♚ 004 [ video ]

[pactum]

[ Hello, Vatheon. This is a video broadcast of Ciel Phantomhive swallowing his pride.

If you know him, it may be slightly painful to watch due to second-hand embarrassment.

...or slightly gratifying, depending on your opinion of him. ]

I have a request.

[ It's sort of obvious that he's having to force himself to speak. His teeth are practically clenched. Ouch, his dignity. ]

Would anyone be so kind as to teach me how to cook, or to bake? I've found myself interested in cultivating some culinary skill.

[ In other words, he's gotten tired of restaurant food. So. Tired.

He hates you, Sebastian Michaelis. He hates you a lot. ]

If you are so inclined, please contact me as soon as possible.

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[machiavellingly]

[He remembers Ciel. He also remembers being very impressed by how intelligent he was for being so young. A noble lacking the ability to cook... mn. He could understand.]

I might be able to be of some assistance, Ciel. When is a good time for you to allow me to teach you?

[pactum]

[ And he remembers you, Lelouch. But you struck him as rather noble--if not royal, what with that elaborate robe--yourself. Now why would you know anything about cooking?

A mystery.

This is an offer he'll definitely be accepting--though now he has another reason to do so. ]

My schedule is essentially free. Would you be available at some point over the weekend, perhaps?

[machiavellingly]

[He had been living mostly on his own since he was a small child. Well, sort of. Of course it was a necessity to learn how to cook... especially for Nunnally's sake.

If Ciel is as perceptive as he believes he is... it could cause him problems later. It might be better to deal with him soon.]

Any time you'd like. Have you been well?

[fulmination]

I'm still a little rusty around the edges but I'd certainly be willing to teach you a few things. I picked up a few things from the tutor I had at your age and they're relatively simple--lunches, soups, desserts... Just let me know what you're interested in and I'll do my best to accommodate you.

_{[Shhhh, he actually knows... more than he's letting on.]}

[pactum]

[ desserts

desserts

DESSERTS ]

It may be best to start out simply, with as little experience as I have. Anything would be appreciated.

[ God damn it, butler. ]

[fulmination]

Of course, of course! I've been there, so I understand.

_{[Shhhh Ciel, eventually you won't even need that butler!]}

When would be a good time for you?

video; this would be disastrous, you know.

[diehardreaper]

[ Allow him the most amused look on his face. ]

S'not exactly what I'd call high class gourmet grub but I could possibly give it a go.

video; OH GOD

[pactum]

[ No. Not allowed. Wipe that smarmy look off your mug, Ronald Knox. ]

...the use of the word 'grub' does not make it sound particularly appealing.

video; Everything he knows is totes pub food.

[diehardreaper]

[ And by pub food I mean sticks to your arteries food. That was possibly pan fried. In lard. And goes good with a dark beer. ]

If you ask me, you haven't lived if you've yet to have a proper plate of bangers and mash in you.

NOT HERE BY THE WAY

[xthecorvus]

[ This one's amused too. For all the wrong reasons. You miss his cake yet, Ciel? His stew? His pie?

HIS PARFAIT?]

HE DOESN'T WANT YOU HERE ANYWAY, B-BAKA!

[pactum]

[ YOU REALLY ARE A DEMON AREN'T YOU

YOU FIEND ]

[crabbygenius]

Hm? Cooking lessons? Well, I'm always partial to imparting knowledge to young eager minds. If you haven't found a teacher, I could take a crack at it~.

[pactum]

I'm very eager.

[ He really is. He's gone months without what he considers proper food. ]

And I am glad to take lessons from as many as offer them. People tend to differ greatly in their specific area of expertise when it comes to cooking, from what I have seen.

[420]

Sure, a motherfucker could be about being to giving a lil' bro the motherfuckin' down low at the wicked pastry making.

[pactum]

[ Gamzee, how did you know? You are actually his savior right now. ]

I would very much appreciate it.

[ Even if this Victorian-era lil' bro is still getting used to the amount of profanity trolls tend to use. Still, he's been here long enough that he certainly isn't going to question it. ]

Your name is...?

[ video ]

[ahouko]

[ Oh wow, a boy interested in learning how to cook properly? Aoko's not used to that, so it catches her attention. ]

If you still need help, I might be able to teach you some basic dishes. What kinds of things would you be interested in making?

[ video ]

[pactum]

[ Sorry, Aoko, but it's more out of necessity than any real desire to learn. But he won't say that. ]

Anything that would make a suitable dinner, honestly. Do you have a particular food you specialize in, miss?

[has_too_many_moles]

[What is it about demons making good chiefs?]

My brother , Rin Okumura, is quite a chief. I often say his work is better then some masters. His special is Sukiyaki.

[pactum]

[ idk, man. it's just sort of a thing. ]

Rin, you say? I'll remember that. [ But. Uh. ] Sukiyaki is a Japanese dish, I take it?

[reaper2die4]

[Grell is currently laughing her butt off.]

Brat doesn't have his butler and wants to know how to cook! Priceless! Just priceless!

[pactum]

[ ...yeah this is pretty much exactly what he was hoping would not happen when he made this broadcast. ]

What makes you say that?

[ How does Grell know he's dismissed him? Has Sebastian been making a nuisance of himself without Ciel to keep him in line? It wouldn't surprise him in the least. ]

// VIDEO

[ladyinscarlet]

[Well, this is surprising...]

Ciel, do you really intend to learn how to cook? Are you sure?

// VIDEO [LOCKED]

[pactum]

I really do, Madam. You...know the reason, don't you?

[poisoncount]

[The boy looks elegant enough to assume he is a noble.]

Do you also not have your servants with you in this place? I find that most annoying.

[pactum]

I...

[ For just a split-second, he falters. Damn Sebastian. ]

I do not, at the present time. It is most unfortunate, but I must adjust accordingly.