Intergalactic House of Pancakes (D7, LM)

[Cynella Andrim]

"I am glad you seem to understand my intentions of my questions. Some have reacted less than favorably about it." He looked at her. Though, it is not that I or my people disregard such things entirely. We experience emotions and those same desires as you humans do; we're nearly of the same species, after all. The difference is that we are then taught to not let such things hinder out actions and our judgement on matters. Emotions tend to cloud what must be done for the good of the Ascendancy. So, while we are on duty, we do our best to keep them from interfering. When we are not, it is not uncommon for us to seek some sort of emotional outlet to release our tension. Be it carnal pursuits or thru some creative outlet. I, myself, listen to music and occasionally dance."

Nudimsu nodded along as she continued, acknowledging what she was saying. "You have the right attitude to join the Ascendency with this, but whatever this 'curse' is that you find yourself with, it will do no good to dwell on this problem more than you must. Recognize that you have it and move to either change it or ensure that it does not prevent you from doing what must be done. Though, I'm entirely unsure[ how one fixes a problem in not being interested in intimacy, or if it should be fixed if it isn't effecting your role in the House. That'd be a matter for you and your House to determine." He did lower his voice a little out of respect for her modesty so it could not be heard. She was being rather helpful this morning and wouldn't want to cause her any stress for it.

He nodded and handed her some of the pancakes, though with nothing fancy to it. "Hopefully my cooking skills match my skills of flipping them." He served himself some as well before looking at the toppings and syrups, clearly watching her to see what she would grab and following suit thereafter.

"Oh so you have asked other people thus far," Cynella said with an amused grin. Her expression turned more serious as the conversation shifted to the nature of Chiss. "Ah, yes, I didn't mean to imply that your people are so wholly without emotion. The cultural differences are surely the source of most of these behaviors, as you put it. What I truly meant is that there're variations in all individuals and, in my case, I believe my case would do well in setting this aside." She smirked. "For I too really enjoy dancing."

She pursed her lips. "I'm not so wholly uninterested, mind you. It's just a problem with relationships in general. In the end, it isn't such a hamper for my House. As long as I secure an arrangement here on this planet, then all will be well. And between you and me, I think that's going quite well so far."

On a lighter note, she looked back to regarding the pancakes. But when it seemed like he was waiting for her to take them, she simply shook her head. "Oh, I already ate breakfast today."

[Gil Corren]

"I think it's more entertaining to watch those who excel at it, and probably more so for the children too," she remarked with a smirk. "Rather than watching someone like me who would be doing just a regular flip. Manning food kitchens in impoverished areas, you don't often get the time to put on a show, but... maybe we should?"

"Would bring some smiles to some faces, I imagine."

"You make a good point, Lady Ulgo." Gil replied with a smile. "It is one of the reasons for th pancakes and fruit I imagine too." Sometimes somethign a little sweet was just what you needed to cheer you up after all.

"Seems like the change of pace drew some new faces too."

[Nudimsu]

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"Oh, don't worry about any offense to my people. I merely explain it because many of you humans do not interact with us often and I've heard quite a lot of misconceptions about my people over the years." He nodded. "Well, it is good you are still able to do your duty to your House, despite the issues you face internally. I find that quite strong of you, personally. One's duty to their House is most important for my culture, and to go thru with it, despite your personal feelings, is commendable and worthy of respect. Although, I will say finding some sort of balance is preferable. Maybe that will come with time."

He looked at the pancakes she gave back and then back at the pancakes himself. He was now quite lost about what to do with these pancakes. "I...was rather hoping you'd show me how to properly prepare them. The sauce I understand on top, but is there a order to this fruit? I'll gladly offer you a dance tomorrow for your assistance, as a fellow dance enthusiast."

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

"You make a good point, Lady Ulgo." Gil replied with a smile. "It is one of the reasons for th pancakes and fruit I imagine too." Sometimes somethign a little sweet was just what you needed to cheer you up after all.

"Seems like the change of pace drew some new faces too."

"Mm, fruits, berries, whipped cream, syrup... all the things that just adds that little bit of extra flair," she said, doling out some for new orders.

"So it seems. I think many can find that being of service to others, even in such simple ways as this, can be very fulfilling. And on less fortunate worlds, it is a gesture that can help change another person's day... or life."

