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[fujimaru]

It's Ritsuka! I've either fallen asleep or couldn't find my phone in time, so leave a message.

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[fujimaru]

I'm not gonna just accept food like that! Even in Chaldea, I never did that!

[ It's not like she had much need or opportunity to learn to cook, with the crowd that haunts Chaldea's kitchen, but she wants! To help!! ]

If you don't like the idea so much, just hang out with me while I'm doing them. But it's that or bust.

[fanstheflames]

If you want to come over, that's fine. But if it's dishes you're after, then we're doing 'em together.

[ what a dramatic thing they're haggling over. ]

[fujimaru]

[ This is better than most things they could be argue about. ]

Then I want to help with the prepwork for the cooking, too.

[fanstheflames]

You can cut and peel. Spices are a family secret.

[fujimaru]

Obviously.

[ She's not a thief! She holds out a hand. ]

Deal.

[fanstheflames]

[ And she clasps her hand, firmly. A shake! ]

Deal.

[ WE HAVE AN ACCORD. ]

[fujimaru]

Pleasure doing business with you!

[fanstheflames]

Anyway, your turn for grief.

[ she did not forget. ]

[fujimaru]

[ She did, but not exactly in the way that might be expected. ]

...I had something specific I was gonna say, and now I can't remember what... I got distracted about food fights.

[fanstheflames]

... Oh, no.

[ Stricken. ]

I did this.

[fujimaru]

It's not that bad! You can ask something else?!

[fanstheflames]

I'm not sure what I'd ask! I just wanted to help, too!

[fujimaru]

Honestly, just someone not fighting me on being their friend helps a lot?!

[fanstheflames]

I mean, I get that, I've had to fight at least seven people on that since I came here, but I'm definitely not someone who'd turn it down myself...

[fujimaru]

You'd think some people here were allergic to the concept of friendship, when I know that's not the case...

[ She holds out a hand again. Solidarity handclasp. ]

[fanstheflames]

[ SOLIDARITY HANDCLASP. ]

They just don't like to admit it, or think it's a bad thing to say they care. I'm used to it.

But! I'm not like that, so I'll happily point to you and go "Yeah, her! She's my friend!" anytime.

[fujimaru]

People are stubborn.

[ Both parties present are perhaps a good example, but shhhhh, ]

You can tell them that however much you want. You won't hear me complain.

[fanstheflames]

[ they absolutely are. It's fine. ]

Good, then I will! Thanks, Ritsuka!

[fujimaru]

Of course.

...And if I think of anything to tell you, I will. Okay? I promise.

[fanstheflames]

... I'm going to trust you on that, so I won't ask you to pinky promise.

[fujimaru]

If you need the insurance, though! I had to teach my best friend how they work, and I'm pretty sure there's nothing I could do to make her distrust me.

[fanstheflames]

It's okay! I'll just remind you if I have to.