7/13/07 // OOC!Winry, OOC!Clara, IC!Ed
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omg_fmaWho: OOC!Winry, OOC!Clara, IC!Ed
When: 7/13/07
Rating: G
Category: Misc Happenings
Summary: Winry cooks up some Xingian food for some friends and Clara is a devious little matchmaker.
OOC!Winry: *rushing around the upstairs kitchen making sure everything's cooking okay* ...I think everything's almost done.
OOC!Clara: ...Is there anything I can help you with?
OOC!Winry: Could you stir the soup a little? *putting the finishing touches on the chai tow kway*
OOC!Clara: Sure! *does as instructed* ...Mmmm, this smells amazing!
OOC!Winry: Thanks, I'm glad everything's turning out so good, especially since this is the first time I've cooked it. *sets the appetizer aside, pleased with how it came out, turns her attention to the almond chicken*
IC!Ed: *walks up to Clara's front door and knocks on its surface, slowly realizing that a knock might not be heard inside such a big place*
IC!Ed: *reaches for the doorknob, wondering half-jokingly if it's been left unlocked and finds to his surprise that it actually is. blinks in shock, staring at the opening he's created, hesitant to enter*
OOC!Clara: You're lucky you get to work with the people who really know how it should be done... I bet you pick up a lot of handy tips.
OOC!Winry: Yeah, though I haven't picked up many so far. It's can be hard to pick up on those things in a busy kitchen. *finishes the food* Now all we need to do is wait for Ed and serve the food.
IC!Ed: *eventually pushes the door a little more open and enters, poking his head in first and looking around* ... Hello? Anyone home?
IC!Ed: *catches a whiff of something delicious smelling and instantly starts to follow it to its source, drawn to it*
OOC!Clara: ...He ought to be here soon. I can't imagine him being too late for free food. *grins*
IC!Ed: *continues to wander... has absolutely no idea where he's headed, only that it will lead him to someplace with yummy foodstuffs waiting to be devoured*
OOC!Winry: *laughs* He seemed excited about this. It'd be a shame if he missed the food while it was still hot.
IC!Ed: *eventually finds his destination and pokes his head into the room, looking around and still sniffing at the air* ... Whatever that is, it smells amazing.
OOC!Clara: Mmhmm... well, it won't hurt to let it cool a few minutes, anyway. ...Oh, Ed! There you are!
OOC!Winry: *smiles* Hey, Ed! You're just in time.
IC!Ed: *blinks in surprise at seeing Clara in the room, breaks into a huge grin as he enters fully* Hey Clara! *to Winry* Really? Good, 'cause I'm starved.
IC!Ed: *looks around at the food, eyes wide in excitement* So... you cooked all this?!
OOC!Clara: *chuckles at his enthusiasm*
OOC!Winry: There's plenty to eat. *slight blush* Yeah, with a little help from Clara, of course.
OOC!Clara: ...Well. I stirred things.
IC!Ed: Really?? *is always amazed at people that can cook* Wow... It looks delicious!!
OOC!Clara: I'll bet it tastes delicious, too... shall we eat?
IC!Ed: YES!! *sort of catches himself at his eagerness and decides he should tone it down... maybe just a little bit* Ah... Please?
OOC!Clara: *laughs* Well, someone's brought his appetite with him!
OOC!Winry: Thanks. *giggles* Go right ahead, take as much as you want.
IC!Ed: *flushes a bit in embarrassment, but still doesn't quite hesitate to grab a plate and start digging in*
OOC!Winry: *takes a plate and waits for Ed to finish*
OOC!Clara: ...Shall I get beverages for everyone? What would you like to drink?
IC!Ed: *in the middle of getting some soup into a bowl when Clara asks, looks up* Um... What've you got...?
OOC!Clara: Oh, the usual, water, milk, fruit juices... I've made some iced green tea... I could make hot tea, or coffee.... *keeps her fridge well-stocked*
OOC!Winry: I'll take some orange juice, if that isn't too much trouble...
IC!Ed: *grins at Winry* Orange juice sounds good.
OOC!Clara: *nods* Orange juice it is! *gets out a few glasses, pouring two glasses of orange juice and some iced tea for herself, setting the glasses on the kitchen table*
OOC!Winry: *smiles back as she starts putting some food on her plate* Thanks, Clara.
OOC!Clara: Mmhmm, you're welcome. Thanks for cooking all of this food! *picks up a plate, waiting for Winry to finish*
IC!Ed: *loving loving the food, reaches for a glass of orange juice* Thanks. And this tastes great, Winry! What is it?
OOC!Winry: It was nothing, really. *sits down when she's done* Ah, it's egg drop soup, almond chicken, and *has some problems saying the next dish* chai tow kway.
OOC!Clara: *serves herself some food, chuckling* Those Xingian names sure are a mouthful.
