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[jiuqing's eyes turn to the exact shade of lavender that means curiosity on the colors page and looks over to hot pants's cookbook.]

In theory, yes. Kumon and I tried once, but we weren't exactly following a recipe. But the cookbooks make it seem pretty straightforward as long as you follow all the steps.

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Shouldn't be too hard, then...

[Hmmm. She brushes her hair behind an ear, and hey! Look! A rose tattoo!]

I think I want to bake a set of pies.

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[she glances at the rose tattoo and nods]

What kind do you want to make?

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Something sweet for Steel, savory for Shale...and maybe cherry and chocolate pies for Riff and Bass.

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That sounds like fun! I'm sure they'll like it. Do you need to gather ingredients, then? Or did you have some already?

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I have some already. I came prepared.

[Gives Su a thumbs up.]

It might take some time to make, though.

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I've got plenty of time today, so if you'd like some help with the baking...

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[A nod.]

Of course. I always appreciate your help. Probably need to get the pie crusts ready first. I got some from the grocery store.

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[she nods! and goes looking through the supplies to find the pie crusts hot pants got.]

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[There's some regular ones! But one is chocolate.]

Ah, that's for Riff. I want to make a chocolate pie.

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[she nods and sets that one aside!]

I think he'll like that.

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Mm.

[She's going to start setting out cans of things, as well as tinfoil pans.]

Do you cook often at home, Su?

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I'm usually busy with the clinic... my mother handles most of the cooking. Oh, but sometimes we'll go to a restaurant.

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Anything in particular you like from your mother's cooking? I remember you drawing her a little while back.

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Her homemade pastries are the best!

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[Oh, cute.]

What kind did she make?

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Oh, a whole bunch of different kinds!

[canon never gave me specific fillings,,,]

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How about this. Let's make some in honor of your mom, okay?

[She means it.]

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[oh.

jiuqing is clearly touched by that.]

...I like that idea a lot.

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[A light smile.]

Teach me how to do it, and I'll follow your lead.

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All right, so we'll start like this...

[insert directions here



which like. i don't know how to make them either but we're gonna pretend a very detailed recipe was in this meta text]

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[what a stunningly complicated recipe i just read right now]

You have a good memory. It sure has a lot of steps.

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I used to watch her make them all the time... I hated having to wait for them to be ready! I just wanted to eat them!

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...

[She laughs.]

Maybe we'll have to make them quicker for you so you won't have to wait.

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I don't know that we can! They need time to cook... if we take it out too soon the dough will be raw and it won't taste right.