[OPEN] Topped Chef

[gazeintothesun]

He cuts quite a figure as he strides into the kitchen, impeccable in the white clothes of an executive chef. Sousuke Aizen, head judge of a competition as fiendishly difficult as it is prestigious, steeples his hands over his chest and gives the assembled contents a smile that would almost be benign were it not for its sharpness"It's often said

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COME CHOOSE YOUR DISHES

[trailoflies]

[It's almost a little unfair the way the audience is reeling and murmuring excitedly from Aizen's address when Gin is supposed to be the host here, but he gets the fun job...blinding and binding the hands of the contestants. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen. Gin is beaming like it's Christmas come early, and he's armed with blindfolds and rope.]

[adiosasshole]

[Shinjiro stomps over, coat and hat gone for a hair tie and chef's whites.

Do your worst]

[trailoflies]

[Oh, he will. He will.]

Shinji-kun~♥ Ready for the next challenge?

[HE COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE LEERING ANY WIDER]

Hands behind your back, please.

[adiosasshole]

[Unlike when they were on the same ship, there's a energy of confidence and ego around Shinjiro. Cooking is what he knows, and he has no fear of being beaten here.

So he laces his hands behind his back without hesitation.]

More then ready.

JUDGES' TABLE

[gazeintothesun]

[Slinking out of the chef clothes baybeeeee~

And waiting for fresh meat. Yes.]

JUDGE # 2

[followsthepath]

[And when you're done with your dishes, you have to bring it to the judges. Tousen sits in one of the chairs and not-so-eagerly awaits his meal. Remember contestants: serving sub-par dishes in such an arena is a crime and justice must be had.

JUSTICE!!!

oh and hai boss. You look nice today.]

Re: JUDGE # 2

[gazeintothesun]

[Hai Tousen. Your boss is eyeing the usual glasses of water the staff has put on the judges' table wondering what getting Tousen drunk would do to the judging. Gin must be contagious.]

Looking forward to the food? They've been given much more leeway with the dishes this time.

Re: JUDGE # 2

[trailoflies]

[Correction: Gin has already anticipated your whims, and has beaten you to it. That's definitely not water in the glasses. If Tousen asks, it's a specially formulated pallet cleanser, to help with the judging. See what a thoughtful host he is?]

BACKSTAGE THREAD

[trailoflies]

[The backstage area probably sees more drama than the actual set, although thankfully without the cameras. Aprons may be lost, tears may be shed, and food may be thrown. Also screaming about the unfairness of the judges, having a nervous breakdown, or trying to ply and/or bribe your way into better rankings with insider information if you can find anyone willing to deal.]