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[castintoflames]

Who: Maedhros & Open!
Broadcast: Fleetwide.
Action: On Huntress.
When: Early afternoon.

(Maedhros can do a lot of things. He is a patient leader, a phenomenal warrior, a devoted brother, however there is one arena in which he does not excel. He could blame it on his lack of a right hand - mechanical replacement or not - but he will not sink so low. There is a white powder in his hair - flour? - and smoke. Too much smoke.)

Does anyone know where we keep the fire extinguisher?

(Ah, no, wait. He finds it and lifts it into his hands, puzzling over how to use it.)

The instructions are less than clear... (The kitchen might burn down at this point. Send help!)

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[valiantfire]

{Fingon runs into the kitchen a minute later and stops at his cousin's side.}

I was gone for a minute! {He's trying not to laugh or panic and manages both? And it might have been a bit longer than just one minute? He reaches for the extinguisher.}

I've had to use it myself, it's this leaver here...

[castintoflames]

(He blinks at the sudden appearance, smiling despite all the smoke. Fingon, you have helped him be too calm.)

I did much in that minute if so. (Too much and none of it good.) Ah...

(He wrinkles his nose at what is expelled from the extinguisher, but it...works? Though the food is utterly ruined. Not like it was edible before.)

I thought more heat would cook it faster.

[poisontippedcure]

[Rose has never seen a fire extinguisher before, and she doesn't know where one is, even on her own ship. But even if she can't help Maedhros out with his question, she can provide snark.]

I take it you don't have a lot of experience in the kitchen.

[castintoflames]

You might think so! (Based on the product. But - ) My mother tried to teach me once.

[poisontippedcure]

Did you almost burn down the house then, too?

[This isn't how you make friends, but she can't resist. Sorry, Maedrhos.]

[valiantfire]

{Oops? Fingon grins fondly at him and shakes his head.}

You have always been fast.

{The foam smells bad, and gets everywhere, but the ship isn't about to burn down, so that's an improvement!}

Only the outside, Maitimo. The inside would still be raw.

[castintoflames]

Almost. (He is ashamed at his lack of progress.) This must not be for me.

[castintoflames]

(That sentence should not please him so, but it does.)

I wanted to do much of the work.

(And this is the result. His shoulders slump and he grabs a towel to begin the clean up.)

Ammë was right; this does take more patience than I have to give.

[valiantfire]

{A gentle laugh and Fingon grabs another towel to help with the clean up.}

If you want, I could guide you through what you want to make? So you can still do much of the work, and the meal can be enjoyed as it should.

[castintoflames]

(He looks skeptical, but not because of Fingon.)

Ammë tried that too and it ended up much the same as this. (He has no faith in his skills, though he tries his hardest!)

[valiantfire]

{Laughter lights the younger Elf's face.}

Then keep me company? I refuse to let you and Kano go without good food.

[castintoflames]

(He smiles helplessly, tenderness overcoming his shame.)

I would like to see you cook. How can I help?

[valiantfire]

{Shame isn't allowed! Fingon grins playfully at him.}

What were you wanting to make?

[poisontippedcure]

[Hearing him now, she almost feels bad. Almost.]

I don't think it is.

[And then a sigh.]

But if it's any consolation, I don't think cooking is a skill that is necessary here.

[castintoflames]

A cake. (He murmurs, patting his still dusty hair.) I thought Kano might eat more of it if it tasted especially good.

[castintoflames]

Oh but it is! My brother... He does not always eat as he should, but he will try when I cook.

(He can manage things like stew.)

I wished to make him a cake.

ORZ

[bythewaves]

Nelyo what?

[valiantfire]

Mm... Chocolate cake? {Fingon's gotten somewhat good at them!} I could also try some pies, so it isn't all sweet.

o___o'

[castintoflames]

Nothing, Kano.

[castintoflames]

Yes! (He smiles a little more.) One that isn't too rich, but warm and good.

What pies would you suggest?

[poisontippedcure]

[And now she feels bad for him of all things. If nothing else, Rose can appreciate looking out for family.]

It's good of you to try and take care of your brother, but perhaps next time, start with something simpler? Fresh fruit is much less likely to catch fire.

[bythewaves]

Nelyo the kitchen is full of smoke.

[castintoflames]

Temporarily! I will remedy it.

[castintoflames]

(He has a rather large family and he loves all of them heart and soul. Such bonds can both strengthen him and lead him to certain doom.)

Fresh fruit is difficult to acquire in space.

[poisontippedcure]

So is fresh air.