IC!Ed: *blinks owlishly at Winry, mouth full of almond chicken, then swallows and grins* It's really good. You weren't kidding when you said you were learning a lot!
OOC!Winry: They are. I'm so glad I only have to cook them. *goes red at the compliments* Thanks, but these dishes weren't that difficult to make...
OOC!Clara: *sits down, sipping carefully at the egg drop soup*
IC!Ed: Really? *peers at the food he's gathered on his plate, then at the still untouched food* They don't really look that way. *laughs* I guess I'm just always impressed with home cooking!
OOC!Clara: ...Mmm, the soup is really tasty....
OOC!Winry: Looks can be deceiving. *eating the fried radish cake* ...I had always wondered what this tasted like. I made it a couple times at work but never had a chance to eat it.
IC!Ed: *nods vigorously in agreement with Clara, having some of the soup himself. looks back at Winry* Well, now's your chance, right? You like it?
OOC!Clara: *tries some of the chai tow kway, mmmm-ing appreciatively*
OOC!Winry: *takes a few more bites before nodding* Yeah, for such a weird sounding dish, it tastes pretty good.
IC!Ed: *currently loving everything he's eating, and it shows*
OOC!Clara: That's what I like about cooking non-Amestrian food, you get to try things you wouldn't have thought of otherwise....
OOC!Winry: *very happy that everyone's enjoying her cooking, been too long since she cooked like this for someone other than herself and Al*
OOC!Winry: I know I never would've thought of frying radish cake if I hadn't started working at a Xingian restaurant.
IC!Ed: *reaches for more almond chicken, since his plate's approaching empty status*
OOC!Clara: *happily eats some almond chicken, then takes a sip of iced tea* So, are you the only non-Xingian working at the restaurant?
OOC!Winry: *shakes her head* No, there's one other person there who isn't from Xing. I think he's one of the waiters...
IC!Ed: *slowly realizes that some sort of conversation is happening and starts to pay attention as he eats*
OOC!Clara: Does everyone speak Amestrian?
OOC!Winry: More or less. A couple of them still struggle with it, but it's easy enough to understand them. *mmmm, food*
OOC!Clara: That's good, at least you can communicate... are you picking up any Xingian? *finishes her soup*
OOC!Winry: I'm afraid not. I've never been good when it came to foriegn languages. I'll probably still have problems pronouncing the name of the place and the food even after working there for a few months.
IC!Ed: *swallows some of the chai tow kway* I don't blame you. And Xingian seems like a particularly tricky language, from what I've heard of it.
OOC!Clara: *nods* All those tones... it makes for a very pretty, musical language, but difficult to speak. I've picked up a little, greetings and titles and such, from hanging around Mr. Li so much....
OOC!Winry: You know way more of the language than I ever will, then. *eats the last of her chai tow kway, starts on the almond chicken*
OOC!Clara: Oh, I'm sure you'll pick up some, hanging around it all day.... *yummy yummy almond chicken*
IC!Ed: *yummy yummy FOOD*
OOC!Winry: I'm not so sure about that. There's too many conversations happening at once and very quickly for me to be able to keep up... *drinks some juice*
IC!Ed: *nods in agreement, helping himself to some chai tow kway*
OOC!Clara: *shrugs* They say the best way to learn is total immersion. But the important thing is, it sounds like you're enjoying your job so far?
OOC!Winry: If there are any left overs, did any of you want them or can I take the rest home? *smiles brightly* Yes, definitely. It's as nice a place to work as the last restaurant I was at. Thanks again for helping me get the job.
OOC!Clara: Oh please, you cooked it, you should take it home if you want it. And you're welcome again. *smiles, finishing off her chai tow kway*
IC!Ed: *blinks at Winry's question* Oh... I'd... like to take 'em. *blushes a little* I mean, it's just that I never get home-made food and it'd be nice to have instead of mess hall food or- or whatever...
IC!Ed: But did you wanna keep it?
OOC!Clara: *surveys the food* ...It looks like there would be enough to split, maybe....
OOC!Clara: *notices Ed's blushing with some bemusement*
OOC!Winry: Oh, good idea, Clara! I was hoping I'd be able to bring some home for Al to have...
IC!Ed: *eyes go a little wide, blinking some more in surprise* ... Al...?
OOC!Clara: ....... *raises her eyebrows* ...Is he still around? I hadn't seen him in a whilesince he blew up my house....
IC!Ed: *grumbles very quietly about how Al owes him a spar*
OOC!Winry: *nods* Er, yeah. Al hasn't been doing much lately...
IC!Ed: *eats some more almond chicken*
OOC!Clara: ...Apparently not. Tell him I wouldn't mind if he apologized for putting several holes in my house, or paid for damages, or something.
OOC!Clara: ...And tell him to be careful, I get the feeling Gluttony and Alphonse are still rather upset at him.
