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[rootsforyou]

Thank you for the warm welcome! I think this is my first time being here, actually. I don't stop by other people's dorms too often.

[she brought a tupperware of fried rice like a good friend. holds it up to show him!]

I can give you your task and food at the same time. Please do something helpful for one person in exchange for the token.

[likewinning]

Come on in, then! Our dorm is verrrry nice.

[ He steps back so she can come in. Their kitchen is probably immediately noticeable since it's an offshoot of their common room. ]

I can do something helpful. Do you want anything? — that is not the helpful thing. I am only trying to be a good host.

[rootsforyou]

It is allowed to be the helpful thing if you are looking to get a token quick. Hmm, do you have tea, by chance?

[likewinning]

Well, if it is allowed, then! Allow me to make some tea for you. I believe we do have some.

[ He walks over to the cabinets, digging through until he manages to produce some pouches. ]

Is— [ squints. ] "Earl Grey" alright with you?

[rootsforyou]

Oh, yes, I quite like that one. It's surprisingly fragrant for a black tea.

[likewinning]

Interesting. I am not familiar with many types of tea myself. I usually drink coffee. Or hot cocoa!

[ But, same concept. He fills the kettle up and puts it on the stove to heat up. ]

But we try to keep our kitchen stocked decently enough.

[rootsforyou]

I like coffee as well, but it's too bitter on its own for me.

[she is looking around the kitchen out of curiosity and nodding in approval; a well stocked kitchen is a happy kitchen]

What is hot cocoa?

[likewinning]

Oh! It's also known as hot chocolate. It's a warm, sweet drink. Sometimes, people even put marshallows in it!

[ He gets a couple mugs out of the pantry. They're not tea cups, but Yatagarasu has to improvise. ]

It is verrrry good at lifting people's spirits.

[rootsforyou]

Ah, then it is similar to the milkshakes, but hot instead of cold. It sounds perfect to drink on a rainy day. Though I worry about drinking that much sugar too often...

[likewinning]

I used to drink it all the time as a child. I do not have much of a sweet tooth these days. But it is still soothing at times.

[rootsforyou]

Isn't that common with things you enjoyed as a child? But that does make it a universal feeling. If lots of people had hot cocoa as children, then they'll still get that comforting feeling even once they're adults. Hmm, maybe I should be asking everyone what they ate and drank as children. We could turn the diner into a restaurant full of comfort food.

[likewinning]

Oh! That could be verrrry interesting! If you need any help with that project, I would be willing.

[rootsforyou]

Well, if you'd like a second token, then that could be another thing you could be helpful with. Feel free to ask people what foods they ate as a child or what foods are comforting to them.

[likewinning]

I will ask around regardless of whether or not it gets me a token.

[ surely this will go super well after dangerbear.

The kettle whistles, and Emmet moves to take it off the stove, pouring water into both mugs before placing in the tea bags. ]

[rootsforyou]

[comfort foods might help, who knows]

That's very kind of you. Ah, do you know if your brother has any favorites, by chance?

[likewinning]

We like similar things— or at least, we did. I know he has been eating different things in recent times though. I believe he may enjoy rice-based dishes.

[rootsforyou]

[blows on her tea to cool it down a little bit]

Oh, I know plenty of those. And our rice stocks are plentiful enough.

[likewinning]

It would be interesting to see what he thinks, in that case.

[ He does the same. ]

[rootsforyou]

Does he like spicy food? Otherwise I can try something mild. I suppose congee is always safe.

[likewinning]

We used to prefer mild, so I would start there and see how he reacts.

[rootsforyou]

Thank you for the insight! Oh, this tea smells delicious.

[takes a sip]

[likewinning]

I hope it tastes as delicious as it smells!

[rootsforyou]

It does, I promise. It may not be as good as hot cocoa, but it has a way of lifting my spirits.

[likewinning]

[ He smiles brightly. ]

Then I am glad that I, Emmet, was able to help you out, even in some small way.

[rootsforyou]

Tea is truly no small thing! I will treasure the memory. Thank you.