To All

[damn_juicebox]

[The following letter arrives early in the afternoon. The penmanship is neat and elegant, and it's clear that the writer took her time to appear as formal and professional as possible. And for the most part it does seem professional...save for the little cartoonish bunny face she drew in the bottom right corner that's smiling happily up at you.]

To Those Who Reside in Aqures Ixen,

Greetings. I hope the day finds you well. I find myself in need of an instructor in the way of cooking and preparing meals, as my skills are relatively undeveloped. In return for your time and patience, I will purchase the ingredients, and I will also be willing to teach you a skill of my own if I am able. I reside in the house marked as B-03, but if you prefer, I will go to you for lessons as I am unsure what utensils we currently possess for culinary purposes. Please respond at your earliest convenience. I would be most grateful.

Regards,
Rukia Kuchiki

Comments

[oldspyce]

How tragic! A young, beautiful lady who is unable to prepare an adequate meal for herself. That isn't right. A woman such as yourself should be able to fend for herself in this strange, unsuspecting world.

Perhaps I would be able to teach you a thing or two about culinary arts so you can land yourself a good husband. A man loves a woman who can cook.

Sincerely,
Raven

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[damn_juicebox]

[Chappopo flutters in through the open window, bearing the letter. Rukia looks up from her desk and smiles.]

Ah, thank you.

It's a response to your ad, kupo! Hurry and read it!

[Rukia opens the letter to read.]

[And promptly chokes.]

2/2

[damn_juicebox]

[As such, he can expect a couple hours wait before Rukia's able to pen a proper reply. Young?! Does he even... Never mind.]

Raven,

Do not mistake my intentions, as they are far from amorous. As none of my roommates know how to cook, I believe the duty falls on me to learn, and to subsequently teach them as well. If you are able to instruct me, I would be grateful.

~Rukia Kuchiki

[oldspyce]

None of your roommates can cook? I'll have you know that I can ease my way into a woman's heart with my cooking alone. Since coming here, I've had a lot more free time to spare. I'd be happy to reach you the ropes around a kitchen.

Sincerely,
Raven

[damn_juicebox]

[Well. He seems confident in his abilities. If he's really willing to teach, then she'll invest her faith. ...Somewhat.]

If your claim is so confident, then I must believe it to be truth. I accept your offer with gratitude. Please indicate the time and place of your convenience, and a list of the items I am required to have, and I will endeavor to meet with you.

Sincerely,
Rukia

[oldspyce]

We can do it right now if you aren't busy with anything. I have a couple things I can bring over from my place so we can get started. B-03 correct?

[He had to cook in his own place. Midna didn't really do anything.]

[heavenlyhonour]

Rukia,

If you have the desire to learn, then I can teach you. Learning to cook is definitely a useful skill and is necessary for self sufficiency and survival. That being said, let me know if you're interested in allowing me to assist you.

Repayment is up to you.

--

Angeal Hewley

[damn_juicebox]

[Ah, now that is more like it! Rukia can safely drink some tea now without fear of choking. She happily sends her reply. She'll even address him by first name.]

Angeal,

You have my thanks. Please depend on me to be an attentive and humble student. I would be happy to assess the best form of repayment suitable to your own needs once we have met, or you may accept my gratitude in the form of a favor to be collected in the future.

Sincerely,
Rukia

[heavenlyhonour]

Rukia,

As I said, repayment is up to you. But when would you like to start? I'm available in the evenings if that fits your schedule and if not, we can definitely work something else out.

There's no hurry, get back to me when you can.

--

Angeal

[damn_juicebox]

Angeal,

At the moment, I have no set schedule. I had planned for daily training at the academy, but as long as the grounds remain open, the hour at which I do so does not need to be strictly regulated. Evenings will be perfectly acceptable. Shall we arrange for a lesson on Saturday evening?

~Rukia

[heavenlyhonour]

Rukia,

That schedule works fine. I live at B-04, I'll be outside waiting unless you prefer me to come by and pick you up. Let me know.

--

Angeal

[charming_jerk]

[This letter is so formal. Johnny wonders if he'll even actually get along with this person. Well, it's worth a shot.]


I'm not a great cook, I'm still learning a lot myself. But someone taught me what I do know, and I can pass that along. He was really good at it, so I think his recipes deserve to be passed along.

I live at A-01 and have most of the stuff you'd need. You can bring along whatever else you might want, though.

-- Johnny D'Amico

[damn_juicebox]

D'Amico-san,

I am grateful for your assistance. Is there a list of groceries I should purchase beforehand? As I currently have no set schedule, I am able to meet at a time and date that is convenient to you. Please let me know, and I shall meet with you accordingly.

Do not worry if you are not yet a master chef. Simple recipes may prove the most adequate for a beginner like myself.

