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[valianced]

Oh dear.

[ Lucy's face flickers into view, and of course, she is smiling. Though somehow she's covered in flour and a myriad of other baking supplies. She coughs, not realizing the bracelet is showing every comedic mishap she has gotten herself into.]

Why does this always happen?

[ She blinks up, flour smudged across her nose and she laughs, almost pathetically. ]

Does anyone know how to bake very well? I thought it would be nice to try and make something sweet to cheer everyone up with but... well.

If my brothers see this, they'll be so upset!

[ But she's grinning about this, and that may have definitely been a giggle and not a cough. ] I'm not sure who is up to the task, not after these long days but I just... I wanted to do something.

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[burningcreator]

[The sound of horses whinnying in the background opens the feed, and eventually a rough-around-the-edges farmboy comes into view.]

Tha' depends, what're y' tryin' to bake?

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[valianced]

[ Lucy turns at the sounds of the horses and grins, her face lighting up. ]

Well, I thought perhaps some cupcakes, or bread? I don't know, sweets always make people feel better. Until they eat too much.

[ She laughs a little, trying to wipe her face off but it only ends up smearing the flour further. ]

Do you know how to bake?

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[burningcreator]

Oh! Cupcakes 're easy. Y' know how t' make frostin'?

[One of the horses presses its nose into the side of his face, wanting his attention. He nudges it away with his shoulder, only for it to come back, chewing on some of his hair.] O-Oi! Cut tha' out! [He offers it a carrot. Pleased, it finally stops bothering him.]

Er... where was I. Cupcakes! Yeah, they're real easy, any flavor y' wan' in particular? I can tell ya how.

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[valianced]

I didn't know they had horses here! Oh, don't ignore him.

[ Lucy laughs and peers into the screen to see the horse before she looks at her baking supplies again ] Well, I thought vanilla! It's simple enough, isn't it?

Oh I'd be so happy if you helped!

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[burningcreator]

They got lotsa horses here! Y' been to th' park yet? We got horse-drawn carriage rides down 'ere and I kin give ridin' lessons!

[As if the stallion can tell he's being talked about, his head nudges back into the frame. Shou just kind of... lets it happen this time.]

Vanilla's real easy, looks like y' already got flour. [He laughs, having doused himself with flour more than once as a child learning to cook.] Le's see... Y' need salt, bakin' powder, butter, sugar, eggs, milk... Oh, an' vanilla, o' course. Y' got all tha'?

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[eggsterminate]

Baking is definitely on my hobby list. I can lend a hand.

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[valianced]

Oh, really? Do you mean it?

[ The kitchen alone has been destroyed, baking supplies gone terribly awry. This is what happens when a little girl tries to cook. ]

I've never been very good at it. [ A giggle. ]

[eggsterminate]

Every word. Baking's just chemistry. Really.

[But she'll stop herself before getting into that.]

Just no souffles, I'm afraid. Haven't mastered that one yet.

[valianced]

Chemistry? Oh I think Edmund studied that once, maybe. He is my brother, you see.

[ She laughs and starts to clean up the space a little bit. ]

I don't even want to think about souffles! I can't even make toast without it burning!

[eggsterminate]

Oh, everyone should study chemistry. It's facsnating. Easy once you get the hang of it.

[Oswin smiles. Being Junior Entertainment Manager was coming in handy.]

You just got to start small. Forget about toast, this is baking. I'm sure you'll be better than you think.

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[lyreflower]

Oh, I can help! [Lyra grins excitedly.] I can bake stuff, as long as it's not anything super complicated. [Her grin grows a touch more playful.] Well, even if it is I don't mind trying.

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[valianced]

Oh, I was just thinking of cupcakes! Is that too difficult?

[ She laughs a little bit, clearly amused by this girl. ]

I'm in Sigyn house if you'd like to join! It's a bit of a mess, though. [ She should look ashamed of this, but instead she just ends up looking mischievous. ]

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[lyreflower]

Oh, that's where I am, too! [Lyra freezes the screen in place so she can lift her bracelet into view to show off the Sigyn gem on it.] Are you in the kitchen? I can make cupcakes.

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[valianced]

[ Lucy beams. ]

Oh! Yes, I am. If you don't mind a little bit of flour I would love it if you should show me how to make them? Hopefully it won't end as poorly as it did this time.

[burping]

I am afraid I am hopeless when it comes to cooking, it seems. [She offers a smile.] That is very good of you to try to cheer others up, however.

[valianced]

[ She laughs a little bit. ] I think I may be just as hopeless, really.

But I like to cheer people up. Sometimes a smile can go a long way, I think.

[burping]

I agree completely. I've been told that smiles and good humor are the best sort of medicine for those who are feeling down.

[valianced]

Oh, definitely. I'm Lucy, by the way, Lucy Pevensie. Sorry you have to see me in such a messy state. At least it will be memorable!

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[unfalteringly]

[ frysquint hey he vaguely remembers you. From that one time with that clothing mishap that he'll never forget ]

I think you may have used a little too much flour. [ Smirk! ] I'm pretty capable when it comes to baking. I'd be more than happy to help.

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[valianced]

[ Lucy never forgets a face! Especially when this one played dress up! ]

O-oh, well, I did know that. [ She wrinkles her nose and gives him a look. ] But I wold love it if you would help. I'm not very good at it, and I think I've only made a bigger mess.

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[unfalteringly]

[ sob she's more than welcome to forget that if she'd like! ]

I was only teasing. And you shouldn't worry too much about messes. It's all part of baking. So, what is it that you were trying to make?

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[valianced]

[ Unlikely that she will! ]

I thought about maybe cupcakes! Or biscuits, perhaps. But then I realized I don't have a recipe and... well, I've never really cooked before. Do you know a lot about baking?

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[yoghurts]

Um... at least you did your best, right?

I don't think your brothers will be mad.

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[valianced]

No, no they won't be mad. But I would have liked it to work.

Oh, well. [ A grin! ] Have you baked before?

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[yoghurts]

Ah, no, I've never really done anything like that before.

[ a pause as he surveys the scene again, before stifling a slight chuckle. ]

What happened, anyway? [ it must have been something to get that much flour scattered everywhere... ]