4th meal served [Phone]

[yuzuru_no_mai]

*Yes, Iroha is still trying to learn how to properly use the phone.*

H-hello. I was told this is the best way to get a hold of people. I want to thank the kind people at the market for helping me. I'm almost done getting familiar with the kitchen, and one day I hope to prepare a grand meal for all of you.

*BEEP*

Ah, right. I don't need to push the buttons anymore.

Comments

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

Y-Yes! Sorry sorry. I know a lot of people don't really take kids seriously but, I can assure you, I'm more mature than I look! Or.. erm.. Sound, even. You're a teenager, right? I mean, you sound pretty young, too.

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

Ah, I am an adult, Ness-tan, um, Ness-san. My name is Iroha.

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[His face begins to turn a deep hue of red, blushing on the other end of the phone. An adult g-g-g-g-girl?]

Uh-uhm.. Oh.. Ahh.. Yeah.. Umm.. I.. Can uhh.. Still.. Umm.. Help.. Stove.. Oven.. Thing.. *Gulps*

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

You know how to use one of these? Please, tell me how it works.

*she's a little oblivious as to why he's stuttering*

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

W-W-W-Well uhh.. uhm..

I-I-I'd have to.. uhh.. see what.. kind.. it uhh.. kind it.. it is..

A-A-A-Are you.. free.. any.. any time?

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

I am home most of the time. You may come by whenever it's best for you.

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[His voice becomes high pitched. She sounded so beautiful over the phone, and Ness was just a simple teenaged boy. What was he to do? He certainly had good manners but, he'd been tricked by a "beauty" before. He was a flush of emotions. Fearful, curious, intrigued, and cautious. Some how, all rolled into one ball of thoughts, Ness made his decision as he choked back and spoke in reply.]

H-How about today? I-I could come over now and show you really quickly. I'd be nice to mee-mee-meet a new friend.

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

Oh, all right. Well, I'm at...

*There's a little shuffling as she looks through some of the notes that she took*

I'm on 1125 Taylor Road. Does that help?

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[There was no response on the other line.. Moments pass. They soon turn into minutes. It isn't long before there is a knock at her door.]

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

*Well that was fast. Now dressed in her traditional outfit (http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/gifs/iroha.jpg), she answers the door*

Welcome to my home. You must be Ness-san. Please, come in.

*She steps aside to let Ness in*

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[He has his eyes tightly closed, his face as red as a tomato. He nods his head repeatedly, trying to speak but only uttering inaudible gibberish. His back is against the closest wall, every effort being poured into remaining calm. This was so unlike him but, then again, a good looking girl cannot be trusted!]

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

*She closes the door behind him*

You don't look very well. Would you like some tea?

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[He cringes, nodding his head slowly. Could it be zombie tea?! Or maybe she was actually a really nice, and amazingly attractive woman? No! She couldn't be! Any girl THIS hot would be out for him and any other kid that stood against Mayfield. He'd been tricked before but.. If that were the case, why did he come over? To check and see if she really WAS a spy? Or was Ness genuinely trying to help a sweet girl learn how to use an oven?]

Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Yes, pu-pu-pu-pu-puhleeze...

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

*She places a cup on the table and pours him some iced tea. She puts a little spring of mint on it as well. Of course, she's still wondering why Ness is acting like this as she brings it over to him*

Here. I made it fresh this morning.

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[He cracks open his left eye, just enough to gauge the distance of depth between her, the cup, and himself. Slowly, shaking like a jack hammer, Ness extends a hand to retrieve the teacup from Iroha.]

Th-Th-Thank you.

[He gradually begins to calm down, looking more serious in demeanor and attitude. He inspects the cup with great care, smelling it and watching the way it ripples when he cause the liquid to stir and shake.]

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

The oven is in here. There are several of these things but none of them make any sense. And the oven itself is cold.

*She directs him to the kitchen and to the oven. Then she points to the knobs*

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[It takes quite a bit to not be A.) distracted by her good looks, B.) distracted by the fact that there might be zombies waiting in the oven, and C.) distracted by the fragrance of the ice tea. Wow! This stuff smelled great! He took a sip, and seemingly his worries began to trickle away like the smooth, yet chilled taste of a mint tea. He shook his head, trying to remain focused on the task at hand.]

Oh! This is easy!

[He finished the tea cup, placing it down on the nearest, safest surface beside him. He hurries over to the oven, examining the front of the appliance.]

Well, you've got the stove stop dials here. That controls how hot you want the top of this stove to be. See the four circles on top? Each dial corresponds to one of these on top. It'll say which one is which on here. The two in the middle control what you want the oven to do. You can turn it to bake, broil, or clean. The one to the right of that sets the temperature you'd like the oven to be. So all you have to do is turn it to bake, the heat you want, open it up, and put whatever you'd like to cook inside! See? Easy!

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

*She carefully listens to Ness and fiddles with the dials a little. It seems simple enough. Though she's pleased that Ness looks more relaxed than before. After a little while, she gets the hang of using the oven*

Oh, I see! It isn't very hard at all. Thank you, Ness-san.

*she bows to him*

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[His face turns a flush red again, turning away as he pinches his nose tightly with his right hand.]

Th-think nothing of it, Miss umm.. Miss Iroha..

I take it you don't come from some where where these exist, right?

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

Well, I know what an oven is, but I've never seen this kind. The ones I use are powered by wood and fire.

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[Ness smiles happily, nodding his head as he listens intently.]

You must come from a time or a world where electricity doesn't exist yet then. I've never really seen an oven that works like that.

How long have you been in Mayfield, Miss Iroha? S-Sorry about the way I was acting earlier. I've had really bad luck running into.. umm.. uhh.. girls that are um.. really pretty..

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

I have only been here a few weeks, Ness-san. I'm getting used to everything being so different. The iceless ice box is really nice!

[nessbound.livejournal.com]

[Ness giggled happily. It must be nice to lead such a simple life! He bowed his noggin', adjusting the cap atop it, before meeting her eyes with his own.]

W-w-well, if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call me!

[lovely-crane.livejournal.com]

I appreciate your help, Ness-san. I cannot wait to start cooking again.