I've come to acquire a rather large stock of vegetables as well as a few acquaintances who know how to cook. However, their current knowledge of recipes are a bit...limited. And given how much we have, I was thinking of selling the products for some extra coin. Nothing grand, just something small like a market cart.
Something quick, easy to make, and tasteful enough given the main ingredients.
I was hoping you might have some ideas.
I also have another proposal, should your little venture take off.
Oh, sure! Let's see... for mixed vegetables, soups or stews or curries are always good, and back home I've made gratin with a lot of mixed veggies and chicken. Otherwise it can depend on the vegetables what recipes would work. Which ones do you have right now?
Since your little venture has yet to take off the ground just yet, I won't ask for a monetary fee at first. That can come later, and even then I wouldn't ask for much. Just a small percentage to help cover some costs of growing and delivering the goods.
In the meantime, what if we have something of an "affiliation." I help promote your business, you help promote ours.
[Kotori might come across a lost message in a bottle... It's not addressed to anyone. And it's not signed by anyone either.]
Hi Ocean!
I'm not sure how to start something like this. What are we supposed to write? Just anything that's going through our heads?
Lately, I've really been craving something made out of potatoes. Something Crispy. Haha. :)
I've also been worried lately. I wonder how long I'll be in this world and I wonder if everything is alright back home. I know it's out of my control but how do I stop worrying?
[Oh. That last paragraph breaks her heart. It hits her yet again that she hasn't seen her mom or her friends in nearly half a year, had spent New Years without them. And who knows how long this person's been without their loved ones.]
I wish I could help with the last thing. But... come to the Seventh Heaven galley, if you're not already here. I've never made them before, but... would croquettes be okay? (Or would you prefer something else?)
[She's tempted to ask if this person knows how to use a kitchen knife, but... no, this is someone asking her for help. She can do this. And maybe the wooden knife she got and the Turkey Totem will help.]
[Okay good, that's simple enough. Thankfully, the Seventh Heaven is anchored visibly at the docks the following day, and standing on the edge of the pier next to it, there's Kotori, craning her neck this way and that as if she's looking for someone.]
[A light smile as she leads him onboard and into the ship's halls. Yes, she remembers the message, but... that's why she reached back. She knows the feeling all too well.]
It is! Nimona-san was looking for a new ship and sort of asked if I wanted to come along. And I've worked well with Tifa-sempai on the Royal Fortune's galley, so it seemed like a good fit. So far it's been going well.
That's great! I'm glad you have a crew you get along with already!
[It makes her a bit homesick for Shinobu, but... shikata ga nai.
Anyway, they reach the galley easily enough, all the ingredients already laid out on the island counter.]
Okay so... I've got everything we need for pork and beef croquettes, including a recipe. [The ground beef was pretty expensive, but she wants to put her all in this so Izuku can be happy.] And I thought it might be interesting to see what the moondrakes are like cooked, if that works for you.
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[New shellphone, who dis?]
Oh! Yes, that's me. Who is this?
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[Oh huh.]
Nice to meet you, Cid-san, I'm Kotori Iida. What can I help you with?
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Something quick, easy to make, and tasteful enough given the main ingredients.
I was hoping you might have some ideas.
I also have another proposal, should your little venture take off.
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Oh, sure! Let's see... for mixed vegetables, soups or stews or curries are always good, and back home I've made gratin with a lot of mixed veggies and chicken. Otherwise it can depend on the vegetables what recipes would work. Which ones do you have right now?
And what's the other proposal?
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So if you are in need of some fresh stock, I believe I can provide.
That would be my other proposal.
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Really? That would be amazing, are you sure?
[She has to demur at least a little bit, for manners' sake. But that many fresh veggies would be fantastic!]
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Oh no, of course not! What did you have in mind?
[She figured as much, but gotta demur a bit first before going into details.]
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In the meantime, what if we have something of an "affiliation." I help promote your business, you help promote ours.
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Okay, yes, that sounds reasonable.
It might take a while, though, since I'm still putting things together. But I really appreciate your offer, and your patience.
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bottle message;
Hi Ocean!
I'm not sure how to start something like this. What are we supposed to write? Just anything that's going through our heads?
Lately, I've really been craving something made out of potatoes. Something Crispy. Haha. :)
I've also been worried lately. I wonder how long I'll be in this world and I wonder if everything is alright back home. I know it's out of my control but how do I stop worrying?
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[Oh. That last paragraph breaks her heart. It hits her yet again that she hasn't seen her mom or her friends in nearly half a year, had spent New Years without them. And who knows how long this person's been without their loved ones.]
I wish I could help with the last thing. But... come to the Seventh Heaven galley, if you're not already here. I've never made them before, but... would croquettes be okay? (Or would you prefer something else?)
[She's tempted to ask if this person knows how to use a kitchen knife, but... no, this is someone asking her for help. She can do this. And maybe the wooden knife she got and the Turkey Totem will help.]
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[He's a little surprised that the message came back with an invitation to meet. He's a little nervous but curious too.]
Alright. I'll try to meet you there. But how will I know who to look for?
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It is. Let me know when you plan to come, so the ingredients will be fresh.
[As for how... Well, maybe signing this note with a drawing of a chick will help. A little bird, if you will.]
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... No, of course not. Well, he's curious enough to go find out, at least.]
Alright. I will come by the Elah docks tomorrow around noon.
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[Okay good, that's simple enough. Thankfully, the Seventh Heaven is anchored visibly at the docks the following day, and standing on the edge of the pier next to it, there's Kotori, craning her neck this way and that as if she's looking for someone.]
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Eh...? Iida-san.
[It's a surprise to see her there on the large ship. He raises his hand and waves.]
Ahh. Hello! Are you looking for someone?
[He doesn't know it's him she's looking for!]
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Oh! Midoriya-kun, hi! And um... yeah. I invited someone to make croquettes today.
[Sound familiar?]
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[...!?! Was he-]
Was that... m-me??
[Was that him?!]
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Oh! [WELP!] Y-yeah, I think so! [She steps aside and gestures to the gangplank.] Thanks for coming! Right this way!
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But he does head for the gangplank even if his steps are a little mechanical!!]
Is this- Is this the ship you're staying on, Iida-san? It's a big type...
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[A light smile as she leads him onboard and into the ship's halls. Yes, she remembers the message, but... that's why she reached back. She knows the feeling all too well.]
It is! Nimona-san was looking for a new ship and sort of asked if I wanted to come along. And I've worked well with Tifa-sempai on the Royal Fortune's galley, so it seemed like a good fit. So far it's been going well.
You're on a new ship too, right?
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[He nods quickly, feeling a little humble.]
I started a crew and ship with my classmates. We just recently finished outfitting everything.
[Which is a pretty big deal for a group of teenagers but they're all go-getters and over-achievers anyway.]
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That's great! I'm glad you have a crew you get along with already!
[It makes her a bit homesick for Shinobu, but... shikata ga nai.
Anyway, they reach the galley easily enough, all the ingredients already laid out on the island counter.]
Okay so... I've got everything we need for pork and beef croquettes, including a recipe. [The ground beef was pretty expensive, but she wants to put her all in this so Izuku can be happy.] And I thought it might be interesting to see what the moondrakes are like cooked, if that works for you.