starting on the end and slowly work your way in.

[ Then he'll demonstrate how Rei should use her hands so that she doesn't cut a finger off--curling her fingers inwards while her knuckles rest against the blade. ]

[flowerclips]

[ Is Rei still giving Terry her blood now and then because she still would do that if he would take it. ]

Mm, I think I can do that.

[ Since she doesn't need a box to properly use the counter, she can cut the chives slowly and very carefully. She doesn't want to mess up so she'll be very focused on her task. It'll probably take her at least a full minute or two to finish. ]

[overstrain]

[ Despite how long Rei is taking, Terry is proud of her. He remembers when he and Kido were talking about letting Rei cook and Terry was fully supportive, even if it meant getting a portable stove so that she could practice outside. Once she finishes, Terry looks over the chives. Some pieces could be cut smaller, so he'll note that. ]

You did a good job! Could you slice these two parts a little smaller? Just cut them in half.

[flowerclips]

[ There was also that time when Kido made Terry agree that he can't let Rei into the kitchen or else he's not allowed to move in with them. Times sure have changed. ]

Okay!

[ She does as instructed, taking a few long seconds because she wants to chop them perfectly, but once she finishes, she's filled with energy. She's going to help cook! She's going to learn how to work around in a kitchen! And maybe not burn something to the ground! ]

What's next?! What else can I help with?!

[overstrain]

[ I would like to call this... development.

Terry is so happy he can finally seriously teach her how to cook. Even if it's just helping out in the kitchen, it's a good step to take. ]

I'm glad that you're excited, Rei. But the others are still sleeping, so let's be excited, but a little quieter, okay? Can you get the baking tray out from under the oven? It should be like a circle shape.

[flowerclips]

Oh, sorry...!

[ She says this in a hushed tone. She was very excited to help and start to learn. She was only slightly interested in cooking at the very beginning because then she could eat a bunch of dishes without having to go out, but since Terry and Kido spoil her and cook those dishes anyway, she never thought about learning. Then Toki came along and now she's determined to cook 3929120 meals to make him happy. ]

Umm, what's the difference between cooking and baking?

[ She'll grab the baking tray but she just realized that she has no idea what the difference is. Is there a cooking tray as well??? ]

[overstrain]

[ Hm. Terry tries to think of how to word that as he takes the baking tray from Rei. ]

Cooking is like... a general term when you prepare food with heat. Baking is a type of cooking that uses the oven.

[flowerclips]

Ohhh, so we're baking a quiche and not cooking it?

[ Seems simple enough to understand. ]

[overstrain]

Kinda! Hm...

[ While Terry gets ready, he tries to think of a way to describe it to Rei. ]

It's a little like how "fruits" are a category, and an "apple" is from that category. So the "cooking" would be "fruits" and "baking" would be the "apple".

[flowerclips]

[ Terry truly knows his little sister. Using food examples are the best. ]

Oh, I see! Then what's orange, grapes, or pears?

[ ... food examples are also the worst because it gets her distracted. ]

[overstrain]

Roasting, frying, and boiling.

[ He smiles and decides to roll with it so that Rei can learn that there are different kinds of cooking too. He puts the things into the oven and sets the heat. ]

Alright, let's go wait on the couch.

[flowerclips]

Mmhm!

[ And she bounces off to the couch. Maybe she can take a quick nap while breakfast is baking. She did wake up early, after all. ]

How long do we have to wait?

[overstrain]

Hm... Probably forty minutes? I set a timer and I can wake up for it. I'm a light sleeper.

[ They're on the couch that makes everyone useless. Terry isn't one to take naps, but he sure wants a nap now. He yawns while covering his mouth. ]

I'm gonna take a quick nap...

[flowerclips]

[ Yawns are very contagious because Rei mimics Terry. She then rubs one of her eyes. ]

Me too... let's nap and then eat breakfast.

[ She'll begin to lie down on the couch that makes everyone useless. She isn't a light sleeper so Terry will have to shake her awake once breakfast is ready. ]

[overstrain]

[ Terry cuddles with Rei because cuddles are the best. It's cuddle season!!

Sleep well, Rei... Terry will absolutely wake her up when it's time for breakfast. ]