driftfleet | Video. the ramblings of a drunk british man.

Who: Jarvis and you, valentine. ;)
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Tourist/Iskaulit, wherever you catch him
When: Valentine's Day of course!!!

[Jarvis here, ready to be — drunk? Perhaps just a little. He is actually doing a PSA whether he realizes it or not, looking disapprovingly at his wine glass. He's rosy-cheeked and his tie is the slightest bit crooked. Just the slightest. And he is currently abandoning his coat because it is clearly getting hot in the Tourist kitchen.]

Oh, myyyyy goodnessgracious, I think — I... Yes, the wrong bottle, this is... the wrong bottle. It's just a little purple...er than the other I was supposed to take from the shelf. I should have known better; I can't read —

[He looks intently at the liquor bottle, marked in alien writing that their augments certainly can't translate.]

I can't read this, period. I think I accidentally drank one of the more potent... bottles...

[... hiccup]

... Not the whole bottle, mind you, I'm not a barbarian.

Clearly two glasses is downright diabolical. I apologize, Miss Nami, I believe this is one of the newer imports. I will have to credit it out in take — ...take it out in credits. Goodness, it's warm in here. I'm going to go to the Iskaulit, since I fancy it cooler there... Cookies!! [Yes, that's as sudden as it seems, and he claps his hands together.] I'll make some cookies, because it is Valentine's Day, and cookies have to be made, and I haven't the supplies nor the mind-power for chocolate... anything, really. And I certainly have nothing to do on Valentine's Day, no sir — or ma'am. I am quite freed up by... by the light-years-away... -ness, of my predicament. Very much free to bake indeed. I don't mind at all. I — it's very... un-routine of me, to have no one to bake for on this particular date.

[He huffs.]

If you don't have a valentine, please stop by the Space Bar kitchen, I will have cookies so you can at least eat cookies. It's completely unnecessary to have a single valentine — it doesn't need to be a... lady or fellow you fancy, either. I'll have you know I made my classmates biscuits every year, save for — goodness, that time in... 1925...? When I came down with the flu. What a terrible February that was. I thought I'd gone — bubonic.

..... I'm talking quite a lot.

If you'll excuse me, I need my apron. Where did I put my...

[...... He's wandered off.]

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[Jarvis smiles, turning the ring on his finger thoughtfully.]

Precisely. We all have things that aren't all they seem at first glance.

[A smile, nodding to the bracelet.]

From your family?

Not really. It's . . . all I have. I couldn't give them a proper burial and we didn't have any mementos.

[His smile softens, and as usual, Jarvis feels a swell of sympathy and fondness in his heart. The poor boy. Jarvis counts his own blessings in times like these; he may be disowned, for lack of a better word, but at least he hasn't lost everyone. He puts a hand on Kubo's arm supportively, just beside the bracelet.]

They will appreciate you wearing this far more, I promise you.

Shall we continue making sweets in their honor?

[ He nods, but Kubo can't quite make eye contact. ]

Sure. They'd probably like that.

Perfect, then let's continue!

[Don't worry, young sir, he won't let it stay awkward and sad for too long.

Once more into the fray, as they say.]

And if you would like to make shapes of your own, I shan't complain.

Creativity is very important, in baking.

I just made rice a lot. It was the easier thing to buy and make and . . . [ He trails off. ]

It's not like we had a kitchen.

Rice, was it?

Was there anything else you prepared?

No. Not really. I did miso and fish when I could but it wasn't easy.

Miso? What's that, if I may ask?

It's a kind of soup we make. We have it with our rice to give it more taste.

[He gives pause, looking at the boy.]

I would love to learn how to make it, whenever you have the chance.

[ Kubo blinks. ]

Sure. But it's nothing special.

It's special to me! I've never had it.

I guess that could make it special. Just don't get your hopes up.

I will keep them properly leveled, then, but I have no doubts I will enjoy whatever you've made.

You might regret that too.

[ Kubo's cooking is passable, but he might not be the best judge. And his mother certainly couldn't tell him if he did a good job or not. ]

[He chuckles, a bit tickled.]

I have far more pressing regrets than trying someone else's food.

Would you like me to show you other recipes, so you find within yourself a little confidence?

[ Kubo nods tentatively. ]

If you don't mind.

It shall be done.

[It's basically a promise.]

Now — we're almost done. Lay these on the tray, we'll set the oven while we cut the rest out. Have you gotten familiar with the oven?

I've . . . gotten better at it?

[ He was lucky to avoid getting burned. Thankfully, the augment does help in supplying information so Kubo doesn't feel too bad figuring out the new machines. ]

I sense a bit of uncertainty in the statement.

We'll work through it together; you'll have it all perfected in no time at all. [He moves over to said oven.] Even I had quite a day, learning the new technology, but you're far brighter than myself, I've no doubts!

Here - Set the oven to 375 degrees.

[ His one eye squints at the dial before adjusting it. ]

Machines are all still new to me. At home, we had a fire and a pot to cook in.

A bit overwhelming, isn't it? All of it, I mean.

Have you been coping well?

I guess? I kind of have to cope.

[ He doesn't want to get left behind or miss out. It's a steep learning curve but that keeps him distracted. ]

Just because people have to, doesn't mean they necessarily do.

It's important to check on one another, don't you think?

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