Red velvet? Oh, yeah. I've heard of it. I've never made anything with it before, but I think you'll just need...vanilla and buttermilk, if you already have the chocolate covered? And a lot of butter.
[ If those ingredients are even easily accessible here, he wonders. ]
[ Jing Yuan keeps in mind to discuss another topic with Yamato as well. But, they can discuss that while they're in the kitchen.
He has no idea how many people know about the danger of "promises" here, either way, and by this time, he has certainly learned about it himself. As he agreed with Mika, he will tell others. Also, he doesn't care about dodging the question, bluntly stating: ]
I am.
The other issue is I have no idea what the flavor would taste like within a cake. Working with others is a simple matter, but, if I am to ask for help in this I would rather a slightly familiar face...
[ Jing Yuan's words hover around a sense of awkward...mostly because he can't pretend to be an extrovert on little sleep. He never planned this out either, but he decides to head towards the door immediately, with tea in hand, mind already working a mile a minute. ]
[ He wonders if this is a special someone? Does grandpa have a crush...! Yamato is intrigued and his smile implies as such, but he doesn't say anything and he'll gladly follow Jing Yuan out to grab ingredients. Cute. ]
After you. I'll follow your lead.
[ Hmm. He's a little nosy about who the recipient is, actually. ]
Anyway, Jing Yuan is a man who sees things through; all things considered, he is not in a terrible mood, leading them with ease to the kitchen. ]
Tatara.
It's mostly because of a request...not to mention baking is also not much of my specialty.
[ He points out, freely, because it is basically like that, of a sorts. ]
Though, it will also give me another chance to practice my magic, since I'm supposed to use transformation magic in the process. We're all certainly still in our learning phase, no?
I see...huh. He requested a cake, did he? What a strange guy.
[ Tatara... Yamato can't understand how that guy operates, but meh. Jing Yuan has the right view on it, he thinks. ]
We are, yeah. I guess you're right about that. It's just another reason for you to practice. Is the transformation magic going to take the place of some things, like putting it in the oven?
I'm hoping to still make putting it into an oven as a step, since I'm not quite ready to suddenly transform it all into the end result based upon magic.
[ He's been practicing a lot, though foods have a lot of base components that need to be gotten right. Especially since he never made such a cake before; the matter of taste is also crucial.
Once they're in the kitchen, he will be getting out a myriad collection of fruits. ]
I was thinking perhaps the frosting, for at least one, and then the decorations for the last.
[ So yeah, Yamato isn't wrong there.
There's a pause at the other comment, before he nods with a little smile as he goes to set the oven on to heat up. ]
Fortunately, the Sage has assembled wizards who can be amenable to such requests. As well as willing to broaden their horizons. I can't imagine myself baking again, though.
But if I ever did, I may be better off just learning how to transform something into the final product.
He is. In some ways it may make him hard to understand as well, yet he is a good man who looks out for others where many in his position may hardly bother.
[ Jing Yuan's words are spoken lightly as he gazes all over the kitchen, and then he is just like 🧍♂️ for a moment because he's not a person who usually asks for help so please hold while he considers Yamato's question. ]
...Can you get out the baking ingredients? Or, the eggs?
[ Jing Yuan asks while staring down the fruits and everything. He's feeling a little overwhelmed. ]
[ Look at that, a certifiably good-looking red velvet cake. It looks like Yamato's words are true, given the result. ]
I think it's starting to look quite decent.
Which, for something I have yet to have ever glimpsed before, is a feat, even with someone assisting me.
[ And ever is he grateful for that. ]
...I suppose the only way to know how it's come out well for certain is how it will taste in the end. But, at this point, I wouldn't want to ruin the result.
Truly, I have been fortunate you accepted something that was a last minute request.
I imagine it's something that will go well without much incident. The worst that can happen is simply that the taste is off.
[ Jing Yuan says this in full belief, and begins to gather up the cake carefully, moving it to a place where it won't easily be knocked over or otherwise. ]
Once again, I thank you for your assistance, Yamato. If you have anything else to do, I will not keep you.
[ He will be off in a few hours later to deliver the cake anyway. ]
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[ If those ingredients are even easily accessible here, he wonders. ]
Are you making it for someone?
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He has no idea how many people know about the danger of "promises" here, either way, and by this time, he has certainly learned about it himself. As he agreed with Mika, he will tell others. Also, he doesn't care about dodging the question, bluntly stating: ]
I am.
The other issue is I have no idea what the flavor would taste like within a cake. Working with others is a simple matter, but, if I am to ask for help in this I would rather a slightly familiar face...
