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[leadinglady]

Do alarms like that normally happen here? It was quite a wake-up call! I'm glad I wasn't drafted, but...

[ she's pretty concerned about people who are. Platina glances worriedly off to the side, then turns back to the feed. ]

I hope they'll be all right. In the meantime... does anyone know how to make a cake?

[ pointing the camera at her disastrous-looking attempt. yyyyes, wrong canon, but the girl is not a cook! it's her birthday and she wants cake damnit o9" also action is cool for anyone living in pokehouse too. ]

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[leadinglady]

Let's hope that happens soon.

[ she saw Ingo's name, too, and gives Emmet a look of concern. still... ]

Would you really?

[infinitegrin]

Yes. If you would like! I am able to bake cakes. It's icing the cake that I'm really good at!

[leadinglady]

Wonderful! I'd... really like to have one today, if that's at all possible.

[infinitegrin]

Well, where are you staying, miss? I can come over and show you.

[leadinglady]

Oh, right! I'm in house 11, so please feel free to visit anytime!

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[infinitegrin]

I'll be over in just a moment!

[He could use the distraction! He's over shortly, after gathering the supplies to make cake and frosting. He'll knock on the door!]

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[leadinglady]

[ baking therapy!! she spends the time disposing of the cake, and even double- and triple-bagging the garbage just in case Gold's right and it really is alive. which it'd better not, but when the ordeal's done she opens the door with a relieved grin. ]

Ah, Mr. Emmet. I'm glad you're here!

[infinitegrin]

It is nice to see you, Miss Platina.

[Overdramatic bow! He even takes off his hat!]

I am Emmet. I am here to bake with you.

[leadinglady]

[ she beams and inclines her head, like a proper lady, before opening the door wider. ]

Thank you for your help, again. Please come in!

[infinitegrin]

Alright! Now, what kind of cake were you thinking of making?

[leadinglady]

This one was supposed to be strawberry chiffon, but perhaps it's beyond my skill level. What would you recommend?

[infinitegrin]

That one's pretty hard! I don't know the recipe. But we can do a strawberry shortcake. That should be easy enough!

[leadinglady]

Shortcake sounds delicious! Would we have the ingredients for it?

[ leeeading the way to the kitchen o/ ]

[infinitegrin]

I think so! I brought some basic stuff like eggs, flour, and sugar just in case.

[He'll set the bag he brought down onto the counter, then.]

Do you have a recipe book?

[leadinglady]

[ fetching the one resting on the counter. there still seems to be flecks of... failcake... on it. ]

I used this one. But maybe its recipes aren't reliable!

[infinitegrin]

We'll see! Shortcake recipes are usually the same no matter what book they're in.

[Flip flip flip... there we go! Nice and simple.]

Okay, I think all we need is some strawberries, and some heavy cream. You probably have baking powder, baking soda, and salt, right?

[leadinglady]

[ aaand pulling the specified ingredients from the shelves. then, on second thought, also bringing out a large bowl to hold the batter 8|b get it... ]

It looks like they're all present. Let's begin!

[infinitegrin]

Ah! There should be a larger bowl, right? Do you have one that's used for popcorn and things like that?

[leadinglady]

R... right, I'll look again.

[ but it's a dora bowl... still, she runs back into the kitchen to grab something larger and more suitable o/ ]

[infinitegrin]

There, good! We can use this.

[He'll skim the recipe...]

Here, let's cut up the strawberries first! Can you be careful with a knife?

[leadinglady]

Of course I can! Probably.

[ examining the rack critically, with ~the eye of a scientist~, as if seeing which is optimum for strawberry-cutting. ]

[infinitegrin]

A small knife should do! Make sure to rinse them off before cutting.

[Let's see, he'll start getting out dry ingredients and seeing if they have everything...]

[leadinglady]

Right. Let's see...

[ washing the strawberries, then staring them down with a LET'S DO THIS look, carefully cutting one in half like she's dissecting something. concentration!! >8| ]

[infinitegrin]

[Charming, though it clearly shows how little experience Platina has. Still, Emmet smiles as friendly as ever.]

Good! A nice clean cut.

[Positive reinforcement!]

[leadinglady]

Is it? I'm glad!

[ cheerfully nibbling on one of the halves as a reward. and then realizing what she's doing, whoops. well there are plenty of others, want the other slice? o/ ]