( 001▐ everyone has troubles, no matter how little. ) closed.

[rukhkin]

date & time: 01/09.
location: unit 1110.
characters: baby ren hakuryuu & aladdin.
summary: aladdin stays over for dinner; he eventually ends up listening to the youngest kou prince's woes.
warnings: none.


[ This is great. It's been a while since Aladdin had any of Hakuryuu's cooking.

For the past few weeks, he's been trying to live off from what was cheap. As they can never tell what can or will happen, he chose to be careful with his spending. This is an entirely different world, which means a whole new economy; and the war will definitely cause fluctuation with prices. It helped that he was a traveler before settling in here, so it wasn't actually a real problem with adjustments and such.

He blissfully waits for the hot meal, just taking it easy by the dinner table. ... As blissful as he can get, anyway; as he's been really curious of Hakuryuu's welfare. With their own busy tasks, they haven't had much time to connect lately. He wants to make sure that all his companions doing well; they're all his precious friends, after all.

So, even while Hakuryuu is still in the kitchen, Aladdin calls out: ]

Hakuryuu! Are you doing okay there? Would you like my help?

Comments

LMFAO, POOR BBY. don't worry, hakuryuu... we'll make sure that pretty smile slides more often!!

[rukhkin]

Ahaha. How can I reject that?

[Indeed, when did he ever reject food offering, especially from someone who can cook so well! Happily leaving his seat for now, he trails off rather quickly to Hakuryuu's side.

It's been so long since they spent together like this. Even before coming to Exsilium, they had to go on separate ways. That's why... Aladdin does find this chance as precious. He doesn't want to leave this room today without hearing from his friend properly.

Currently, Aladdin now stands at the doorway leading to the kitchen. He raises one arm enthusiastically, ready for any taste testing.]

By the way, that looks really nice on you!

;n; YOU'RE THE BEST, BROMAGI

[righty]

[ That's the spirit! Hakuryuu welcomes that enthusiasm with a smile, silently moving back to his work to pick up one of the prepared meats onto a chopstick.

Holding the item between his fingers, he turns to Aladdin to pass over the items, giving a thoughtful nod. ]

What do you think? It might need more seasoning... I want to make it as authentic as possible. [ Whatever Aladdin wanted! This meal was all for him, after all. ]

Huh? [ A blink, his eyes directing downward to see what Aladdin was mentioning. What looked nice on him? He was wearing that he normally wears—

—Oh. ]

Th... this is suppose to prevent stains on my clothing! [ He flustered with the comment, subconsciously moving his hands down to even out the apron. Oh gosh why did he even bring it up??? ]

It's not suppose to look nice...!

only because all his friends are so cute?!! INCLUDING YOU.

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[It's relieving to see, actually. The fact that Hakuryuu can still be embarrassed... It means that his good side is still prominent, despite what happened back home.

Aladdin laughs a little again, but he doesn't for long. He doesn't want to tease Hakuryuu too much. He gratefully takes the items handed to him, though doesn't touch the chopsticks yet.]

Authentic... It doesn't really matter, right? As long as the meal is enjoyed and loved, wouldn't you think that's what counts?

[It's only after saying that did he pick up the set of chopsticks. ... Now, if he can figure out how to use this thing—

. . .

Thinking they're a strange-looking "fork," Aladdin stabs the meat with the chopsticks.]

WOW NO You mean 'manly'!

[righty]

[

You are the only civil one, Aladdin. Really. It seems as his time here has only been filled with teasing and prying into his personal life. Maybe a few hours away from that would be nice. At least the teasing.

Yet as he spoke, the male couldn't help but smile a little wider. He always knew the right thing to say at the right time, huh? ]

Yes, you are right. I never really thought about it like that before. [ Still, he wanted an opinion, so that's what he was going to wait for!

... That was, until Aladdin took the chopstick from him.

With a mild gasp, Hakuryuu will stare a little bewildered at what the Magi had done to the meat. Th-that poor meat. ]

Master Aladdin! What are you doing? [ That's... not...

What. ]

you're a thousand years too early to be manly. see: kouen and sinbad.

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What am I doing? You asked me to eat it, right?

[The gasp did startle Aladdin, but he already raised the meat close to his face by then. He's holding the chopsticks with a closed fist, treating it like the "fork" it is.

He takes the first bite into his mouth, no longer able unable to resist the perfect scent emanating from the meat. He doesn't say anything further, since his mouth is currently full.

However, the shine immediately growing within his eyes is the best indication of how happy he's feeling right now. It's so good.]

