(catch-all)

[fulgency]

Who: Ozymandias + Assorted others!
When: All month long!
Where: Around Aefenglom!
What: Sphinx kittens and small children raising hell, and sometimes he's a bossypants.
Warnings: Will update as needed!

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[fulgency]

[The sphinx's tail flicks a few times before it also curls and completes the loaf.]

Even if I were not hungry, you've brought it all this way. It would be remiss of me not to at least try what you have brought as an offering.

[He gestures for her to proceed with the food. A seamless gesture that plucks another cub off the table just as it manages to leap its way up.]

[showsnopiety]

[What a beautiful companion loaf. How is she not cooing over this adorable creature??? And creatures???]

Then I'll cut off a small piece.

[Thank you for your quick save Ozy. She moved to grab a few things from the kitchen, and came back with plates, a knife, and forks.]

Though I will warn you-I do plan on making this a regular routine.

[fulgency]

[Rather than placing the sphinx that leaped onto the table on the floor, Ozymandias merely draws it in close and holds it to his chest while Caren fetches a few things from the kitchen.]

Do you? [He huffs a small laugh.] Do not tell me you're concerned for my health.

[showsnopiety]

[Smart move, since the sphinx would and could try to go back onto the table. Caren made a soft noise, amused, even as she set the plates on the table.]

That would be motherly, wouldn't it? And quite out of character.

[She shook her head.]

No, it's practical. It's easier to cook for two then it is for one.

[fulgency]

[The sphinx in his arms is displeased at being restrained. It wants the goods. But there's little it can do about its current predicament. It starts emitting little half-purr noises in protest and Ozymandias remains unmoved.]

That is a relief to hear. You had me concerned for a moment.

[showsnopiety]

[It's adorable, but Caren is ignoring it. This may not be good for sphinxes.]

And that would be rather uncomfortable. I'd have to distract you with kisses, and your divine beasts would eat the food.

[She made a rude noise, before giving Ozy a plate and fork.]

The kisses can happen after you've eaten, if at all.

[fulgency]

Oh? They are to be a reward now, are they?

[He doesn't interfere with Caren's setting up and continues holding the sphinx in his arms. Which is now starting to wriggle around to see the sphinx on his shoulders. Shenanigans may be impending, but Ozymandias doesn't seem particularly worried about it.]

[showsnopiety]

They're rewards for me.

[She smiled at him, seeing the sphinixes looking ready to make trouble. But she offered him a plate full of food, a hand ready in case a kitty decides to slide.]

Good ones at least.

[fulgency]

[Before accepting the offered food, Ozymandias sets each kitten down onto the floor. Neither is particularly pleased about the change of scenery, but the one Ozymandias held in his arms is still keen on hassling its sibling that once occupied his shoulders. The first pounce happens and a wrestling match breaks out before Ozymandias even has a chance to sit back up and accept the food.]

[Two out of ? sphinx cubs are distracted.]

Not exceptional ones?

[showsnopiety]

Those are far and in between.

[She's amused at him, rather then at his furry children who are at least having a good wrestle. No food stealing from these kitties! Good.]

Are you saying you're going to offer exceptional kisses tonight? That may prove to be a challenge.

[What with the pets and all.]

[fulgency]

You should know better than to doubt my will. [He pauses a moment as he sets the plate down properly in front of himself.] Of course, my will is dependent on your performance here.

[showsnopiety]

You say this as if I'd ever fail you in one performance or another.

[She offered an amused huff, settling in her seat to watch him.]

But please. Try it, and see.

[She was sure it was better then just getting dried chicken and overstewed bitter vegetables in some cafe. And certainly more substance then conjured.]

[fulgency]

[He answers her amused huff with a smile.]

[The bar for cuisine in this world is fairly low. At least it is for Ozymandias who finds himself constantly compromising on his standards, having been once used to the finest that life had to offer. But as it turns out, Caren's ability to cook more than easily clears said low bar.]

[His pleasure at her food is immediately registered with a quiet noise.]

[showsnopiety]

[While she wouldn't be making any food critics weep with joy, her cooking was homey, and filling. And too, she was careful to cook with what fresh things she could get, which may have helped with the taste.

She hadn't realized how tense she was until she heard that quiet noise-of approval, she thought. It was enough to make her close her eyes briefly, and smile, if only to herself.]

Is it suitable?

[fulgency]

I believe other chefs in the city would do well to learn from you.

[Under other circumstances, that sort of compliment would be a bit more exaggerated even if he was still being sincere about finding her food acceptable. But in this case, it's a lot less hyperbolic than usual.]

[showsnopiety]

High praise, coming from you.

[She's surprised. It shows more in her tail but well. She's quietly pleased with this.]

Then I suppose it would not be too great of an infliction if I continue making things for the both of us? It'd certainly save on funds.

[fulgency]

I would not mind it in the least. Particularly if it allows me to still enjoy your company.

[showsnopiety]

Of course. If you wish to make regular meeting times for meals- or even suggestions for the menu- I'm all ears.