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[oda_hates_me]

[He's been on his best behavior all week - somber because he should be, and busy because he needs to be. Between trips to the restaurant, walks through the forest, and literally exhausting himself with random bits of work, Sanji's had little time to chat with his friends or crew mates

Comments

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[ohara_native]

It sounds like it will be another masterpiece, Sanji-san.

[ A pause. ]

How are you coping?

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[oda_hates_me]

Fine as always, Robin-chan. [It's so much easier lying in pen]

Just worried about [pause] dinner.

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[ohara_native]

Dinner? Ah, I see.
No need to worry a fine, upstanding gentleman as yourself unnecessarily, Sanji-san.
Generally, at least... well...

Even a beginner would be able to keep food from overcooking, should the need become necessary.
Right?
? Ah, before I forget, I of course, would be more than happy to help with ... dinner, if you like,

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[oda_hates_me]

[.... A blink, then a grin. Robin, you are amazing. This is why Sanji loves you.]

In this case, you're right about beginners.
Though to be honest I'm a little...
Short on helpers, nowadays.

Maybe I'm looking for two. Even if I'm not sure how great a shitty idea it is.

[there's a pause after that] But to be honest, Robin-chan, I'm not really the one cooking this dinner. Your help's still appreciated all the same.

[Same Filter]

[one_green_eye]

[In the first four seconds following the entry, there's a series of reactions in Ginko's mind.

filtering to him and... Robin? What? Why would--
the hell he is asking him about--
this isn't even Japane--

..directions, huh.

Twelve more seconds.

Oh hell.

A minute to think about it, then Ginko's voice comes as a wry drawl.] Pretty straightforward. Details might get some people stuck, though. Don't know what half of those utensils are.

[a pause to consider his wording. Or maybe just take a drag at his cigarette.]

Is the dish for someone in particular? [is someone in trouble? And who the hell is watching, that a filter can't cover it? He knows you can make unhackable filters. So he'll assume it IS someone watching. Somehow.

Someone who doesn't know you well enough to know that filtering to him and a person he barely knows to ask about something you'd never ask him is very odd behavior-- but is dangerous enough to merit the measures your taking.

Oh hell.]

[Same Filter]

[oda_hates_me]

[So sorry, Ginko. 8| Sanji is purposely sticking to writing, rather than chance a voiced conversation. There are too many ways it could get ugly.

But if Sanji could manage a flat tone across his neat scrawl, Ginko would hear it]

For a few people. You included.

[pause]

It's not just me making it.

[Same Filter]

[one_green_eye]

[mildly] Oh yeah?

[he shifts. It's a little weird getting written replies from you, but he sticks with voice for more than one reason]

Must have some impressive skills to keep up with you. [...like you wouldn't let a girl into the kitchen. Eh, well, he doesn't think that's too obvious. The hell kind of person or thing are we dealing with, here?]

[Same Filter]

[oda_hates_me]

[He really hopes you're using the same metaphor he is, Ginko]

So good, we might as well be the same person.