Sincerely,
Rukia Kuchiki

[charming_jerk]

Bring along whatever you'd like to learn to cook, and I'll see what I can do with it. How's that?

Any time at night should be fine. During the day I'm out working construction, but I usually get back in the early evenings. Having someone come over will give me an excuse to finally clean up this kitchen, too.

-- Johnny

[damn_juicebox]

[Whatever she wants to cook...? Hm. Cucumbers. That much, at least, she knows she wants to learn to prepare in new dishes. Perhaps she'll find some eggs, those were tasty as well. She smooths down a new sheet of paper and pens her response.]

Johnny,

Would Friday evening be compatible with your schedule? I would not wish to rob you of your time dedicated to rest and relaxation. Perhaps I may assist you with the cleaning of your kitchen. I believe it is the least I can do, and I would be happy to do it.

You have my thanks.

~Rukia

[charming_jerk]

Don't worry about it. Any break in the routine is welcome. And sure, that time works. I'll see you then.

--Johnny

[goddessofthesky]

Dear Rukia Kuchiki,

I would love to teach you how to cook. It's something I learned from my mother and I'd love to show what I know. Is there a reason? Because then I can think about what might be best to teach you. There are techniques that are basic then there are different dishes.

If you wish to cook for one person special or a lot of friends. There are different dishes for everything.

-Zelda

[damn_juicebox]

[Rukia is so pleased at all of these kind and positive responses. Truly this is a friendly and welcoming place! She adds Zelda's letter to her file of 'keepers.']

Dear Zelda-san,

I have often been told that a mother's cooking is considered to be the most satisfying and delicious. I would be honored. As to the reason, I would very much enjoy sharing meals with my housemates. As none of us are equipped with the skill to cook, I shall endeavor to learn for myself, and to pass on my teachings if desired.

I look forward to learning about the various types of dishes and the suitability of each.

Sincerely,
Rukia Kuchiki

[goddessofthesky]

[Zelda is always happy to help.]

Dear Rukia Kuchiki,

I will make a list of things that we must by and equipment that your kitchen will need. Kopula will have it and he will be happy to assist in buying anything you don't have. He's very killed at picking out good selections of meat and fruits.

Please let me know when you would be free for lessons.

Your friend,
-Zelda

[damn_juicebox]

[Rukia smiles at the response. It really is heartwarming to receive such kindness, and blindly at that. She wasn't expecting to be addressed as a friend so quickly, but she has no objections.]

Tomorrow would be lovely. A person named Raven will be arriving shortly to introduce me to the basics, so I hope to approach our time together with a little more experience. You and Kopula both have my gratitude. I shall look forward to our meeting with great anticipation.

Your friend as well,
Rukia

[goddessofthesky]

[Zelda knows all the heroes, at least by name. Raven is someone she's met personally. He's.... Zelda won't use bad names but improper.]

Dear Rukia,

I will arrive when you are ready. As for Raven, please be safe.

Your friend,
-Zelda

[lastfonmasterguardian]

[The letter that comes back is written in a highly ornate script, as if the writer were trying a little too hard to be overly fancy.]

Dear Rukia,

I am an experienced chef, and I just began taking on students. I have several years of experience, and can provide testimonials, as well. However, because my services are incredibly in demand, I can only accept payments in cash.

I trust this will be acceptable.

Sincerely,

High Caliber Chef

[damn_juicebox]

[Congratulations, you're about to discover someone gullible! Rukia is impressed with the script, and the credentials seem legitimate. Her only concern is that she might get overwhelmed if the dish is too complex for a beginner.]

High Caliber Chef,

I am deeply honored that you would choose to accept a humble beginner such as myself. Your terms are acceptable. I look forward to learning new recipes. Do you know a recipe for a cake made of cheese? One of my friends claimed to be fond of such a thing.

Sincerely,
~Rukia Kuchiki

[lastfonmasterguardian]

[Cha-ching.]

Dearest pupil,

I'm excited to hear it! Cheesecake is relatively easy, and I would be delighted to teach you.

Oh, but I forgot to mention: my schedule has become busier as I've taken on more students. For this lesson, I'll have to charge double my standard fee. Will this be okay?

Sincerely,

High Caliber Chef

[damn_juicebox]

[Will she be able to afford this? She sure hopes so. It's the least she can do for Angeal, since he was kind enough to buy all of the ingredients last time.]

High Caliber Chef,

Yes, this will be fine. Please let me know what your availability is like so we can plan on a schedule. I appreciate your flexibility in this regard.

Sincerely,
~Rukia Kuchiki

[OOC: ...This should so be planned for the time loop. If Anise isn't aware of the loop, then Rukia's actually in for a bargain.]