[026]

[oliverplus]

[Oliver is in the kitchen, putting the finishing touches of chocolate frosting on a round white cake. he also seems to have put quite a bit of frosting on his face, hands, and shirt--as well as some flour and other ingredients. cooking is not his strongest point. but he licks his finger and, after a second's consideration, seems satisfied]

Comments

[holmes_fanatic]

[Free cake! An interesting proposition. Conan considers it carefully, but also looks Oliver over thoughtfully.

... he has definitely been baking, there is no doubt about that. Even so, it might be possible that something has been added to the cake, as it was to the Halloween candies.]

Ne ... have you tested it?

[oliverplus]

[Oliver turns, a little offended] I can bake a cake! My girlfriend taught me.

[holmes_fanatic]

It looks very good, Oliver-niichan!

I was thinking more of personality altering side-effects. It hasn't been out of your sight, right?

[oliverplus]

[he stares; he definitely didn't think of that] No, 'course it hasn't! [he frowns, looking worriedly at his cake] Other people are gonna think that, too, aren't they? Maybe I should've made something else... [he can't keep the disappointment out of his tone. he was hoping to celebrate--not scare people]

[formervanguard]

Oh..! [Marta is staring wide-eyed at the cake.] Oliver! You made this? It looks so delicious!

[oliverplus]

Yeah! [at the sound of her voice, Oliver turns to beam at her] Have some! Here, let me get you a plate... [he goes back to rummaging in the cabinet. he wishes things would stay put in this kitchen]

[formervanguard]

[She happily goes to stand at the counter, waiting patiently for Oliver to find said plate.]

Thank you so much! Is it a special occasion? Are we celebrating?

[oliverplus]

[Oliver nods, finally finding some plates and pulling them down] Yeah! The Doctor and I saved the country! Well. Mostly the Doctor did. I... [he pauses. but, considering the close friend that Marta is, he doesn't really mind telling her] I'm still alive. So I'm celebrating!

[he brings the plates over, then fetches a knife and some forks] How big of a piece do you want?

[onperfectlips]

What's the occasion, Oliver?

[oliverplus]

Gwen! [Oliver turns to her, beaming happily] We just saved the world! Well, the country at least, and probably the world. Want some cake?

[onperfectlips]

That would be lovely, thank you. And congratulations.

[oliverplus]

Okay, let me get plates! [he turns back to the cabinet, quickly grabbing a stack] Thanks! I mean, really you should say that to the Doctor. He did the world-saving.

[he brings the plates over to the table and then moves to the drawers, looking for knives and forks] How are you?

[dissedthesonic]

[after eating that candy in the same kitchen (albeit a much cleaner one), he can't help feeling...hesistant about this cake even if it does have a note in front of it]

Is this safe, Oliver?

[oliverplus]

Rory! [but his excitement shifts into a pouting expression. he's a little offended by that] 'Course it's safe! I can bake, you know.

[dissedthesonic]

[shakes his head] What? No, that's not what I meant. I mean is it safe, like, I'm not going to forget more things if I eat it.

[oliverplus]

What? [Oliver's eyes widen] Oh god, no! It's not like that! I made it myself.

[lamb_of_gold]

A cake?

[oliverplus]

Yeah! [Oliver turns to Mu with a grin] Want some? I could make some tea, too. Or milk. Milk's good with cake.

[lamb_of_gold]

No thank you to the cake, but I will take up your offer for tea. What's the occasion?

[Eye contact will reveal Mu is worried about something, but he's doing a good job of hiding it]

[oliverplus]

[Oliver feels that, and his expression slips for a moment, but he quickly smiles again] The Doctor saved the country! And, um. Me. So I'm celebrating!

[he fills a pot of water and puts it on the range to boil. then, trying to sound casual:] What about you, Mu? How is everything?