[ Jing Yuan's words hover around a sense of awkward...mostly because he can't pretend to be an extrovert on little sleep. He never planned this out either, but he decides to head towards the door immediately, with tea in hand, mind already working a mile a minute. ]
Let's go, shall we?
holy shit man i thought i replied t othis
[ He wonders if this is a special someone? Does grandpa have a crush...! Yamato is intrigued and his smile implies as such, but he doesn't say anything and he'll gladly follow Jing Yuan out to grab ingredients. Cute. ]
After you. I'll follow your lead.
[ Hmm. He's a little nosy about who the recipient is, actually. ]
Who's it for?
it's fine!!
Anyway, Jing Yuan is a man who sees things through; all things considered, he is not in a terrible mood, leading them with ease to the kitchen. ]
Tatara.
It's mostly because of a request...not to mention baking is also not much of my specialty.
[ He points out, freely, because it is basically like that, of a sorts. ]
Though, it will also give me another chance to practice my magic, since I'm supposed to use transformation magic in the process. We're all certainly still in our learning phase, no?
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[ Tatara... Yamato can't understand how that guy operates, but meh. Jing Yuan has the right view on it, he thinks. ]
We are, yeah. I guess you're right about that. It's just another reason for you to practice. Is the transformation magic going to take the place of some things, like putting it in the oven?
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[ Jing Yuan merely says with a nod.
But as for the other matter? ]
I'm hoping to still make putting it into an oven as a step, since I'm not quite ready to suddenly transform it all into the end result based upon magic.
[ He's been practicing a lot, though foods have a lot of base components that need to be gotten right. Especially since he never made such a cake before; the matter of taste is also crucial.
Once they're in the kitchen, he will be getting out a myriad collection of fruits. ]
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[ The decorations, perhaps? The final flourish? ]
Ah, you're getting fruits. Going all out for this cake, are you? Heh, the Sage is a lucky guy.
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[ So yeah, Yamato isn't wrong there.
There's a pause at the other comment, before he nods with a little smile as he goes to set the oven on to heat up. ]
Fortunately, the Sage has assembled wizards who can be amenable to such requests. As well as willing to broaden their horizons. I can't imagine myself baking again, though.
But if I ever did, I may be better off just learning how to transform something into the final product.
IM CRYINGGG i'm so sorry lum
[ Yamato appreciates his authoritative side, but casual Tatara is...unnerving for some reason? He can't explain it. ]
Do you need help with anything?
ITS OKAY WE'RE OUT HERE TRYING OUR BEST, FAM
[ Jing Yuan's words are spoken lightly as he gazes all over the kitchen, and then he is just like 🧍♂️ for a moment because he's not a person who usually asks for help so please hold while he considers Yamato's question. ]
...Can you get out the baking ingredients? Or, the eggs?
[ Jing Yuan asks while staring down the fruits and everything. He's feeling a little overwhelmed. ]
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[ haha...ha...anyway.
He'll go ahead and grab the ingredients that've been requested, as well as the eggs. Why not both?
He sets them on the table next to where Jing Yuan has set up shop. ]
There you go. Do you know what to do first?
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[ Jing Yuan says, hopefully giving Yamato courage, but it will be ultimately up to him. He believes in you, fellow wiz. ]
Yes, they get mixed in some order. Though with this recipe I am uncertain as to which beyond the basics, such as this...
[ He cracks the eggs first and begins to put them into a bowl he probably grabbed from wherever. ]
And then after that, I pray. [ ... ] I jest. I believe I may need food coloring as well.
[ With some magic one of the fruits turns into a container of red food coloring since that isn't technically baking ingredient. ]
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[ He's good at this! He promises. He'll instruct Jing Yuan when he needs it, and help him decorate the cake, too.
It's...starting to look pretty good, actually. Wow! ]
Well? What do you think?
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I think it's starting to look quite decent.
Which, for something I have yet to have ever glimpsed before, is a feat, even with someone assisting me.
[ And ever is he grateful for that. ]
...I suppose the only way to know how it's come out well for certain is how it will taste in the end. But, at this point, I wouldn't want to ruin the result.
Truly, I have been fortunate you accepted something that was a last minute request.
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[ This is his cake, after all. And if it's going to Tatara, it better be good, right? ]
Don't worry about it being last minute. I like cooking and baking, so it's no problem. Let me know how it goes when you give it to him, okay?
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I imagine it's something that will go well without much incident. The worst that can happen is simply that the taste is off.
[ Jing Yuan says this in full belief, and begins to gather up the cake carefully, moving it to a place where it won't easily be knocked over or otherwise. ]
Once again, I thank you for your assistance, Yamato. If you have anything else to do, I will not keep you.
[ He will be off in a few hours later to deliver the cake anyway. ]
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[ He'll reach out and lightly pat Jing Yuan's shoulder, though. It was nice to hang out with him. They did good, he hopes! ]
Good luck. I'll see you around, okay?
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It's been a rough time, actually, and he's running on little sleep, so yeah. ]
I will bid you farewell for now. Do take care.
[ And we can wrap here! ]