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

[kyasdaughter]

You're going to make yourself sick.

[ katara speaks very pointedly, but fun fact: her plate is piled nearly as high as his. ]

[alwayscomeback]

[Sokka turns to look at his sister, mouth full. Then he speaks, mouth still full. ]

Not me, I've been training for this day.

[kyasdaughter]

Oh, gross. [ she's flinging her hand up, as if shielding her eyes from the mouth full of mostly-chewed food. ] Now you're being disgusting on purpose.

[alwayscomeback]

[He'll at least swallow the food now. ]

I am not. Just because you're taking little girly bites.

[kyasdaughter]

There's nothing wrong with eating like a human being, Sokka. And I meant the way you were talking with your mouth full.

[ she huffs a little bit, moving to stand beside him and bumping his arm with hers. her voice drops slightly - quieter, a little more serious but still pleasant. ]

How're you doing, anyway?

[alwayscomeback]

I AM eating like a human being. A hungry one.

[He is not even hungry, that's a lie. Still when she drops her voice, he smiles a little. ]

Little better now the dust has settled. Still worried about Azula. And now we got this Greyjoy clown who the Starks really don't like.

[He shrugs. It's getting harder to protect everyone, to prepare for every eventuality. He's not one to admit these things to the crew at large, but Katara is different. He never has to hide anything from her.]

I just hope neither of them try anything.

[kyasdaughter]

I'm not worried about it.

[ she isn't glib or dimissive - if anything, her expression is thoughtful as she scans the folks crowded in the kitchen of their ship. she seems to be chewing on what he said for a moment, before casting a sidelong glance his way. ]

You've got things under control. And... besides: we've got them all outnumbered, right?

[alwayscomeback]

We have, but I still worry if it's enough. Like everything I've done so far will actually do anything to protect everyone here.

[You know, usual Sokka things. ]