Who: Cidolfus Telamon & Benedikta Harman. Status: Closed. Where: Around places. What: Cid and Benedikta follow a lead and sneak into a fancy holiday party. Event stuff TBA. Warnings: it's them, what do you want from me
[She does wonder if he's managed to guess simply from where she had come from, but she does peek further to make sure that his eyes really are closed before she scurries over and slumps back down onto the couch beside him.
Without a word, she will lift the gift to his nose, and he will catch the smell of something sweet, like icing...
And upon opening his eyes, there will be a small cupcake held in her palm, and her glancing away, embarrassed.]
[He did have a suspicion, and that sweet scent is all he needs to confirm it. So he's already smiling with a huff of laughter before he even opens his eyes, and seeing the cupcake just makes them shine in delight.]
[She doesn't know why, but she's pulling it away from him again, though it won't be hard for him to reach for it at this point, with the couch blocking her. So he'll eventually get his fingers on it, to which Benedikta grumbles at him for.]
[She winces when he finally does take a bite. And while it will not be so overly sweet or doughy as the birthday cake was, the sweetness is still there, especially in the icing. The cupcake itself will still be a little dry, but it's certainly an improvement from last time. She might have baked it for too long, worried that it would not be finished when she tried taking it out, but perhaps she shouldn't have put it back into the oven for those few minutes earlier.
All in all, it's not perfect, but he'll be able to taste that she has made strides in refining her baking skills!
She waits with bated breath for his verdict with a nervous flutter in her chest...]
[It may not be perfect, and it may be sweet, but—]
It's delicious.
[His sentiment is genuine as he takes another happy bite out of it. Sure it may be a little dryer, but the icing helps to balance it out. Most of all, she made it, so that already makes it taste perfect to him.
I know that cupcakes are not... quite to your tastes... I will add less sugar next time.
[Her voice grows quieter, her eyes darting away yet again.]
And what about its texture? It is not too dry? I put it back in the oven when I was not sure it was finished, but when it came out, it was chewier than it perhaps should have been.
[She doesn't really know, she doesn't eat cupcakes!!! More importantly, why does this matter so much and why is she rambling?]
[There is some nervousness that flickers in her expression, and for a moment, she looks at the cupcake as if it were about to explode icing in her face. But as he holds it out, she leans in...
[Did he really down that entire cupcake in just a few bites? Now it's him that Benedikta is looking at as if he is the one who might explode icing in her face.]
... And you are certain you do not feel sick this time?
[He took big bites and he really enjoyed it!! So what if it was a little dry and he icing might have tasted like pure sugar at some points, he likes it!!]
Not in the slightest. However it did occur to me that this would have gone well with some coffee.
[He's still chewing on that piece when he hears her words, and there's a small look of surprise. Not from what she's saying exactly but just that she said it at all... And how he can't help but look at her fondly.
He'll reach out and gently brush the side of her chin.]
And you will. Just need a bit of practice, that's all.
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All right.
[A quiet chuckle as he does so.]
They're closed.
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Without a word, she will lift the gift to his nose, and he will catch the smell of something sweet, like icing...
And upon opening his eyes, there will be a small cupcake held in her palm, and her glancing away, embarrassed.]
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You did make one for me!
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Only the one...! I don't know if it is good or not, I have not tested. And only because you would not stop asking me.
[There's even a little candied snowflake on top of the icing!!!]
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I'll be judge of that. Let me try.
[And he's reaching for the cupcake!!]
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I used less sugar this time...
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[A playful grin as he succeeds in retrieving the cupcake, admiring the way it looks. Should he take a picture?]
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I did not!
[She puffs up like an upset bird that is trying to make itself look bigger in the face of a very real threat.]
It should be better than the cake... I followed the directions. Now are you going to eat it or not?
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I just wanted to admire the craftsmanship first before savoring the first bite.
[And he really does think she did well, noticing that little snowflake. But now he really does want to taste it so he'll take a bite...!]
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All in all, it's not perfect, but he'll be able to taste that she has made strides in refining her baking skills!
She waits with bated breath for his verdict with a nervous flutter in her chest...]
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It's delicious.
[His sentiment is genuine as he takes another happy bite out of it. Sure it may be a little dryer, but the icing helps to balance it out. Most of all, she made it, so that already makes it taste perfect to him.
He's also not choking on it so that's a plus.]
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... You are not simply saying that to make me feel better? Because might I remind you what happened last time?
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[He laughs a little at that before he takes another bite.]
The icing is a little sweet, but I quite like it. Works well with the cupcake itself.
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[Her voice grows quieter, her eyes darting away yet again.]
And what about its texture? It is not too dry? I put it back in the oven when I was not sure it was finished, but when it came out, it was chewier than it perhaps should have been.
[She doesn't really know, she doesn't eat cupcakes!!! More importantly, why does this matter so much and why is she rambling?]
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I'm no expert, either, so why not take a try?
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...Makes an awkward noise...
...And takes a bite...
Her nose wrinkles.]
It is not...great...
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[He takes another bite, leaving one last bite left, and just makes a satisfied humming sound.]
But if you think you can make something better, then I will be more than happy to receive.
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... And you are certain you do not feel sick this time?
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Not in the slightest. However it did occur to me that this would have gone well with some coffee.
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[With a bit of a crooked and shy smile, she reaches up to wipe away the icing around his lips.]
Another time... and I suppose I will have to continue to improve.
[Her expression crumples a bit at that.]
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[A playful smile as he takes that last bite with another very pleased end happy hum.]
Really, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
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I only want the best for you, too.
[A soft mumble, before she bristles.]
And I would very much like to overcome this... obstacle of mine.
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He'll reach out and gently brush the side of her chin.]
And you will. Just need a bit of practice, that's all.
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[She pokes his belly, that teasing gleam returning to her.]
Or that I fatten you up with all the cakes that you demand of me before I finally perfect it.
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Isn't that any man's dream? To be spoiled and fed by his beloved?
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💚💜 fin.