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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 21, 2017 4:45:41 GMT -8
While Marceline did put far more focus into the shadier aspects of her company than the more legitimate breeding business everyone tended to see, she did still run one in the end, and with that came things like legitimate business partners, ranch owners, and potential investors she had to deal with. She'd managed to organize a full day of meetings from organizing how to deal with some new health and safety regulations from the breeders association with the people running her ranches, to reassuring some investors that her latest venture into science won't bring any poor associations to her breeding business, or that she may pull funds from one into the other.
Of course with so many meetings, she had to make sure she and any of her guests were well fed. While on the one hand she could very easily just make a series of takeout orders or hire a small catering team, she decided to at least do some of the work herself. Getting some main courses with ease was fine, but it had been a long time since she'd put herself to work in the kitchen, and it felt like it would add a bit of the motherly flair she loved to use to manipulate people to her meetings tomorrow. The issue was...
"...I've clearly forgotten how to do this..."
Looking at the mess that was her first attempt, it wasn't horrific by any means, but the jam and cream sponge cake she'd planned to make wasn't even challenging by her old standards, but now it was just a lop sided mess. It probably till tasted good the the presentation...it seemed less motherly and more like a mother who had given her child a little too much control over the baking process...
"Maybe I can ask Misora to just go fetch me a store cake when she gets back..."
Starting to untie her apron she let out a low sigh as she walked out of the kitchen, pulling the flour touched apron over her head and folding it over her arm as she went to sit down and re-think her approach on this.
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 21, 2017 17:58:33 GMT -8
Orion had become… almost too comfortable showing up at Marceline’s penthouse. Part of that had to do with work— considering it was easier to show up there than say at her breeding place when he had that sort of work going on— but the other part was that he had since been using her psychic services of sorts to get a decent amount of rest when it happened to elude him for long intervals. Right then, he was coming back with a couple of incident reports and some minor things that he probably could have just texted to her but figured nah since he was in the area.
Swiping the keycard that was necessary to get up to the pent house from the elevators, he leaned back and stared up at the reflective ceiling. From his own reflection, he assessed he looked a little tired but nothing out of the norm, heh. A simple green hoodie and denim jeans would be the dress occasion today. His hair had been pulled back into a simple ponytail, his bangs falling a little longer than normal. Time for a cut, maybe.
Coming up to the door, he hesitated at the handle, knocking a few times before setting a hand on it and stepping in. Immediately his nose took in something had been baking, but his vision had yet to find it. “My my~ What’s going on in here today?” he ask-mused wandering off towards the kitchen.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 22, 2017 6:56:54 GMT -8
Having forgotten her open door policy somewhat, or more frankly, was just comfortable enough with herself not to really care, all Marcie had beneath her apron a sweater...she had panties of course but with the sweater being long enough to cover her hips while hugging her form snuggly enough to stay in its place, she hadn't really thought to wear anything else while she was comfortable. Watching Orion flow in and swiftly grab the scent of her little failure, just the faintest bit of color rose to her cheeks as she dipped into his way, an almost nervous chuckle flowing from her as she rested her hands on his chest to stop him.
"Excuuuuse me dear but I'm fairly sure I hire you to help with my success not look upon my failures." She teased, hinting at what he was going to find in there while still lightly pushing on his chest so he couldn't peer far enough into the kitchen to see the lop sided cake. "If you're looking for an excuse to raid my liquor cabinet I can fetch you something, in the meantime why don't you tell me why I've earned the pleasure of a home visit.~ Trouble sleeping again?"
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 22, 2017 7:08:56 GMT -8
As Marceline stepped in front of him, barring further entrance to the kitchen, Orion stopped and took a simple step back. “I—“ He paused, yellow eyes flickering over what she was wearing before focusing on her face. “Heh, apologies?” he stretched, setting both hands behind his head. “I actually came to bring you these,” Flipping one hand forward again, he held the papers out to her. “Granted now you intrigue me...” He looked up a bit higher over Marceline’s head. “What does my partner in crime find to be a failure~?” His voice was light enough, clearly teasing in a manner hers had been, but he was genuinely interested right then. “It smells rather lovely so it can’t be that grandiose a failure.”
