GUEST SERVICES - PHOENIX

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...Phoenix noodles. [Hm.] Go grab a few cans of crushed tomatoes from the pantry, please.

[And while he does that:] What did boats have to do with noodles?

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Not diced...? [ but he does as instructed ]

Not much, but it is a convenient cover story. How about you? How'd you get into the chef business?

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The consistency of crushed tomatoes stews better for the sauce. [This is said even while she's busy looking for a rolling pin to flatten their dough.]

I don't really know. It just sort of happened, I guess? [There's a grin.] But I like it and I've been doing it for a while. It's hard to imagine doing anything else by now. With cooking, there's always something new to learn. And with the last events the Master's hosted have given me time and opportunities to learn, too.

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Nice protip.

[ that's why she's the expert!! upon depositing the cans, he drifts over to where she is. ] Need me to reach something?

[ there's also a thoughtful little pause ] Were they all like this? No variety?

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No, it's okay! I almost have it....[She's stretching hard to try and reach both a rolling pin and pasta cutter. Please help.] The events the Master holds tend to vary. This is the biggest group of guests we've seen for a while...maybe even ever. But then again there's always a surprise or two.

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[ just fetches the pasta cutter for her, his one use. ]

I guess telling me about the other events would ruin the surprise, no?

I am curious as to what type of boss they are. Your sister had a few things to say about that.

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[Thanks Phoenix. She grins a little when he grabs the pasta cutter and gestures for him to put it on the counter while she finally grabs a rolling pin.]

Ruining surprises isn't something I like to do, Mr. Wright. [But she's curious.] What did they say about Master Blue?

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Figured. But if you have any hints you want to lay on me, I'll take 'em.

[ gopher phoenix does as instructed. ]

That they are a sentimental fool, among other things. We haven't had the pleasure of meeting, so I can't say how accurate or not it is.

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[She laughs but it's hard to say what she's laughing at. Hm!]

Sounds like you've been talking to Plum. [Give her a second to wash her hands before she begins rolling out the dough, procuring a different rolling pin and a glob of dough for Phoenix to do the same. Clean your hands, hobo.] But she's right! Master Blue is very sentimental and tends to be...curious, I guess? The Master doesn't always know how to speak to people though and sometimes underestimates how busy these events can be.

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[ phoenix laughs too! wow how fun. ]

Got it in one. She's got lots of opinions.

[ phoenix probably needs a little nudge to clean his hands, but he goes to do it. ]

I'd say they've got their hands full with this lot, especially if they have troubles communicating.

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She does! She observes a lot even if she doesn't always talk to our guests. [Peach loves her sister?? Even if Plum isn't always as enthusiastic about her, rip.]

It's not really about having trouble communicating. Sometimes I think the Master's a little shy is all. Ever since we started working here though we've been able to help out and get to know guests on Master Blue's behalf instead.

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Seems like we're all giving her a hard time.

[ being shy is also like having trouble communicating!!! ]

Huh. How'd Master Blue hire you if they're shy? Must have taken a lot of courage to pull off a job interview.

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You sure are. [But there's a mischievous look anyway.] But be extra nice to her to make up for it, okay? She's still doing a great job! Pumpkin, too.

[Rolling dough, etc etc...]

Master Blue already knew we'd be perfect for our jobs so there wasn't really an interview or anything. We were a good match for each other.

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I'm always nice.

[ sounds fake. despite his laidback hoboness, he really gets into pounding out the dough....... play pl vs aa ty. ]

How'd you all meet?

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Be nicer then. [That definitely sounds fake. Also goddamnit Sipp FINE I'll ask...]

Well...we were born. [Phoenix asking how they all met means Peach can be a little shit about the fact that they're sisters even if that's not the only question he's asking.]

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If I wanted to give her a nice surprise.... what would I do?

[ since plum won't let him be her assistant!! ]

Huh. Knew Master Blue since birth, then?

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[She shakes her head.] It's not really like that.

[But she's suddenly focused on the question about Plum instead.] If you mean something besides not wrecking the house...? [She ponders.] Plum likes keeping to herself, so maybe just making sure to pick up after yourself and stuff. She might like you more then.

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What's it like?

[ not letting this go. ]

Hmm. Can't promise that. Maybe something else?

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You asked how we all met, sir. My sisters and I obviously met at birth, and we've worked for Master Blue for many years. It feels like we've known the Master forever but I think we've lost track how many years it's really been.

[But she makes a face.] If you must give her something, maybe some tea? Or I can teach you how to bake a strawberry rhubarb pie.

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I guess it must all blend together..... if you've been around as long as your profiles say you have been.

[ i'm sorry he's the worst....... but he's not the worst offender when it comes to property damage, at least. he's very messy though. ]

Tea and pie it is. I'd be honored.

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[The grin she's giving him seems to suggest she's not going to confirm or deny her age.] We've seen a lot over the years, Mr. Wright. Sometimes it's hard to tell the days apart.

[But with the dough rolled, she's going to start feeding it through the pasta cutter just to show him what she's doing.] Spaghetti first, and then we can work on a pie. Can I trust you with the noodle-cutting?

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You can call me Nick, if you want. Since I'm your assistant and all.

Depends.... if you're picky about the shape or not.

[ he might actually try to make some phoenix noodles, beware. ]

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[Phoenix...Nick....okay, she guesses. She should be a little more stringent on addressing guests politely but she's not about to go against him if he's asking.]

Okay, Nick. [She looks pleased at least. Phoenix is possibly doing his best, noodles and all...] As long as they're thick enough to cook the shape isn't that important. It's the sauce that pulls it all together anyway. Just like a pie filling.

[A two in one lesson? Yes.]

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[ it's if she wants!! he doesn't really care about formality, as she can probably tell. ]

Good to know.... you really know your stuff.

[ yeah he's definitely making phoenix noodles, sorry everyone ]

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Well I'm sure you're good at your job, too...even if I've never played poker before. [Phoenix noodles can happen. It's law now.] It's easy when you've been doing it for a while.