OOC!Clara: *finishes her almond chicken, taking a sip of iced tea*
IC!Ed: *nods at that* Yeah, he should steer clear of Alphonse. He's on the war path.
OOC!Winry: ...I tried to get him to at least come and help, but he didn't seem too happy with that idea. And I believe the whole point of him not being around very much is because of Gluttony.
OOC!Winry: *shakes her head* He gets into so much trouble sometimes...
OOC!Clara: ...Mmmm. Well, thank you for trying. I've noticed he can be rather disagreeable.
IC!Ed: *reaches for his orange juice and starts drinking it*
OOC!Winry: He can be very disagreeable, especially in situations like these. *frowns a little as she eats some of her soup*
OOC!Clara: *sighs* I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. I understand completely about having troublesome friends.
IC!Ed: *almost chokes a little on his orange juice and puts it down, wondering if that comment applies to him*
OOC!Winry: It's fine, really. Honestly, I should be used to the things he does. It's not like it's a recent development.
OOC!Clara: Yes, well, being used to it doesn't mean you're happy about it. I'm sure there are lots of things to like about him as well if you're still friends, am I right? *takes a sip of iced tea, snagging another radish cake*
OOC!Winry: Yeah, I just wish he'd show what was likeable about him to someone other than me. He's always nothing but nice to me, but when it comes to everyone else... *sighs and eats the last bite of her chicken*
OOC!Clara: ...I completely sympathize.
IC!Ed: *glances briefly at Winry before grabbing another radish cake and stuffing it into his mouth*
OOC!Clara: *glances at Ed, smiling* ...Goodness, I wish I had a metabolism like you....
OOC!Winry: *turns her attention to Ed, blinking in surprise* ...I do, too. I could never eat so much!
IC!Ed: *blinks, a little surprised that he's suddenly been addressed. swallows* Oh, uh... *shrugs, feeling awkward since he's never given his abnormally large appetite much thought* I guess it... comes in handy...
OOC!Clara: *chuckles* I suppose it's not particularly unusual... you're... 18? Thereabouts? My brothers are about your age and I swear they could eat us out of house and home if given half the chance....
IC!Ed: Yeah, I'm 17. *grins a bit* So... it's a hormonal teenage boy thing?
OOC!Clara: *laughs* I'm fairly sure it is, yes.
OOC!Winry: I don't know how boys can eat that much... *thoughtfully sips her soup*
IC!Ed: *wonders about that, chewing thoughtfully on his latest mouthful of radish cake*
OOC!Clara: I suppose it depends a little on how active they are, too.
IC!Ed: *swallows the radish cake and grins cheerfully* I guess so. I mean, I'm pretty active.
OOC!Winry: That would make sense. In any case, it's nice cooking for someone with such a big appetite.
IC!Ed: *beams* Well, it's nice getting to eat homemade meals! It's been a long time since I actually got to sit down in a friend's house and eat their own cooking.
OOC!Winry: Anytime you want to do this again, I'm more than willing to cook. Ah, if it's okay with Clara, of course!
IC!Ed: *turns hopefully toward Clara*
OOC!Clara: *smiles* Oh sure, be my guests! Like I said, it's nice to get more use out of my second kitchen. *laughs a little* Come over whenever you want.
OOC!Winry: I'll definitely take you up on that! *smiles, a little excited* I don't get the chance to cook for many people in a non-work setting very often.
IC!Ed: *smirks a bit* You know I'm gonna take you up on that offer, Clara. I just hope you won't end up regretting it.
OOC!Clara: *laughs* I doubt I will, Ed, but thanks for the thought~. *finishes off her last radish cake*
IC!Ed: *looks down at what's left on his plate and quickly scarfs it all down*
OOC!Clara: *amused, watches him, thinking of her brothers*
OOC!Winry: *finally finishes off her food and drinks the last of her juice* I should probably get going soon. It's a long walk home.
OOC!Clara: ...Would you like me to call you a cab?
IC!Ed: *looks up worriedly at Winry as he eats the last bit of his food* You gonna be okay on your own?
OOC!Winry: *a little embarrassed* I don't really have the money to be spending on that... I'll be fine walking, really.
OOC!Clara: ...Really, I don't mind paying, you were so kind to let me have some of your cooking....
IC!Ed: *wants to offer to go with her a little ways, but remembers that he promised Alphonse he'd stay over. feels conflicted*
IC!Ed: I'll pay for the cab, then. I mean, I"m the one who insisted on trying your cooking, so... *blushes a bit* It's the least I can do.
OOC!Clara: *sighs, wishes Winry wouldn't be so difficult... conveniently forgets that she's just as difficult*
OOC!Winry: *frowns more, not ready to cave yet* You don't have to, I can just as easily walk myself home...