WOW RUDE.

[righty]

[ Hakuryuu opens his mouth to object, but by the instant satisfaction on his face, he didn't want to interrupt. Not yet.

So instead he'll let Aladdin enjoy the taste for now. They'll have chopstick lesson when it's actually time to eat. ]

So, what do you think?

[ He probably already knows the answer, but it never hurt to ask. ]

NEVER RUDE, ONLY TRUTHS.

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It's really, really tasty! I can't wait for dinner!

[He may or may not be drooling from one side of his mouth. That one meat sample just isn't enough; in fact, it may have made him hungrier.]

Hey, Hakuryuu! It's almost ready, right? Let's eat soon!

NOPE. I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SPEAKING TRUTH HERE.

[righty]

[ ... Yeah, maybe he didn't have to say anything to know it was good. That drooling said it all.

So instead of replying, Hakuryuu will let out a soft chuckle before turning out to his work.

The meat was already well boiled by this point, and with a simply stir and piling on a few more ingredients, he finally turned off the stove. Yeah, the stove. Guess who already knew how to properly use all of this stuff? ]

It just has to sit for a minute to cool down. While we wait, I will set up the table for us.

[ In midsentence the boy is already walking to the other side of the room to get the plates and bowls. ]

Would you like something to drink? I already made some tea if you would like to try that.

...starts whistling innocently.

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I'd love that, too.

[And, whoa. All right, that's actually quite impressive. Although they've been here for a while, it still takes a lot of patience and wit to be able to decently utilize the electronics around. The way that Hakuryuu uses it looks so natural, as if he grew up alongside high technology.

Aladdin can't resist standing in awe. But, in favor of being able to assist the Kou Prince, he snaps out of it and walks forward to enter the kitchen fully.]

O-oh, wait! Let me do that instead! I can't let you do everything by yourself.

[He keeps walking until he's able to hold out both arms, smiling brightly. With open hands, he waits for Hakuryuu to hand over the plates and bowls to him. He can't cook, but he can at least do this.]

SCREAMS

[righty]

[ Well, Hakuryuu certainly has had a lot of time on his hands now that he isn't trying to take revenge on his mother. The thought is still there, of course, but currently he is focusing his attention on not only letting his body grow stronger... but his mind as well. So learning these foreign tools was only one step closer to his final goal.

However... just for now... he was going to forget about those things and enjoy some downtime with someone he truly enjoyed being around. ]

Ah, no! That isn't necessary, Master Aladdin. To make a guest do that would be rude! [ Hakuryuu pulls the plates back when Aladdin nears his side, gaze switching between the magi and the dishes.

But... it didn't look as though he minded. So while he does hesitate, the prince will hand over some of the dishes over to him. Just so that he could at least help a little bit. ]

... Thank you.

C: ilu ♥

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[Good, Hakuryuu. The prince spared himself from witnessing a visible pout from the little Magi. Aladdin was about to puff his cheeks at the other boy for insisting such a thing, but a smile instead crosses him when eventually given approval.]

Of course... Anytime!

[Keeping the plates and such closely, Aladdin beams out at the prince before dismissing himself from the kitchen. He returns to the other room, proceeding to arrange the dishes accordingly.]

.... ilu2 :T

[righty]

[ The pout will go unnoticed, just as his own smile will be unseen from the Magi as he reenters the dinning room area.

With distractions aside and everything fully prepared, Hakuryuu will then place everything into their assorted plates before piling them all into one tray. Hopefully you're sitting down Aladdin, because this is certainly a lot of food he is bringing into the room!

This food, which is now being set orderly onto the dinner table along with the rest of the dishes the prince had taken out moments before, filled the entirety of the table to it's corners. BEHOLD YOUR DINNER, MAGI.

... Maybe he went a little overboard, but Hakuryuu couldn't dismiss what Aladdin had done for him. This was the only way he could should such gratitude. ]

Please, help yourself to whatever you would like.

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[What is knowing overboard? The moment the full dinner is displayed across the table, Aladdin starts beaming brightly. He doesn't even know where to begin!]

W-Wow! Thank you, Hakuryuu!

[In an effort to pick fairly, Aladdin covers his eyes with a hand, then starts saying a child's poem to decide where it ends... When that was done and over, his tiny finger ends at the steaming hot chicken. He takes a share, but doesn't bite unto it yet.

Taking a fast second to leave his chair, he moves over to take Hakuryuu's hand and pull him over to sit next to him.]

Let's eat now!