Take these stars from my crown

[flawed_immortality]

♥ Who: Lucis Family + SOs
♥ Where: The food testing area
♥ When: Late Nov/Malom
♥ What: The Eosians getting together for a family gathering.
♥ Rating: Probably just PG?

Cor made a point of getting to the tower early so he could make some preparations, setting the table for the full family. Even Will is coming and that is so strange. Cor has never once in his life had a +1 for any kind of event. Yet here he is setting a table for nine instead of eight.

The prep work had taken weeks of going over the correct textures and tastes with the research team, something Ignis had taken on the bulk of the work for while the others worked on the wall. Still he was confident that they were close enough to get a solid match on many foods, leaving some of their bet recipes only very slightly off from the originals. Cor had taken over rolling a large selection of sushi as well as a light starter soup. Some of the more robust recipes had been Ignis' purview but, if nothing else, Cor is an efficient prep cook.

All in all there's a pretty spectacular spread when everyone arrives, something for everyone and a familiar Altissian berry cake for dessert.

Comments

[indelebilis]

Would you ever consider moving in with me, dear? You can say no, I would understand.

[scourgingstars]

I wouldn't-...mind it, only that--are you sure?

[indelebilis]

Of course I am sure, dear! It would be a dream come true.

[scourgingstars]

I think...perhaps I would like that too, if you would desire it so.

[indelebilis]

I desire it more than anything.

[ She finally stops poking at her carrot, smiling at her poor beloved. ]

It's too quiet all by myself, and I find myself missing your presence terribly.

[scourgingstars]

...I've missed you, as well. It's been far too long since we were able to simply be together.

[indelebilis]

It has. I'm afraid that I cannot recall the last time we were properly able to just be.

[scourgingstars]

Quite so. You know I've no ability to deny you such requests, my dear.

[indelebilis]

[ That gets her to laugh, because she knows. She leans against him affectionately, amusement written all over her face. ]

I do know that! And how could I possibly not take advantage of that, hm? How very fortunate I am to have such a sweet man.

[scourgingstars]

I would dare call myself the fortunate one, darling.

[indelebilis]

You are too sweet to me, dearest. Ah! There is something I need to discuss with you. It is of the utmost importance.

[scourgingstars]

Oh-? Is there something wrong?

[indelebilis]

Indeed. A most heinous crime is happening right under our noses as we speak.

[ Aera leans in, voice dropping to a whisper as of she's about to tell him the biggest secret in the world. ]

Whatever are we to do about that?

[ She glances over at Noct's very vegetableless plate.

That's it. That's the heinous act. ]

[scourgingstars]

[oh my god. noctis has no chance to survive in this city.]

Aera, don't bully the poor child.

[indelebilis]

[ He's doomed, clearly. ]

It is not bullying, it is looking out for his best interests. Clearly. He could stand to gain a few pounds...

[ She's already trying to figure out how to shove something green onto the boy's plate. She's eyeing the veggies and should probably be stopped... ]

[scourgingstars]

Perhaps, but let's not force him into it. He simply takes after the wrong ancestor in this case.

[indelebilis]

Then that should be corrected, yes~?

[scourgingstars]

Not by throwing a head of lettuce at him as you seem to be gradually winding up to do.

[indelebilis]

Don't be silly! Lettuce would be wasted. I was thinking more about potatoes. Those hurt more when one is hit with them.

[ A pause, and she glances off to the side. ]

Or so I have been told.

[ INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. ]

[scourgingstars]

Aera.

[why is he the impulse control]

It would be something of a poor impression were anyone to launch carefully synthesized plantlife across the table.

[indelebilis]

Would it, though? I feel it would leave an educational impression on dear Noctis.

[scourgingstars]

Darling, this is meant to be a nice occasion.

[indelebilis]

Is teaching our dearest nephew about proper nutrition not making it an even nicer occasion?