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Who: Sypha Belnades & You - (subthread for treff and alucard)
Broadcast: Yes!
Action: Caprine
When: 11/28, Afternoon

[Because the Atroma are one for drama and excitement, the camera sits on the communal dining table in the kitchen, somehow positioned perfectly to catch the culmination of what appears to be a drawn out, well fought battle between two parties.

Sypha Belnades vs. The Toaster Oven.

By now it's anyone's battle. The Speaker is crouched a few feet away from the counter and holding a baking sheet up as a shield, peering over top to monitor the menacing appliance shaking and sparking all over the counter. Once, there seems to be an opening. Sypha chances a reach to try something, but it counters! Sparks hit her hand, and she has enough.

Dropping the sheet with a loud clang, small flares form above her fingers before she whips one at the beast, which subsequently stops sparking and all but explodes instead. She manages to duck out of the way of a metallic piece of toaster, eyeing as it hits the wall behind her. It's then she catches sight of the communicator. A startled look crosses her features, and she hesitantly makes her way over.]

I don't suppose that was missed, was it? [...] Probably not.

[Well, now what? Sypha sighs and her shoulders slump.]

If anyone would be willing to explain these machines, it would be appreciated.

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[Well. This isn't quite what he expected when he came around the corner. But it does appear his new shipmate might be having some troubles. With the toaster oven being the victor.

Bare feet pad inside as he look up (he's very short) at her with an amused look.]

I see that the toaster was the victor this round.

[Ugh, great. She could deal with people over the device regarding this, but in person? Sypha may just be fighting off a new wave of embarrassment.]

I would have to disagree. [It's likely said with more conviction than needed, but... here they are.]

[He laughs softly then walks further inside, his wing like hair almost making it look like he's floating as he does so.]

May I show you how to use it?

[Syhpa watches him hesitantly, eyes following his movements.]

I'm not even certain of its purpose.

[It's pretty dead, though. No more toast for them.]

When it is is functioning, it is used to prepare food. To toast it.

[He gently touches the thing.]

Would you like to come with me to get a new one for us? I could explain it further as we walk.

[Despite the offer, the Speaker shakes her head.]

Thank you, but I feel it's best I hold off for now. [She pauses, clarifying.]

Instead, would you mind guiding me through meal preparation? I'd prefer not to hinder my crewmates anymore if I attempt it myself.

I would be glad to show you how to use the machines here. I do not tend to cook but I have learned what I can.

[He gently waves for her to come closer and starts to walk her through what each machine in the kitchen does. It's purpose and how to use it.]

[Definitely not missed.

Have an elf half between laughing his ass off and clapping in appreciation for a few minutes of entertainment.]

Bra-fucking-vo! That was amazing. Do we get a repeat performance on other ships now?

I don't see how this is so entertaining. [Yet. She'll probably get there in time.]

Performing magic in the midst of a kitchen isn't my idea of fun.

Performing magic in the kitchen is my daily life here, bubelah.

[Also it's hella entertaining when it isn't you exploding stuff everywhere. Maybe one day she'll get the honor of laughing at someone else.]

Maybe you just didn't user the right spell. Not blowing it up would have been a good start.

[Being a Speaker, Sypha knows languages, so hearing him use that word has her lighten up considerably.]

It was meant to defend myself. [Against a toaster oven. Shh.] What sort of things are you doing in your daily life?

[Taako should be able to tell she's shifted into genuine curiosity now. Talk magic to her~]

It's a toaster. It's not like it could grow twelve arms and bench press you.

[Just blow up apparently. What did she do to get it tossing Sparks like that anyway?]

As for the magics? I'm a transmutation wizard and a chef. The food here is honest to the gods some of the worst atrocities I've ever seen. Plus sometimes you just need a little magic in your life, yanno?

I'm not familiar with this device or what it can or cannot do.

[It's a matter of fact at this point. ... and that's not important. Her eyes do light up at his explanation.]

That's wonderful. Is your craft limited to food or is it simply your specialty?

It does what its name suggests - it toasts stuff. You know, light, buttery, bready toast? ....Or do you...not know what toast is?

[He just ran into someone else awhile back that was entirely bereft of knowledge about pancakes, so he can't be certain what people do and don't know about food now.]

And my craft isn't limited to anything except what spells I know and what I got available at my fingertips. Being a wizard is handy like that and being a chef jut means I had-- have more than one way to put it to use.

The fuck are you calling her a blueberry for?

[ Okay so it sounds innocent enough but then so many insults directed at speakers do out of context, don't they? Calling Sypha mean names is his job and his job alone!!! ]

Just because she's going around breaking shit all the time-

Blue-- [Taako realizes what he means and snorts with laughter.]

Why would I -- You-- You are both just endless entertainment for me, my dude. I said bu-be-lah not blueberry. It's like saying "my dude, my guy, my gal" that sorta thing. No need to get your hackles all in a twist over a name when she's exploding shit everywhere. You're not concerned with that?

Edited 2018-11-30 04:13 (UTC)

[It's a chorus of elf laughter, because Lup's here giggling, too.]

Pretty sure instructions won't do you much good with that one until it's fixed, sorry!

