The Way to a Blue Fish's Heart...

[theoniongirl]

Who: Blue Fish crew and visitors
Broadcast: Maybe some accidental, but not overall
Action: The Blue Fish kitchen
When: All Day, Feb. 7


[It had been a rough month for a lot of the Blue Fish crew. From blenders to family members and lost friends and blocked credits, they'd been soldiering on through a lot. And while Jilly was new enough to have skirted by most of the drama, she was keenly aware of the underlying stress of her crewmates. She wants to help.

Sometimes, though, words aren't enough...and so she sets about taking advantage of her augment to the best of her ability. For the past month she's been collecting recipes from the datary and experimenting with the supplies provided by the Atroma. And, in the days leading up to the 7th, she quietly recruits Beverly for a pair of extra hands with some Station grocery shopping and behind-the-scenes planning.

It's not announced, but on such a small ship it's hard to miss that something is going on that day. Forgoing her usual trip to the Station for job hunting and people watching, Jilly gets up extra early and sets the kitchen in motion. Recipes are taped up on the cabinets, ingredients are gathered, and so begins a marathon of food.]

[Between the combined forces of Jilly and Beverly, the two "cooks" for the Blue Fish will be setting out food all day as a bit of a much needed holiday for their crew (and any visitors who stop by). Volunteer as a taste-tester, grab food on the run, help clean dishes between baking bouts, or simply sit and relax with your crew mates. Food therapy is a go.]

Comments

[save_the_souls]

[Wow this kid must have a sixth sense for meal time. There's a pause before he answers- just because he was gobbling up some food]

Haha, Belthazar! What good timing!

Come over! Jilly and Beverly cooked up a lot of food.

[arcanepower]

[FOOD? THAT HE DOESN'T HAVE TO COOK?]

I... don't know them very well. Is that okay?

[save_the_souls]

Yeah, I'm sure it'll be fine. You've cooked for us more than enough times after all, it's only fair!

[arcanepower]

In that case, I'll be over in a few minutes. I want to bring a dish with me.

[Lo and behold, he's here in half an hour. Not bad. KNOCK KNOCK NERD]

[save_the_souls]

[-- Belth he just said you didn't have to cook but TOO LATE THE GUY IS GONE]

[But no matter, when Belth knocks on the door, he'll head over and open it up]

Hello Belthazar!

[arcanepower]

[TOO BAD. He greets Allen with a smile that is... not quite as bright as the sun, but rare coming from him, honestly. And in his hands, he has a towering pile of glittery macaroons arranged in a perfect rainbow spiral.]

Thank you for the invitation. I thought it would be rude not to bring something, so I hope this will be enough.

[save_the_souls]

[Oh yeah, his eyes light up]

Ah! Your sparkly macaroons! I love those!

[MUST RESIST GRABBING THE PLATE. Instead he distracts his hands by indicating which way to go for the food]

I'm sure it will be! Thank you, Belthazar

[arcanepower]

[Is he blushing? He's blushing.]

I-I'm glad. [AHEM. He places a couple macaroons on Allen's plate.] I will see you inside.

[And off he goes, shuffling toward the smell of free food.]

[save_the_souls]

[What an adorable kid. But he'll let him shuffle off, to set down his food. In the meantime, he'll be sitting on the boxes of the cargo bay since there's only so much room in the kitchen, happily eating away if Belthazar wants to join him later on]

[arcanepower]

[Belthazar does join him a little later, when the pressing lack of space gets to him and he's done stuffing his own face. He doesn't come empty-handed, of course; there's a few cookies, brownies, and pie slices loaded onto a plate. He sets it beside Allen, then hops up onto the boxes on Allen's other side. His lack of height means he almost doesn't make it.]

I thought you would be in the kitchen with everyone else. [He tilts his head, looking a little concerned.] Are you well?

[save_the_souls]

[He smiles and waves his hand]

Ah- I'm fine! It was just too crowded in there, and me hovering over the food was making them nervous.

[arcanepower]

[That makes him chuckle softly, though he's quick to hide it behind his sleeve.]

You are rather enthusiastic.

[He's still smiling when he sets his hands on the edge of the box, legs dangling over the side.]

Go ahead, I brought that for you.

[save_the_souls]

[He was going to reply to the enthusiastic comment- but then Belth offered food and he immediately perked up]

Really?!

But what about yourself? Have you eaten?

[arcanepower]

I ate plenty! If I eat any more I might burst. [He can eat a lot, but he does have a limit.]

You like sweets, right?

[save_the_souls]

Oh, well if you're sure...

Yeah! I love sweets! [SURE GONNA BE GRABBING THAT PLATE NOW. no regrets]