OOC!Clara: *notices Ed's blush again... interesting~*
IC!Ed: *not about to give up that easily* No, really! You went to a lot of trouble just to do this, and I'd feel bad if I didn't repay you somehow!
OOC!Clara: *amused* ...Equivalent exchange, right?
OOC!Clara: *silly alchemists*
IC!Ed: *glances at Clara and nods, because this is serious business to him* Exactly.
OOC!Winry: It wasn't that much trouble and you don't need to repay me... *sighs, has this odd feeling she's gonna end up taking a cab no matter what she says*
IC!Ed: *looks determined* Then just think of it as my way of saying "thanks".
OOC!Winry: ... *shakes her head, finally giving in* All right, if you insist...
IC!Ed: *grins victoriously, reaching into his back pocket to get his wallet* Yeah, I insist.
OOC!Winry: *smiles* Thanks, Ed, I appreciate it.
OOC!Clara: *smiles* Shall I call a cab, then? Or I could get started cleaning things up... you both wanted some of the leftovers, right?
IC!Ed: *smiles, trying to hide the blush behind his bangs while making sure he's got enough to cover a cab ride* Don't mention it. How much would you need?
OOC!Clara: *noticed that, too~*
OOC!Winry: If you want, I could start cleaning up while you call a taxi. *totally oblivious to any blushing that's going on* I'm not really sure... I don't usually ride in a taxi, sorry.
IC!Ed: *glances very briefly at Clara, suddenly feeling like she's giving him some kind of knowing look and very self-conscious about it* Yeah, we can clean up Clara. You go on and call...
OOC!Clara: *glances at the money* ...Depends on how far you're going. That should be enough to cover anywhere in Central, I think. ...Be right back! *heads for the phone*
OOC!Winry: *starts gathering up the dishes*
IC!Ed: Okay. *turns back to Winry, pulling out a large set of bills and handing them over* Here you go.
OOC!Clara: *calls the company Ed Heiderich works for, because she likes to support her friends that way*
OOC!Winry: *sets the plates down to take the money and puts it away, smiling* Again, thanks.
IC!Ed: *smiles, having to turn away a bit and distracting himself by helping with the clean up* And again, don't mention it. I've got way too much of that stuff anyway.
OOC!Clara: *takes her time coming back to the kitchen~*
OOC!Winry: *decides to take what's left of the food into the kitchen and busies herself with looking for containers* Ah, did you just want to take all the food? I can easily make Al some of these later.
IC!Ed: *looks back at Winry, blinking* ... You sure?
OOC!Winry: *nods* I'm sure. Al won't mindtoo much.
IC!Ed: Uh, okay... *tries to fight down the blushing, making himself think about alchemy and chemistry stuff instead. is sort of failing at it* Th-Thanks.
OOC!Clara: *taking her sweet time~*
OOC!Winry: Ah, it's no problem. *ends up blushing too, occupies herself with putting the leftovers away*
IC!Ed: *continues with helping, reciting the periodic table of the elements in his head* ....... What's taking Clara so long?
OOC!Winry: *was just wondering that herself* ...I have no idea.
OOC!Clara: *takes this moment to reenter the kitchen, wasn't listening outside the door, no~* Winry, the cab should be here in a few minutes.
IC!Ed: *looks up at Clara, partly surprised and partly relieved*
OOC!Clara: *is the picture of innocence*
OOC!Winry: All right, thank you. *hands the container of leftovers to Ed* Here you go, enjoy.
IC!Ed: *takes them from Winry with more furious blushing* Thanks...
OOC!Winry: *blushes a little in return, looks away*
IC!Ed: *has to look away, fiddling a bit with the container in his hands*
OOC!Clara: ...Ed, why don't you see Winry to the door? I'll take care of these dishes. ^_^ *innocence*
IC!Ed: *turns to stare wide-eyed at Clara as though she's said the most horrible thing in the world* H-HUH?!
OOC!Clara: *blinks* Well, we don't know when the cab will show, and we don't want her waiting by herself, do we?
OOC!Winry: *picks up her purse which she had left on the counter earlier* I wouldn't mind having some company while I waited...
OOC!Clara: *goes ahead and starts washing dishes so her alibi is convincing*
OOC!Clara: *internal victorious grin*
IC!Ed: *searches for something to say in response, opening and closing his mouth and looking a lot like a goldfish, then finally consents, turning even redder* ... Right. Okay. Um... *to Winry* Should we go, then?
OOC!Winry: *nods and smiles at him* Yeah, let's go. *heads for the stairs*
IC!Ed: *goes with her, keeping his eyes near the ground*
OOC!Clara: *calls after her* Bye Winry, thanks for the food! *victorious dishwashing*
When: 7/13/07
Rating: G
Category: Misc Happenings
Summary: Winry cooks up some Xingian food for some friends and Clara is a devious little matchmaker.
OOC!Winry: *rushing around the upstairs kitchen making sure everything's cooking okay* ...I think everything's almost done.
