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WHO: Mikleo and Naminé
WHERE: Heropa #033
WHEN: Backdated to early February
WHAT: Practicing making sweets for Valentine's Day!
WARNINGS: None.

[There's a lot on Naminé's mind lately, what with the blackout and wanting to improve herself, and everything that's going on with Kagami, too. She hasn't been in the best of moods, to say the least. So Mikleo's invitation to practice making some Valentine's Day sweets with him had come as a surprise.

At least she knows how to make proper cookies now, thanks to Ken's tutoring.

She's also surprised that he remembered her at all, actually-- their first and only conversation until now seemed so short and trivial. But since he seems interested in doing this with her, and it will be a welcome change of pace from her thoughts, she went and restocked their pantry and fridge with all the baking essentials, made sure the utensils were all in perfect condition, and generally tidied up to prepare for a guest.

It's not long before she hears the doorbell ring, and she goes to answer with a warm smile.]

Hello Mikleo! Welcome, come on in! Do you have any ingredients that need to go in the fridge right away?

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[ When she answers the door, Mikleo can't help but greet her in return with an equally soft smile. He's always happy to make and meet new friends - and perhaps, in turn, she can become friends with Sorey as well. He... was a little more of a priority than himself when it came to human friends, after all. ]

Hello, Namine. Thank you for inviting me over.

[ He holds up the bag full of ingredients, nodding his heady easily. ]

Right here. This should be everything we need.

Every time I go shopping I tell myself that, but it still looks like too much once it's in a bag or two.

[She laughs lightly and ushers him into the house, leading him to the kitchen. As usual with any guests that come to the house, Shiro comes trotting into the living room to inspect them, nose pressing into Mikleo's bag for a big sniff. Naminé, meanwhile, starts clearing the kitchen counter of a few recipe books.]

What kind of cookies and things did you have in mind for today?

It is fairly easy to forget something you might need, but... it looks like you've got everything covered here.

[ He follows her inside, only to stop when he feels something pressing against his bag. Eyes lower, only to catch sight of--

--a dog?! He immediately stiffens at that, eyes widening as he gasps lightly, stepping back quickly. ]

There's a dog here?!

Yes, he's Riku's...

[Naminé blinks and peers out back into the hallway. And then all of a sudden she's reminded of a conversation she had with Sorey during that strange week when the network wasn't working properly.]

Oh no--! I'm so sorry, Mikleo, I forgot you don't like dogs--!

[She hurries forward to grab Shiro's face and guide him away from her guest. Luckily for Mikleo, Shiro is well behaved, and stops sniffing at the bag. Unluckily, he thinks it's a game, and starts rearing up on his hind legs to ask to play.]

[ Mikleo quickly straightens at that, a wary look still apparent on his features as he clears his throat. ]

... No, it's-- it's alright. [ But, why did they have to have a dog...? As long as it doesn't bark he... supposes he'll be alright. ]

Shiro, stop--

[She firmly drags the dog towards her, hugging him with her body to stop him from making any more moves in Mikleo's direction.]

There's dog gate tucked along the wall inside the kitchen. Why don't you go in first? I'll hold him back.

[ Mikleo clears his throat, taking his eyes off of the dog to the best of his ability. Maybe if he just... ignores it, it'll leave him alone. ]

No, I'm-- I'm fine. [ He crosses his arms, turning his head from the dog. ]

[It's in that moment that Naminé gives him a half dubious, half concerned look, but if he says he'll be fine, then she's not going to embarrass him by arguing.]

Alright, if you're sure.

[She lets go of Shiro and heads back into the kitchen. Instead of resuming her abandoned task of clearing off the counters, though, she reaches into one of the lower level cabinets and pulls out a jar filled with long strips of jerky.]

Here Shiro, here boy.

[She coos to the dog and holds out the treat. Hopefully this will keep him occupied so Mikleo can relax a little.]

[ Mikleo relaxes a little when he seems preoccupied with the food, stepping back to the counter where Namine once was. He does appreciate her doing that much, but... he's still not about to just talk about his fear of dogs. ]

... Shall we get started?

[Naminé straightens with a nod.]

Yes, let's!

[A quick minute later and all her baking things are spread out on the counter, and a cute little blue apron tied around her waist.]

So, what cookies did you say you wanted to make today?

[Since. He'd been too distracted by Shiro to answer her earlier.]

[ Mikleo offers a small smile in her direction at the question. He's already reciting the recipe in his head. ]

Let's try sugar cookies first. It'd be a simple enough recipe to start out with.

[ He's actually not too skilled with baking goods, but... he can do this much. As a water seraph, his skill definitely lies more in making cold sweets. Like ice cream, for example. ]

Alright!

[She's done sugar cookies before, and while it is a simple recipe that she knows how to make by now, she wants to try and perfect it this time around! Or at least use some sort of new ingredient to make it better. Naminé offers him the spare apron, a soft yellow color with cute little white ducks on it.]

It might be a little small since this one is mine too, I'm sorry.

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