[Gil Corren]

"Mm, fruits, berries, whipped cream, syrup... all the things that just adds that little bit of extra flair," she said, doling out some for new orders.

"So it seems. I think many can find that being of service to others, even in such simple ways as this, can be very fulfilling. And on less fortunate worlds, it is a gesture that can help change another person's day... or life."

He nodded at that, though it did seem a few were here more for the attention. "Aye, sometimes a good meal is all you need to turn things around." Rare as that was.

"And if not at least you sleep better with a full belly." He paused. "I take it you do this kind of thing often though?"

[Katarzyna Ulgo]

He nodded at that, though it did seem a few were here more for the attention. "Aye, sometimes a good meal is all you need to turn things around." Rare as that was.

"And if not at least you sleep better with a full belly." He paused. "I take it you do this kind of thing often though?"

"I suppose often enough. Much more when I was still in training as a Jedi - the Order does a lot of work like this in the lower levels on Coruscant." Considering how many refugees would come to the capital world, the Jedi probably had more than enough to do there. "On other worlds, Master Syo always encouraged us to focus on giving aid, rather than charging in to fight. So I've done my share of rebuilding homes, treating the sick and injured, as well as serving soup."

"Serving pancakes is a new one though," Kat remarked with a smirk. "First time for everything. Maybe I'll consider it next time I'm doing something like this on an Outer Rim world."

[Gil Corren]

"I thought such might be the case." And honestly he had been a bit surprised to see so few jedi at these little events. Not that he was going to complain.

"Honestly I don't have much time fir this sort of work, but it's nice." He looked across the crowd. "Good to know you're helping."

[Cynella Andrim]

"Oh, don't worry about any offense to my people. I merely explain it because many of you humans do not interact with us often and I've heard quite a lot of misconceptions about my people over the years." He nodded. "Well, it is good you are still able to do your duty to your House, despite the issues you face internally. I find that quite strong of you, personally. One's duty to their House is most important for my culture, and to go thru with it, despite your personal feelings, is commendable and worthy of respect. Although, I will say finding some sort of balance is preferable. Maybe that will come with time."

He looked at the pancakes she gave back and then back at the pancakes himself. He was now quite lost about what to do with these pancakes. "I...was rather hoping you'd show me how to properly prepare them. The sauce I understand on top, but is there a order to this fruit? I'll gladly offer you a dance tomorrow for your assistance, as a fellow dance enthusiast."

"Ah. Well, all I've heard about Chiss is that your people seem to be awfully serious," she said, tapping her lips. "Yes, I suppose I can see that. You see, my House does sometimes have Chiss clientele. Me, personally, not so much."

She lifted her chin. "I'm glad to have your approval. I suppose we've just met but it's appreciated all the same. House Andrim, even if I am to marry out of it, is still where I came from and I intend to repay the favor."

But what really caught her off-guard was the Chiss' question. "Ah, well, everyone has different preferences. It's usually laid out more based on aesthetics, even though it'll soon become a complete mess." She shrugged. "Some people really care about presentation."

[Nudimsu]

But what really caught her off-guard was the Chiss' question. "Ah, well, everyone has different preferences. It's usually laid out more based on aesthetics, even though it'll soon become a complete mess." She shrugged. "Some people really care about presentation."

He looks at her and nods at her explanation. "Hmm..." He began to apply some of the fruit in a symmetrical pattern, ensuring that each side had the exact amount and placed on equal sides, followed by some powdered sugar, ensuring that it lightly applied to it, to not oversweeten the dish. Followed by pouring of the syrup in a even flow, ensuring the appearance was finely applied. "Presentation is important with food, I think. It is art for the eyes and ensures your taste buds are enticed with the prospect of what is to come." He then grabs a fork and a knife and begins to cut himself a piece, keeping the overall shape of it completely in tact with his knife cuts before putting it in his mouth and began to crew a few times.

"Hmm...rather sweet, if you ask me. Seems rather sugary. Perhaps if it were to be balanced off with a more savory approached. Some a bit salty to go with it so you're not overwhelmed by the sugar itself. Still, I can see why many humans find this enjoyable; I shall have to experiment with this some other time."