For others and future use! [Spare her!!

Exhaling, she recovers a little.]

I was not-- am not familiar with this device. I was attempting to inspect it when it began flinging sparks at me.

Sounds like it might have been busted to begin with, unless "inspect" is another word for firing magic at it.

[Which would also be incredibly funny, albeit unhelpful.]

Do you know any mending spells?

No, it isn't another word for that. [Despite her obvious ignorance here (which she loathes), she can't help being a little defensive.]

I would need to know how it works before attempting one.

[Lup is unbothered by the tone; she's used to it by now.]

I'm no toaster engineer, but it isn't too complicated. Did you do anything with it before it started zapping at you? You know, specifically.

We don't have anything like this where I am from. [Huff!

Well, there's no reason to not answer. Looking around, Sypha crouches down and picks up a metal butter knife with her thumb and forefinger.]

I was inspecting it with this.

[There's a pause as Lup leans in to look, and- whoops, she's laughing again. Give her a second.]

Oh my gods… that's bad luck. Or good luck, I guess, since you managed not to fry yourself. Don't do that one!

[Well, at least they solved the mystery of how the toaster broke.]

[Her brows draw together, still in the dark about what's so funny.]

Explain what happened. [...] Please.

[Okay, okay, she'll contain her giggles for now.]

Well, I'm not a toaster scientist or anything, but I know that there are bitty parts in there that can take easy damage if you poke 'em too much. If you do that while they're still plugged in, it can shock you or start a pretty good fire.

Good rule of thumb with those things: food goes in, hand stays out.

[ah, the other siren call of new people to the ship. Baku picks up a piece of toaster as she steps into the kitchen, glancing over it curiously for a moment before she looks to Sypha, head tilted. At the very least, she's not laughing? That's something, right?]

I don't think anyone is dying for toast, so don't worry about it. Are you all right?

[Oh, how wonderful. Sypha might actually feel a little better if this person was laughing. Maybe.

She looks a little sheepish and nods.]

I'm fine, thank you. And I, ah, apologize for this. Where I'm from, we have nothing this complex.

[she shakes her head, tossing the piece of toaster onto the table]

You don't have to apologize, that happens more often than you think it would. We have a lot of people out of their element here.

[Well, that's actually reassuring. She manages to relax a little.]

All of this is a lot. Most of it is only understandable through... [The thing. Sypha reaches and touches the back of her head lightly.] I'm sure you're aware.

Ah, yes - I imagine it's a bit overwhelming. [she makes her own gesture to her neck] And frustrating. But if you'd like, I can show you how it all works.

[...] Most of it. Anyway, my apologies, I'm being rude - my name is Baku, I'm the Caprine's captain. Welcome to the ship . . . a little belated, it seems.

I thought I was bad with machines.

[Have a slightly impressed fourteen year old. He didn't use toasters often, but he knew what they were at least.]

The one you just defeated is supposed to burn your bread.

Edited 2018-11-30 17:39 (UTC)

[Great! A kid. Now she feels even sillier. Sypha scowls a little.]

Why would you want to burn bread?

[But thank you for admitting she defeated it.]

[He shrugs.]

It goes good with butter and a ton of jelly?

[Because when he did make toast, it burned. And the only way to stomach it was to slather it with something else.]

( Sansa is actually quite happy to explain the concept of a toaster oven but she's quite a bit more fascinated by the fire that snakes from Sypha's fingers and seems to be summoned from thin air. She's familiar enough with magic in a sense - Sokka had been able to do similar with water - but this is something truly beautiful to behold. Sansa herself has no such gifts. )

I could explain it for you, my lady, but only if you could explain...well, the fire. It's quite lovely.

What? [Funny enough, Sypha never really considers the fact that magic might be as foreign to some as this... "toaster" is to her. Give her a moment to collect herself.]

I'm a scholar, magic included. It's fairly self explanatory where I'm from. Does your world not possess such things?

[Please distract her from her shame.]

( Sansa shakes her head. They do not have such things in Westeros, except perhaps across the Narrow Sea, and she's only ever seen them here in the Fleet. It's still a wonder to her. )

No, we don't. Magic isn't something I've ever seen aside from in this place. It's not something common to my world.

[ his expression doesn't change but there's a faint air of bemusement. ]

I'm sure there is a book or manual you could peruse.

[Herk. Sypha clears her throat.]

There is a disappointing lack of reading material on this ship, Alucard. It's almost criminal.

Tragic.

[ he could be sadder, but he tries. ]

I believe one of the larger ships may have what you need.

[ Eithan at least has the decency not to be outright laughing his ass off (like he was a few seconds ago while watching this whole debacle) when he actually turns on his own camera, but he can't keep the amuuuused grin off his face. He shakes his head. ]

Nice counterattack, for what it's worth.

Thank you, I... think.

[At this point, she just has to roll with it, doesn't she?]

[ It would certainly be the easy option ]

I'd never seen one of those before I got here, either. Hell, I'd never seen most of the stuff here before... but you get used to it, at least. Or, I mean, you could throw magic at it all and see what happens. Sounds fair. [ beat. ] And fun.

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