OOC!Clara: ...Is there anything I can help you with?
OOC!Winry: Could you stir the soup a little? *putting the finishing touches on the chai tow kway*
OOC!Clara: Sure! *does as instructed* ...Mmmm, this smells amazing!
OOC!Winry: Thanks, I'm glad everything's turning out so good, especially since this is the first time I've cooked it. *sets the appetizer aside, pleased with how it came out, turns her attention to the almond chicken*
IC!Ed: *walks up to Clara's front door and knocks on its surface, slowly realizing that a knock might not be heard inside such a big place*
IC!Ed: *reaches for the doorknob, wondering half-jokingly if it's been left unlocked and finds to his surprise that it actually is. blinks in shock, staring at the opening he's created, hesitant to enter*
OOC!Clara: You're lucky you get to work with the people who really know how it should be done... I bet you pick up a lot of handy tips.
OOC!Winry: Yeah, though I haven't picked up many so far. It's can be hard to pick up on those things in a busy kitchen. *finishes the food* Now all we need to do is wait for Ed and serve the food.
IC!Ed: *eventually pushes the door a little more open and enters, poking his head in first and looking around* ... Hello? Anyone home?
IC!Ed: *catches a whiff of something delicious smelling and instantly starts to follow it to its source, drawn to it*
OOC!Clara: ...He ought to be here soon. I can't imagine him being too late for free food. *grins*
IC!Ed: *continues to wander... has absolutely no idea where he's headed, only that it will lead him to someplace with yummy foodstuffs waiting to be devoured*
OOC!Winry: *laughs* He seemed excited about this. It'd be a shame if he missed the food while it was still hot.
IC!Ed: *eventually finds his destination and pokes his head into the room, looking around and still sniffing at the air* ... Whatever that is, it smells amazing.
OOC!Clara: Mmhmm... well, it won't hurt to let it cool a few minutes, anyway. ...Oh, Ed! There you are!
OOC!Winry: *smiles* Hey, Ed! You're just in time.
IC!Ed: *blinks in surprise at seeing Clara in the room, breaks into a huge grin as he enters fully* Hey Clara! *to Winry* Really? Good, 'cause I'm starved.
IC!Ed: *looks around at the food, eyes wide in excitement* So... you cooked all this?!
OOC!Clara: *chuckles at his enthusiasm*
OOC!Winry: There's plenty to eat. *slight blush* Yeah, with a little help from Clara, of course.
OOC!Clara: ...Well. I stirred things.
IC!Ed: Really?? *is always amazed at people that can cook* Wow... It looks delicious!!
OOC!Clara: I'll bet it tastes delicious, too... shall we eat?
IC!Ed: YES!! *sort of catches himself at his eagerness and decides he should tone it down... maybe just a little bit* Ah... Please?
OOC!Clara: *laughs* Well, someone's brought his appetite with him!
OOC!Winry: Thanks. *giggles* Go right ahead, take as much as you want.
IC!Ed: *flushes a bit in embarrassment, but still doesn't quite hesitate to grab a plate and start digging in*
OOC!Winry: *takes a plate and waits for Ed to finish*
OOC!Clara: ...Shall I get beverages for everyone? What would you like to drink?
IC!Ed: *in the middle of getting some soup into a bowl when Clara asks, looks up* Um... What've you got...?
OOC!Clara: Oh, the usual, water, milk, fruit juices... I've made some iced green tea... I could make hot tea, or coffee.... *keeps her fridge well-stocked*
OOC!Winry: I'll take some orange juice, if that isn't too much trouble...
IC!Ed: *grins at Winry* Orange juice sounds good.
OOC!Clara: *nods* Orange juice it is! *gets out a few glasses, pouring two glasses of orange juice and some iced tea for herself, setting the glasses on the kitchen table*
OOC!Winry: *smiles back as she starts putting some food on her plate* Thanks, Clara.
OOC!Clara: Mmhmm, you're welcome. Thanks for cooking all of this food! *picks up a plate, waiting for Winry to finish*
IC!Ed: *loving loving the food, reaches for a glass of orange juice* Thanks. And this tastes great, Winry! What is it?
OOC!Winry: It was nothing, really. *sits down when she's done* Ah, it's egg drop soup, almond chicken, and *has some problems saying the next dish* chai tow kway.
OOC!Clara: *serves herself some food, chuckling* Those Xingian names sure are a mouthful.
IC!Ed: *blinks owlishly at Winry, mouth full of almond chicken, then swallows and grins* It's really good. You weren't kidding when you said you were learning a lot!
OOC!Winry: They are. I'm so glad I only have to cook them. *goes red at the compliments* Thanks, but these dishes weren't that difficult to make...
