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[She'd been mostly minding her own. Mostly. Investigation of the academy never seemed to have an ending and with the way things were 'evolving,' Eirika had found plenty of things to keep her occupied.

Yet the faculty's kitchen and the man in it seemed a good distraction. At least for a little.

Peeking her head around the edge, she remained quiet and was content for more than a few moments simply to watch Schezo.]

[It seems like Schezo has been in the kitchen for some time, or at least had quite a lot of free time, since he was challenging himself in making a rather big cake... Not as big as a wedding cake he had made while he lived in a cave, but it was certainly close to that. He was finishing up on the last of the decorative touches, and when he finished he took a step back to marvel at his artwork.]

Hmph, a satisfactory finish, if I may say so myself.

[Since he was so into the cake, he didn't notice there was someone else in the kitchen now.]

[Oh. A cake.
Impressive.

Showing herself in a bit more, Eirika slipped her left hand behind her back and simply watched him intently. There came a fascination when she couldn't cook or bake for herself.]

What kind is it?

[Schezo turned to see Eirika when he heard her voice, finally realizing that he wasn't alone anymore.]

Oh, I apologize. I did not notice you were there.

[He scratches the back of his neck with a small frown. Not that he didn't like company. He was never the best with socializing, and this was one of the rare cases where he felt somewhat bad for being not so great with conversations; Eirika was one of the few that he didn't mind having around.]

I have been trying my hand on a Black Forest Cake. But apparently I have went a little overboard and created multiple layers for it. [The cake had three layers, yep.]

How long were you standing there?

A few minutes.

[She smiles a little. A modest smile. The same kind of smile she reserves for acquaintances. People she's not sure if she trusts yet. People she should be polite with. So in essence, the same kind of vague smile she gives to just about everyone.]

I was passing by and took notice. Colour me a little curious, I suppose.

[Eirika moves to join him and though she's no expert on cakes, she tries to give what he's made an analytical gaze.]

Were you making it for something special?

[And Schezo is completely okay with that. He preferred it that way more, actually; he never liked when people got personal with him. He lets Eirika take a look at the cake as he moves to start boiling water for some tea.]

It was a means to spend my free time. With my main purpose not in this world and without a proper means to return, I am left with a lot of time to do nothing.

[He pauses for a minute as he takes out a cup. Did he want to invite the other for a brief tea time? He rarely associated with people unless it was absolutely necessary to do so. Well, if she wants to, perhaps she would ask. He gives a small shrug to himself as he proceeds to brew himself a cup of tea.

He may look pretty-faced like some prince, but he sure didn't think like one.]

[If he's rude or for some reason, not polite in return, Eirika doesn't seem to take notice. If she does, she's not offended by it. But then her arrival into the academy has given her some time to adjust. A few months will do that to just about anyone and she's certainly not foreign to it.]

I think a lot of people may feel like that. The people who are caught here and didn't come voluntarily, I mean. I know a few who do.

[Herself included.]

But there is plenty to acquaint yourself with while you're here and searching for your way home.

Is that so? [So there were others in a similar situation... He let that thought trail off in his mind; it wasn't much to dwell on at the moment, not when there's another person in the room.]

That is true. The place has already proven useful in the vast amount of information it carries. I intend to take the knowledge I gain with me when I figure out a way to get back.

[He must get Arle's powers for his own, after all.

As he pours himself some tea when the tea was finished brewing, he finally figures he should probably be somewhat polite.]

Do you want to take a taste of the cake? Since there are plenty for myself, I do not mind sharing a little.

There is a plethora of knowledge to be gotten here. [She nods in agreement with a small smile.] I've found much of it to be useful to myself as well, in my own search for my way home.

[She loses nothing by admitting that her position is not so different from his.

His offer surprises her minutely and the features in her face soften.]

If it is not troublesome to you, I wouldn't mind a little bit.

Well you are already here, speaking to me. I doubt I will be able to finish the entire cake as well, and I'd hate for it to go to waste.

[As he speaks, he gets a couple plates and forks out as well as a knife to cut the cake. He quickly gets a slice each for the two and sets one down on the table for Eirika before he starts eating his slice as he leans against a counter.]

So you too, are in a similar situation as me. How long have you been in this world?

[With an appreciative look, she accepts the cake he offers. In the midst of a nod, he receives a nod as an immediate reply. After a small bite, she manages to muster up some words.]

Hm... A few calendar months, I believe. Time seems to run differently here. At least it feels it does. It feels longer, but perhaps it isn't. You arrived after me, I think.

If I remember correctly.

Dorm Log: Scorching Summer Edition

Kitchen - LOOK AT HOW LATE I AM

IT'S OKAY <3

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