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That it seems like you do.

[That's...quite a lot of batter.]

Do you need help?

[Cookies, cakes, brownies.]

I can- I wouldn't mind company, but you don't need to assist.

It's something to do, you know.

[And a slight twist to their smile.]

But you might have to direct me, a little.

[His smile looks just slightly more forced than normal.]

They're all in the mixing part, so feel free to grab a bowl.

[He'll hand over a whisk.]

Thank you kindly.

[And they'll grab what seems to be a brownie bowl and start mixing away.]

Do you do the same at home, Omi?

... Bake? I bake all the time.

Haha, well, I know you do, but more...

[A gesture.]

Baking to relieve the weight of your emotions.

Yeah.

It usually helps a little. It's hard to dwell when you're busy.

A worthy distraction.

[And a bit of a rueful smile.]

Especially after all of that.

That felt like the longest nine hours.

Oh, it certainly did. So much happened. I'm still attempting to process it all...

... Yeah. I'm not used to this sort of thing.

I don't think any of us is used to this sort of thing. And if anyone said they were, I would call them a liar.

Edited 2021-02-15 05:50 (UTC)

Some people might have jury duty, but it definitely doesn't go like this.