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 22, 2017 7:29:08 GMT -8
Not at all oblivious to when someone was 'taking her in'. she couldn't be too sure if Orion was taking it in with a more polite method or...well. It was never good to mix business and pleasure.~ Still she'd flash Orion a faintly sly smile the moment his eyes drifted back to her own, casually crossing her arms under her own chest and emphasizing herself just to make sure Orion knew he'd been caught, whichever way he'd intended his eyes to drift.
Still, business was to be done, and holding her hand out she'd accept his reports. She gave them a brief glance but didn't expect much to be wrong with them. Orion was by far her most effective worker after all. She'd almost began walking towards the seats in her spacious livingroom when Orion continued to speak, eyes drifting back to his as her expression dropped just a little.
"Well sadly people these days think they can taste with their eyes so I'd call it a failure..." She paused for a moment, eyes tracing up and down Orion this time, moreso just considering her choice before finally turning on her heels. "Fine. I suppose I can trust you of all people...just be fair to me. I'm out of practice."
She reached the kitchen counter she'd left the cake out on, gesturing to the lop-sided nature of it and the several bumps that had somehow formed as it cooked. "I'm not even sure where I went wrong but.." She'd scan the room before finding a knife, taking a small slice of it out of the cake and offering the simple sponge cake over. "I'm sure it tastes nice but I doubt it's worth decorating."
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 22, 2017 8:14:05 GMT -8
Taste with their eyes? Aesthetics, was it? Orion might have commented on it right then, but Marceline’s assessment of him had him quieting. Her vocalized trust had him smiling a bit more than necessary, and as she gestured over, he followed quickly.
Ah— Now he saw just what had happened to the cake. The parts and pieces were there, but the way they all came together was less than appealing visually speaking. Heh… He’d accept the offering, taking a small bite and looking thoughtful before giving a nod. “It’s not bad at all,” Orion assured with a small nod. “Layer cakes do tend to be a bit more fragile than regular ones, though,” he commented taking another bite.
“Did you keep the wet and dry ingredients separate before the final step? It can be a common mistake but does change the consistency. Oven temperature is also affected by the humidity in the air, and this sea salt atmosphere can do some weird things from time to time….” ….And then, of course, he realized he was saying this to Marceline. “A-ah, I actually bake quite a bit.” he winked briefly.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 22, 2017 8:28:48 GMT -8
"...."
Marcie leaned against the counter with a playful, yet curious smile. Was Orion really giving her his advice on this? She didn't mind in the slightest but she hadn't expected it either. Learning he was a maths whiz was one thing, he pulled it off well despite his rougher looks, but...really? He bakes? She briefly tried to imagine him in a little 'kiss the cook' apron before snorting and pushing herself back up to stand straight, shaking her head and letting out a slow breath. "Well you are certainly full of surprises..."
Her eyes shifted back to the cake, eyes a little playful as she glanced to him, but taking his advice seriously. "I haven't had the windows open and we have air filters...I did however forget to separate the ingredients...I'm glad it tastes good though.~" She winked back at him before taking a bite size slice for herself, humming a little as she took it in...not her best work but certainly decent enough to serve. "Like I said, its been a while..."
She considered what she'd do with it for a moment, probably store it away in the fridge and share it with Misora under a layer of custard or something. As for what she was going to do about the meetings..."...you got some spare time? I could erm...use a hand here as you can see..."
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 23, 2017 18:16:25 GMT -8
Orion’s lips quirked a bit as Marceline snorted, but as she shook her head and spoke, he smirked a bit. “You’d expect any less of me?” he chuckled dryly before shrugging. The compulsion to explain to her that a particular favorite Aunt whom she resembled had taught him such skills built itself up and broke down rather quickly. Instead, he considered the cake again as Marceline had. Heh~ “I see…” he mused softly.
The question after, however, had a flicker of surprise coming to Orion’s gaze. Oh? Well then~ “I’m technically not ‘off work’ yet so~” he chuckled a bit stretching both arms up and wincing slightly at a particularly tense muscle. Ah, I'll need to stretch that more later... Relaxing again, he turned to look at her kitchen itinerary. “I wouldn’t mind helping out~” Looking back to Marceline, he winked. Or showing off maybe… Even just a little bit. “Specifically looking to replicate a sponge cake~?”