OOC!Clara: *sits down, sipping carefully at the egg drop soup*
IC!Ed: Really? *peers at the food he's gathered on his plate, then at the still untouched food* They don't really look that way. *laughs* I guess I'm just always impressed with home cooking!
OOC!Clara: ...Mmm, the soup is really tasty....
OOC!Winry: Looks can be deceiving. *eating the fried radish cake* ...I had always wondered what this tasted like. I made it a couple times at work but never had a chance to eat it.
IC!Ed: *nods vigorously in agreement with Clara, having some of the soup himself. looks back at Winry* Well, now's your chance, right? You like it?
OOC!Clara: *tries some of the chai tow kway, mmmm-ing appreciatively*
OOC!Winry: *takes a few more bites before nodding* Yeah, for such a weird sounding dish, it tastes pretty good.
IC!Ed: *currently loving everything he's eating, and it shows*
OOC!Clara: That's what I like about cooking non-Amestrian food, you get to try things you wouldn't have thought of otherwise....
OOC!Winry: *very happy that everyone's enjoying her cooking, been too long since she cooked like this for someone other than herself and Al*
OOC!Winry: I know I never would've thought of frying radish cake if I hadn't started working at a Xingian restaurant.
IC!Ed: *reaches for more almond chicken, since his plate's approaching empty status*
OOC!Clara: *happily eats some almond chicken, then takes a sip of iced tea* So, are you the only non-Xingian working at the restaurant?
OOC!Winry: *shakes her head* No, there's one other person there who isn't from Xing. I think he's one of the waiters...
IC!Ed: *slowly realizes that some sort of conversation is happening and starts to pay attention as he eats*
OOC!Clara: Does everyone speak Amestrian?
OOC!Winry: More or less. A couple of them still struggle with it, but it's easy enough to understand them. *mmmm, food*
OOC!Clara: That's good, at least you can communicate... are you picking up any Xingian? *finishes her soup*
OOC!Winry: I'm afraid not. I've never been good when it came to foriegn languages. I'll probably still have problems pronouncing the name of the place and the food even after working there for a few months.
IC!Ed: *swallows some of the chai tow kway* I don't blame you. And Xingian seems like a particularly tricky language, from what I've heard of it.
OOC!Clara: *nods* All those tones... it makes for a very pretty, musical language, but difficult to speak. I've picked up a little, greetings and titles and such, from hanging around Mr. Li so much....
OOC!Winry: You know way more of the language than I ever will, then. *eats the last of her chai tow kway, starts on the almond chicken*
OOC!Clara: Oh, I'm sure you'll pick up some, hanging around it all day.... *yummy yummy almond chicken*
IC!Ed: *yummy yummy FOOD*
OOC!Winry: I'm not so sure about that. There's too many conversations happening at once and very quickly for me to be able to keep up... *drinks some juice*
IC!Ed: *nods in agreement, helping himself to some chai tow kway*
OOC!Clara: *shrugs* They say the best way to learn is total immersion. But the important thing is, it sounds like you're enjoying your job so far?
OOC!Winry: If there are any left overs, did any of you want them or can I take the rest home? *smiles brightly* Yes, definitely. It's as nice a place to work as the last restaurant I was at. Thanks again for helping me get the job.
OOC!Clara: Oh please, you cooked it, you should take it home if you want it. And you're welcome again. *smiles, finishing off her chai tow kway*
IC!Ed: *blinks at Winry's question* Oh... I'd... like to take 'em. *blushes a little* I mean, it's just that I never get home-made food and it'd be nice to have instead of mess hall food or- or whatever...
IC!Ed: But did you wanna keep it?
OOC!Clara: *surveys the food* ...It looks like there would be enough to split, maybe....
OOC!Clara: *notices Ed's blushing with some bemusement*
OOC!Winry: Oh, good idea, Clara! I was hoping I'd be able to bring some home for Al to have...
IC!Ed: *eyes go a little wide, blinking some more in surprise* ... Al...?
OOC!Clara: ....... *raises her eyebrows* ...Is he still around? I hadn't seen him in a while
IC!Ed: *grumbles very quietly about how Al owes him a spar*
OOC!Winry: *nods* Er, yeah. Al hasn't been doing much lately...
IC!Ed: *eats some more almond chicken*
OOC!Clara: ...Apparently not. Tell him I wouldn't mind if he apologized for putting several holes in my house, or paid for damages, or something.
OOC!Clara: ...And tell him to be careful, I get the feeling Gluttony and Alphonse are still rather upset at him.
OOC!Clara: *finishes her almond chicken, taking a sip of iced tea*
IC!Ed: *nods at that* Yeah, he should steer clear of Alphonse. He's on the war path.
OOC!Winry: ...I tried to get him to at least come and help, but he didn't seem too happy with that idea. And I believe the whole point of him not being around very much is because of Gluttony.
OOC!Winry: *shakes her head* He gets into so much trouble sometimes...
