Oh, don't worry about that. I'm fine. And you don't have to sound so apologetic, either. It's not like you knew.
[ she touches the edge of her visor a little self-consciously. ]
Really, I should be apologizing. Sorry - I know it's weird. [ a beat. ] ... It's nice to be treated normally again, besides. You know? So, really, it's nothing.
In the few times they've spoken, she's never been the most confident appearing girl, and he truly is left to wonder what, exactly, she is. But it really, really seems like it's inappropriate to ask—especially now. ]
If you insist, Fiora. [ He'll just... set the second cup back, then. ] I have little reason to treat you otherwise, besides, and I see not why anyone else would.
Thanks. [ it's nice to hear, even now. ] It's a long story, but my world's been at war with the Mechon for years. So looking like this means I look like the enemy.
That explains much—such a situation is never easy, I imagine. [ Defectors existed in Eorzea, too, but it was much easier for a Garlean to hide their third eye. ] But you've yet to lose your good spirit in spite of it.
[ In the meantime he's fetched a kettle from somewhere—definitely a more old fashioned one, he actually knows how those work—and fills it with water. Indoor plumbing is crazy, by the way. ]
You need not hear me say this, most likely, but hold on to it best you are able.
[ And, of course, during this little pep talk, he's then trying to... figure out how to get the stovetop on again. Something about the knobs? Er... ]
[ And lo and behold! There is a flame, because miss me with your electric oven tops. ]
That simple! I had thought so. [ Time to set the kettle down, doo doo doo. ] Much obliged, Fiora—as you may guess, these ovens are vastly different than the ones I am used to seeing.
I can tell. [ it's teasing, but in a good-natured way. ] It's okay - I've got plenty of friends like that, too. They're always bugging me to make meals for them.
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[ she touches the edge of her visor a little self-consciously. ]
Really, I should be apologizing. Sorry - I know it's weird. [ a beat. ] ... It's nice to be treated normally again, besides. You know? So, really, it's nothing.
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In the few times they've spoken, she's never been the most confident appearing girl, and he truly is left to wonder what, exactly, she is. But it really, really seems like it's inappropriate to ask—especially now. ]
If you insist, Fiora. [ He'll just... set the second cup back, then. ] I have little reason to treat you otherwise, besides, and I see not why anyone else would.
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Thanks. [ it's nice to hear, even now. ] It's a long story, but my world's been at war with the Mechon for years. So looking like this means I look like the enemy.
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That explains much—such a situation is never easy, I imagine. [ Defectors existed in Eorzea, too, but it was much easier for a Garlean to hide their third eye. ] But you've yet to lose your good spirit in spite of it.
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[ fiora's a glass half full kind of person ]
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It comes as little surprise to hear you say that.
[ In the meantime he's fetched a kettle from somewhere—definitely a more old fashioned one, he actually knows how those work—and fills it with water. Indoor plumbing is crazy, by the way. ]
You need not hear me say this, most likely, but hold on to it best you are able.
[ And, of course, during this little pep talk, he's then trying to... figure out how to get the stovetop on again. Something about the knobs? Er... ]
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Hehe... Thanks. No need to worry, though - I'm doing pretty good in that regard. I've got my friends and my big brother watching out for me back home.
[ a pause as she watches him fiddle with the stove. ]
Do you need some help with that?
closes eyes
... If it would not trouble you.
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[ she comes over to turn the knob. it's really simple... sorry, alphinaud. ]
There - it should be working now.
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That simple! I had thought so. [ Time to set the kettle down, doo doo doo. ] Much obliged, Fiora—as you may guess, these ovens are vastly different than the ones I am used to seeing.
[ Not that he uses those either, but details. ]
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[ So like... still kinda Old, probably. ]
... Would a wooden one last long?
[ Because fire?? ]
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I mean that you heat them up by burning wood, silly! You don't cook much, do you?
[ at least this is lifting her spirits somewhat. ]
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Ah— Ahem, of course. I... don't, I must admit. I had little reason to while growing up.
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I can tell. [ it's teasing, but in a good-natured way. ] It's okay - I've got plenty of friends like that, too. They're always bugging me to make meals for them.
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[ he's got that posh accent and all ]
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Then it's settled. ... And if it isn't any trouble—I don't suppose you could give me some pointers along the way?
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Hehe. You've got it! Just so you know, though - I'm a strict teacher.
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[ thennn doot doot pretending it's been long enough for the water to boil... the kettle whistles! ]
—But for now... I think I will settle for just a cup.