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[motiv8]

Yeah, exactly.

I can't say mine are particularly fantastic, but so long as I follow the recipe exactly and keep an eye on things they should at least turn out okay.

[fabrefactions]

It can be rather 50/50 with me... but I do focus on the aesthetics of the treats more than anything. So at least they look nice.

[motiv8]

Ha... I can't say the same. I'm pretty sure anything I send home is going to be a sight to see, but not in a good way. Still, that'll just drive home that I made them.

I'd be interested in seeing whatever you make, though! A feast for the eyes, at least, right?

[fabrefactions]

... You could always buy some cookies specifically to decorate and make the decoration part the focus?

[ BISCUIT ART. ]

It will be disappointing when you taste it though, I suspect.

[motiv8]

Aha... ha. Even if I focused, I'm not sure I could churn out anything worth looking at. Trust me, I am absolutely not an artist.

[He says, unaware he is speaking to an artist.]

Haha, well, can't win 'em all.

[fabrefactions]

Perhaps I will just purchase some nice treats and save everyone the trouble of tasting my efforts.

[motiv8]

That's definitely an option. You could always collaborate with someone who's got a solid background in baking, too.

Which rules me right out, but it's the thought that counts?

[fabrefactions]

... Perhaps I should speak with Elliot. Sanji is good at cooking, but I'm not sure how much his baking has improved.

Maybe you should try, regardless. Even if it's just for practice and fun.

[motiv8]

Oh, you know Elliot too?

He sells his food, right? He definitely seems like he'd be a good person to hit up for that.

I'm still planning to make my own attempt, though!

[fabrefactions]

Yes, he's been my housemate for over a year now. And one of my closest friends.

[ Here's another member of the Elliot Fan Club. ]

I am quite blessed to know a number of excellent cooks, but Elliot is also very good with sweet baked treats as well.

[motiv8]

Ah, really? Small world! Maybe I'll be meeting you face to face at some point soon, then. I've gotten a couple invites over at this point...

[YES, GOOD. LET IT GROW]

That really does sound like a blessing... well, if you manage to get him to work with you, at least send me pictures of the results! I'd love to see.

[fabrefactions]

I expect so. It's a fairly open house in terms of people coming round - friends, partners, family and the like.

[ THEY CAN GET PIN BADGES AND HATS. ]

If you're round at our home enough, you may be able to join in.

[motiv8]

Then I look forward to it!

[HE'S IN]

Ahaha... maybe, but I wouldn't want to intrude on you guys that much. That's your bonding time, I don't need to wedge myself in the way.

[fabrefactions]

We've had a year of this sort of thing, I think we're old enough and mature enough to be able to share by now.

[motiv8]

Even so... I don't know, I would just feel bad intruding on you and forcing you to help me out. It's fine, really.

[fabrefactions]

I wouldn't be bringing up the suggestion if I thought you would be intruding.

[ REAN JUST COME BAKE COOKIES. ]

[motiv8]

[HE'S JUST LIKE THIS OKAY]

If you insist... [Rean please stop acting like you're being strongarmed into friendship?? This isn't even hard.] Well, just let me know when you two get together, all right? My schedule's fairly flexible.

[fabrefactions]

[ NO, NOT OKAY. ACCEPT HIS FRIENDSHIP. ]

Certainly! I'm sure Elliot will be happy to have you there as well.

[motiv8]

[HE'S DOING HIS BEST... his best is just significantly worse than most people's average]

All right. Looking forward to hearing from you, then.

[fabrefactions]

[ THEY ALL BELIEVE IN HIIIMMMMM. ]

Yes! It'll be fun.

[ HE

IS

EXCITED! ]