001: Tea And Cake (Video; un: tirofinale)

[musketea]

Ah, good evening everyone. It has certainly been an eventful few days, hasn't it?

[Mami was sitting in her apartment, looking as composed as always- perhaps unnaturally so, considering everything that had happened and all the other ominous messages that had gone up today. Demons? Murder? It was a lot for a young teenager to deal with. She's just going to pretend that's not happening-]

My name is Mami Tomoe, and I...ah, have spent a little too much of my time baking and have a few too many cakes and cookies. I don't think myself and my roommate will be able to manage all of this by ourselves.

[In other words, she had been stress-baking.]

So, I was going to see if anyone would like to come by and try them tomorrow? I can bring them to the Central Park in Blossomcrown if that's convenient... I think it would be nice to meet a few others in person, as well. Do let me know.

...I don't suppose anyone else has has been having trouble with preparing an excess of food?

[ooc: This is going to escalate into a group meet-and-greet potluck, so I'll post a log up tomorrow!]

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[VIDEO] un: 🌙🐇FLUFFLE⭐💛

[starshaper]

[HELLO USAGI'S INSTANT NEW BEST FRIEND!♥ aka hello, here's one extremely excited and happy girl on the screen!]

There can never be such thing as too many cakes and cookies! Oh my gosh, will you really bring them there tomorrow? I have no idea how I'll be able to wait until then but I'll definitely be there!! I'd love to try any of them and also meet you in person too~! Aah, oh yeah, my name's Usagi Tsukino and it's absolutely lovely to meet you, Mami-chan!♥

[Cute girl, who bakes?? What's not to love there???]

[musketea]

[Okay that username was cute, and the the girl on the other end was so cheerful as well! How sweet. There was something about her that set Mami's mind at ease.]

Yes, of course I will, Tsukino-san. I would never lie about cake.

[This cake is thankfully, not a lie.]

It's lovely to meet you, too!

text; un:sanctuary

[peacewithouttyranny]

[Said roommate is out and about when he saw the video.]

How much exactly did you make while I was gone?

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[musketea]

Well, you know the batch of cookies that were cooling when you left? I...made a second batch, and whilst that was baking I thought I could use the ingredients for a couple of large cakes.

Don't worry, I've tried to clear up as I go so the kitchen isn't too much of a mess.

[That's not the issue here Mami...]

video un: gaine

[sangreine]

[ SPARKLE. EYES. ]

Really?! That sounds amazing!

I can't really cook but I'd like to help in some other way if I can. Maybe bringing stuff like plates and napkins?

[ She can also bribe her husband and roommate to bake something which is 100% the plan ]

[musketea]

Oh, if you would that would be wonderful, thank you. It would certainly save me the trouble of having to bring those myself.

And I do hope you enjoy the cakes, too~

video; un: zeldaofhyrule

[princessofhyrule]

( Zelda doesn't think of herself as addicted to sweets or anything like that but it has been a long, long while that she's been in stasis and she misses eating food and everything tastes good at this point. )

I would love to meet you at Blossomcrown and take some of your sweets off your hands. It has been a long time since I have indulged myself.

[musketea]

That would be wonderful. I think we all deserve to indulge ourselves under the circumstances, wouldn't you agree?

un:crystalline

[krystalline]

Well...if you insist, I guess I can show up at least.

[musketea]

Well, this cake is not going to eat itself! It would be lovely to see you there.

un: burgerking

[taigastripes]

Do you mind if I join you in giving away food? I cook and uh... let's say I went a little overboard with hamburgers and hot dogs and stuff.

[musketea]

I see I'm not the only one who has been going a little overboard!

That would be wonderful if you could, there's no sense in it going to waste and more food will definitely be appreciated.

video; un: kalim

[warmwelcomes]

Hey there! So, I've been thinking of how to throw together a big party for everyone here, but without Jamil around, I don't have anyone to prepare the food... If you like baking and preparing that much, can I enlist your help?

[musketea]

Oh...well yes, I would be happy to help.

[It was a surprising offer, but it was something that would keep her busy. That wouldn't be a bad thing, would it?]

Jamil is someone close from home, I assume?

video; un:🐺

[at_heart]

[ apparently he was going to be bribed, but like, no one actually needs to bribe Yuri to cook ]

Is this a desserts-only thing, or can I bring whatever?

[ Not. Directly responding to the question about preparing excess amounts of food, but. Yep. Yuri knows that feel. When you got used to cooking for seven people and a dog... ]

[musketea]

[Aw, that was a cute username too.]

Oh, if you're offering to bring food as well that would be most appreciated. Please feel free to bring whatever you like, it doesn't have to be desserts.

video; un:lancelot

[kishin]

Oh! That sounds nice.