OOC!Clara: ...Mmmm. Well, thank you for trying. I've noticed he can be rather disagreeable.
IC!Ed: *reaches for his orange juice and starts drinking it*
OOC!Winry: He can be very disagreeable, especially in situations like these. *frowns a little as she eats some of her soup*
OOC!Clara: *sighs* I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. I understand completely about having troublesome friends.
IC!Ed: *almost chokes a little on his orange juice and puts it down, wondering if that comment applies to him*
OOC!Winry: It's fine, really. Honestly, I should be used to the things he does. It's not like it's a recent development.
OOC!Clara: Yes, well, being used to it doesn't mean you're happy about it. I'm sure there are lots of things to like about him as well if you're still friends, am I right? *takes a sip of iced tea, snagging another radish cake*
OOC!Winry: Yeah, I just wish he'd show what was likeable about him to someone other than me. He's always nothing but nice to me, but when it comes to everyone else... *sighs and eats the last bite of her chicken*
OOC!Clara: ...I completely sympathize.
IC!Ed: *glances briefly at Winry before grabbing another radish cake and stuffing it into his mouth*
OOC!Clara: *glances at Ed, smiling* ...Goodness, I wish I had a metabolism like you....
OOC!Winry: *turns her attention to Ed, blinking in surprise* ...I do, too. I could never eat so much!
IC!Ed: *blinks, a little surprised that he's suddenly been addressed. swallows* Oh, uh... *shrugs, feeling awkward since he's never given his abnormally large appetite much thought* I guess it... comes in handy...
OOC!Clara: *chuckles* I suppose it's not particularly unusual... you're... 18? Thereabouts? My brothers are about your age and I swear they could eat us out of house and home if given half the chance....
IC!Ed: Yeah, I'm 17. *grins a bit* So... it's a hormonal teenage boy thing?
OOC!Clara: *laughs* I'm fairly sure it is, yes.
OOC!Winry: I don't know how boys can eat that much... *thoughtfully sips her soup*
IC!Ed: *wonders about that, chewing thoughtfully on his latest mouthful of radish cake*
OOC!Clara: I suppose it depends a little on how active they are, too.
IC!Ed: *swallows the radish cake and grins cheerfully* I guess so. I mean, I'm pretty active.
OOC!Winry: That would make sense. In any case, it's nice cooking for someone with such a big appetite.
IC!Ed: *beams* Well, it's nice getting to eat homemade meals! It's been a long time since I actually got to sit down in a friend's house and eat their own cooking.
OOC!Winry: Anytime you want to do this again, I'm more than willing to cook. Ah, if it's okay with Clara, of course!
IC!Ed: *turns hopefully toward Clara*
OOC!Clara: *smiles* Oh sure, be my guests! Like I said, it's nice to get more use out of my second kitchen. *laughs a little* Come over whenever you want.
OOC!Winry: I'll definitely take you up on that! *smiles, a little excited* I don't get the chance to cook for many people in a non-work setting very often.
IC!Ed: *smirks a bit* You know I'm gonna take you up on that offer, Clara. I just hope you won't end up regretting it.
OOC!Clara: *laughs* I doubt I will, Ed, but thanks for the thought~. *finishes off her last radish cake*
IC!Ed: *looks down at what's left on his plate and quickly scarfs it all down*
OOC!Clara: *amused, watches him, thinking of her brothers*
OOC!Winry: *finally finishes off her food and drinks the last of her juice* I should probably get going soon. It's a long walk home.
OOC!Clara: ...Would you like me to call you a cab?
IC!Ed: *looks up worriedly at Winry as he eats the last bit of his food* You gonna be okay on your own?
OOC!Winry: *a little embarrassed* I don't really have the money to be spending on that... I'll be fine walking, really.
OOC!Clara: ...Really, I don't mind paying, you were so kind to let me have some of your cooking....
IC!Ed: *wants to offer to go with her a little ways, but remembers that he promised Alphonse he'd stay over. feels conflicted*
IC!Ed: I'll pay for the cab, then. I mean, I"m the one who insisted on trying your cooking, so... *blushes a bit* It's the least I can do.
OOC!Clara: *sighs, wishes Winry wouldn't be so difficult... conveniently forgets that she's just as difficult*
OOC!Winry: *frowns more, not ready to cave yet* You don't have to, I can just as easily walk myself home...
OOC!Clara: *notices Ed's blush again... interesting~*
IC!Ed: *not about to give up that easily* No, really! You went to a lot of trouble just to do this, and I'd feel bad if I didn't repay you somehow!
OOC!Clara: *amused* ...Equivalent exchange, right?
OOC!Clara: *silly alchemists*
IC!Ed: *glances at Clara and nods, because this is serious business to him* Exactly.
OOC!Winry: It wasn't that much trouble and you don't need to repay me... *sighs, has this odd feeling she's gonna end up taking a cab no matter what she says*
IC!Ed: *looks determined* Then just think of it as my way of saying "thanks".
