[022] - [Video]

[wavesoakedlegs]

[Mitsuhide is in the kitchen of his home, long hair pinned up into a bun. He is cooking; the SFC has been placed on the counter while he stirs whatever delicious thing it is he has in the large pan.]

[His expression is thoughtful, and perhaps a little sad.]The city is unsettled, and for good reason. I have no place to comment much, but I shall

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[behisstrength]

[The delicious smell seems to be permeating through the house; it draws Motochika into the kitchen. He comes over to look, curious of both what Mitsuhide has made and the interrupted statement.]

Were you going to finish that thought?

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[wavesoakedlegs]

[Mitsuhide looks up from his dish and smiles faintly, nodding his head in greeting.]

Well.

[He looks back at his pan.]

Perhaps living in a land filled with as much chaos as ours makes one appreciate the moments of peace more.

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[behisstrength]

You're right. There is greater depth in our pools of experience, and as a consequence, a more dramatic contrast between extremes.

[Motochika peers over Mitsuhide's shoulder.]

After the sorrows that you have endured, few shall feel happiness as keenly as you.

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[wavesoakedlegs]

[A sort of sad smile. He doesn't expand on what Motochika just said, simply stirring the stew he has made a few more times.]

You are hungry, my Lord?

[He tilts his head a little.]

The stew itself is ready. I need to prepare the sides and finish the dessert, so you will not have to wait long.

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[behisstrength]

How could I not be, faced with that scent?

[He pulls back and smiles.]

Your efforts are certain to impress Japan.

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[wavesoakedlegs]

[A brief chuckle.]

I hope so. To offer a meal to him is the least I can do.

[He turns the heat down and places a lid over the stew.]

Cooking has come to be something I enjoy quite a bit. I never would have guessed it can be so fulfilling.

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[behisstrength]

Your own voyage of discovery, perhaps. One that we may all enjoy the results of.

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[wavesoakedlegs]

That's one way of putting it, my Lord. It is good to know you enjoy what I make.

[Time to make sides! He gathers everything he needs together, humming a little while he does so.]

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[behisstrength]

[Motochika watches, but stays out of the way]

Everyone is content.

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[wavesoakedlegs]

Then I am glad.

[He prepares his sides with care and skill. The improvements he has made in his cooking are obvious just by watching his hands when he cuts and washes. They are quicker and more practised.]

I could wish for nothing more than to see those around me happy.