[ Well, except the part about the stress baking. ]

I can cook a little, if anyone needs help?

[musketea]

Thank you! And any contributions would be most appreciated.

We might even be able to make something a little bigger out of my gathering suggestion.

un: uchiha

[beginanew]

Would you happen to have any... Non sweet cakes?

[musketea]

I still have some ingredients, so I'm sure I can make something a little less sweet. Someone else mentioned bringing hamburgers and hot dogs if that is more to your taste?

video; un: avidya

[wreatharrow]

[ Too much time baking? That kind of sounds - ]

Were you just a little too consumed by your hobby that you didn't notice?

[ He's just. A little concerned. Tighnari's had to take care of too many people not to at least wonder. ]

[musketea]

[Mami tried her best to give what she hoped looked like a relaxed smile to the camera.]

Yes, I...I'm afraid I rather lost track of time. I suppose it happens to all of us from time to time.

un; taroumaru

[wayofthehousekeeper]

If you have anymore baked goods that haven't been claimed already, I'd love to take some off your hands.

[musketea]

You would be most welcome to come along tomorrow! There should be plenty for everyone.

video; un: cutepromises

[promisedyou]

If you don't mind, I'd certainly like to come. ☆

But I won't be as rude as to just take without giving in return, so I hope you don't mind if I bring over some food that I've been practicing on my own.

[musketea]

It would be lovely if you could come along, and even more so if you could bring something to share too. I look forward to trying it.

Text; un: shinkirou

[kingside]

[Damn. Beat him to it but seemingly not on purpose. That's... concerning, but more importantly—]

Sweet Options:

Cakes

Cookies

Savory Options:

Hot dogs

Hamburgers

Miscellaneous:

Plates

Napkins

With a few others not adequately described. It seems we're missing anything healthy, drinks, and utensils for the moment, though "gaine" may be covering the latter as well.

I'll see what I can do.

[musketea]

Thank you for getting that all of down for me in one place.

It seems there will be a few mystery contributions, but yes, I suppose you're right that there a few gaps that need filling to make it a proper event. Any help in taking care of those would be most appreciated!

un: whatever

[shear_trigger]

Being kidnapped into another world through no choice of our own, I guess baking in mass is a normal way to cope with that.

[musketea]

['whatever', hm...?]

Yes, it certainly is an alarming situation, isn't it? I think I rather lost track of time.

un: user_143

[lionsharing]

woah, you've had time to do all that already? how busy!

[musketea]

I don't like sitting idle, so I wanted to do something to keep busy...although I got a little carried away in the end.

You would be welcome to come and try some of my baking tomorrow if you'd like.

video; un: rider

[kaientai]

If there's food on offer, I can always eat, hehe.

[ the siren song that is free food immediately gets his attention. ]

And hey, if there's going to be some kind of get-together, I wouldn't mind bringing over some drinks for everyone to share. It's a tradition where I come from! You can't have a proper party without a little sake!

[musketea]

I'm glad, you'd be most welcome. It has turned into something of a get-together, it seems... I'm not old enough to drink myself, but I think sake suits this kind of weather nicely.

video, un: lucifer

[avert]

[It took way too long for this angel to set up the camera, but when he does, it takes him a moment before flipping it to show his face.]

Oh, that works.

Good day miss Mami, it seems you have spent your time productively. I wouldn't mind taking some desserts from you, as they would go really well with coffee.

[musketea]

[Well that sure was a username, wasn't it? Still, she kept up her smile.]

Of course, you're welcome. I can't say I've tried them with coffee myself, I prefer tea, but I'm sure they will go nicely.

video | un: furuderika

[badend_replay]

[The sweets don't really appeal to Rika. Even if she had Hanyuu here, she would be unlikely to indulge. But if there are to be multiple people here, then she can gather information...]

Tomoe-san? It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Furude Rika.

If you've the extra space, I'd love to come by. Perhaps I can find a tea suitable for the occassion?

[musketea]

A pleasure to meet you too, Furude-san, you'd certainly be welcome. I have been trying to find a good tea for myself, so if you do find any then I would love to try.

voice; un: philosophy

[egomitochdavar]

In sufficient volume, even the kindest of palliatives can turn to poison. Rather than creating without purpose, perhaps you should focus on the true source of your worries. Tearing at the flowers will do nothing without examining the roots.

[ yeah, sorry, mami. you're getting called out. but even with that, she still adds: ]

Should you desire tea for your meeting, I would willingly provide it.

Video -> Voice

[musketea]

[It felt as if this person was seeing right through her. That was what she was doing, wasn't it? Distracting herself from everything and burying herself in her baking.

When she replied, some of her calm confidence seemed to have wavered- and in the end, she tried to ignore the suggestion that she dig into the root of her anxieties.]

...tea would be wonderful, thank you.