OOC!Winry: ... *shakes her head, finally giving in* All right, if you insist...
IC!Ed: *grins victoriously, reaching into his back pocket to get his wallet* Yeah, I insist.
OOC!Winry: *smiles* Thanks, Ed, I appreciate it.
OOC!Clara: *smiles* Shall I call a cab, then? Or I could get started cleaning things up... you both wanted some of the leftovers, right?
IC!Ed: *smiles, trying to hide the blush behind his bangs while making sure he's got enough to cover a cab ride* Don't mention it. How much would you need?
OOC!Clara: *noticed that, too~*
OOC!Winry: If you want, I could start cleaning up while you call a taxi. *totally oblivious to any blushing that's going on* I'm not really sure... I don't usually ride in a taxi, sorry.
IC!Ed: *glances very briefly at Clara, suddenly feeling like she's giving him some kind of knowing look and very self-conscious about it* Yeah, we can clean up Clara. You go on and call...
OOC!Clara: *glances at the money* ...Depends on how far you're going. That should be enough to cover anywhere in Central, I think. ...Be right back! *heads for the phone*
OOC!Winry: *starts gathering up the dishes*
IC!Ed: Okay. *turns back to Winry, pulling out a large set of bills and handing them over* Here you go.
OOC!Clara: *calls the company Ed Heiderich works for, because she likes to support her friends that way*
OOC!Winry: *sets the plates down to take the money and puts it away, smiling* Again, thanks.
IC!Ed: *smiles, having to turn away a bit and distracting himself by helping with the clean up* And again, don't mention it. I've got way too much of that stuff anyway.
OOC!Clara: *takes her time coming back to the kitchen~*
OOC!Winry: *decides to take what's left of the food into the kitchen and busies herself with looking for containers* Ah, did you just want to take all the food? I can easily make Al some of these later.
IC!Ed: *looks back at Winry, blinking* ... You sure?
OOC!Winry: *nods* I'm sure. Al won't mind
IC!Ed: Uh, okay... *tries to fight down the blushing, making himself think about alchemy and chemistry stuff instead. is sort of failing at it* Th-Thanks.
OOC!Clara: *taking her sweet time~*
OOC!Winry: Ah, it's no problem. *ends up blushing too, occupies herself with putting the leftovers away*
IC!Ed: *continues with helping, reciting the periodic table of the elements in his head* ....... What's taking Clara so long?
OOC!Winry: *was just wondering that herself* ...I have no idea.
OOC!Clara: *takes this moment to reenter the kitchen, wasn't listening outside the door, no~* Winry, the cab should be here in a few minutes.
IC!Ed: *looks up at Clara, partly surprised and partly relieved*
OOC!Clara: *is the picture of innocence*
OOC!Winry: All right, thank you. *hands the container of leftovers to Ed* Here you go, enjoy.
IC!Ed: *takes them from Winry with more furious blushing* Thanks...
OOC!Winry: *blushes a little in return, looks away*
IC!Ed: *has to look away, fiddling a bit with the container in his hands*
OOC!Clara: ...Ed, why don't you see Winry to the door? I'll take care of these dishes. ^_^ *innocence*
IC!Ed: *turns to stare wide-eyed at Clara as though she's said the most horrible thing in the world* H-HUH?!
OOC!Clara: *blinks* Well, we don't know when the cab will show, and we don't want her waiting by herself, do we?
OOC!Winry: *picks up her purse which she had left on the counter earlier* I wouldn't mind having some company while I waited...
OOC!Clara: *goes ahead and starts washing dishes so her alibi is convincing*
OOC!Clara: *internal victorious grin*
IC!Ed: *searches for something to say in response, opening and closing his mouth and looking a lot like a goldfish, then finally consents, turning even redder* ... Right. Okay. Um... *to Winry* Should we go, then?
OOC!Winry: *nods and smiles at him* Yeah, let's go. *heads for the stairs*
IC!Ed: *goes with her, keeping his eyes near the ground*
OOC!Clara: *calls after her* Bye Winry, thanks for the food! *victorious dishwashing*
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Date: 2007-07-17 08:19 am (UTC)That being said, Ed is a bit of a blushing virgin princess, isn't he? Mal's gonna have to start sneaking porn mags into his military bag or something, the poor boy.Adorable log. Except now I'm all hungry.
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Date: 2007-07-17 08:25 am (UTC)...I'd so pay to see that.There's gotta be a Chinese place open at this hour.
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Date: 2007-07-17 09:51 am (UTC)DO IT.This. This is the face of evil. PHEAR IT.
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Date: 2007-07-17 01:40 pm (UTC)bwahaha, my inner Ed is horrified. just as long as Ed doesn't find out that Mal's the one who put 'em in there... XP