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 24, 2017 5:46:54 GMT -8
Marcie couldn't help but roll her eyes at the comment that he was still on the clock, stepping closer to lightly prod him in the chest before folding her arms and looking up to his eyes. "Easily the most expensive cooking teacher I'll have ever known." Turning back around to the kitchen, she picked up the apron she'd folded up and put down for herself, tossing Orion a white one for himself and starting to tie her own. At the mention of the spongecake, she glanced to the failure and let herself chuckle a tad as she shook her head.
"Anything one would consider an elegant desert really. Cupcakes, sponge cake, cheesecake, the last one was actually what i had in mind to begin with since my mother used to make them on occasion, but it felt a little too daring even if I could remember the recipe."
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 24, 2017 8:23:38 GMT -8
The chest prod and words that followed had Orion chuckling softly. “But also the best,” he assured bemusedly. Even if some part of him immediately doubted this fact, he wasn’t about to go back on his choice of words. Catching an apron as it was tossed to him, he quickly threw it over his neck and tied it around the back. Man… man this was… so weirdly comfortable and comforting and damn if he wasn’t already thinking of all the things he could bake over the holidays to come as well. Never mind that he hardly needed a reason to bake or cook in the first place, heh.
Hmmm ooh? Cupcakes, sponge cake, cheese cake— actually… “How about Tiramisu and marscapone cupcakes?” he hummed fishing out his phone and googling the images before showing them to Marceline. “They have that fancy aesthetic ~ and I have a few secrets when it comes to marscapone,” he flashed a very genuine grin and winked right after. “Though actually that might require a trip to the store…” He set a hand on his chin. “Unless maybe the Pokemon can get it. I’m sure we could start the tiramisu with all the general things it requires…” Oh, he was having too much fun with this.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 24, 2017 8:40:05 GMT -8
The more Orion spoke the more surprised Marcie ended up, narrowing her eyes while her lips quirked up into a smile, practically astounded she was actually hearing him talk so confidently about food. This was really the person she sent to beat people up right? With a careful hand she'd half hold the phone as she was shown it, listening along carefully as he spoke. He was right, they would probably need to go the store for- oh wow he was enjoying this. Orion never seemed the type to hide a smile but she felt like it was just readiating from his eyes, a stunned scoff/chuckle escaping her.
"You know I think I could easily call someone a little lower ranking to get that for us but..." She lightly patted his chest with the back of her hand. She'd just put the apron on but it wouldn't be a long trip, besides...she was genuinely enjoying this herself. She went shopping with Misora a fair but but the young girl never seemed...normal. Not to offend her just...Orion's genuine excitement over cooking was refreshing, and it had been a while since Marcie enjoyed company she didn't need to manipulate. "Take that back off. Check the fridge and make a list of anything we need hm? I'll go put on some pants and we can get it ourselves.~"
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 24, 2017 9:50:16 GMT -8
O-oh. A small chuckle escaped from Orion as Marceline spoke. Sometimes he forgot she had others to call on for minor things. Perhaps it was that he didn’t manage those kinds of affairs too often. Either that or maybe her other minions were too easy to forget. Heh, whichever. “I suppose that’s true,” he chuckled reaching up and ruffling through a couple locks of his own hair. He stopped, however, as she went on. “Oh~? Sounds lovely,” he answered wandering over to the counter and grabbing a sticky note or whatever small pieces of paper he could find and a pencil. “Let’s see…” The refrigerator door was opened, and several things were written down rather quickly.
It wouldn’t take Orion long. Marceline had quite a few of the general things that were necessary though specific items such as the marscapone and Dutch coca powder were written out very quickly. He’d also be sure to write down things that they might need more of just… in case heh. When that was done, however, he’d wait on Marceline before flashing a smile. “Have a preferred store around here~?” he mused a bit more pleasantly than usual. “I know Caravella has quite a few interesting markets but most of these items should be easy to find.” He chuckled a bit.
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 24, 2017 10:55:04 GMT -8
Marcie headed up the stairs to her room, though given the layout of the penthouse she wasn't even out of sight till she closed the door behind her, pushing open her wardrobe and looking for something to wear. She didn't feel too picky today though, normally she dressed to impress the specific types of people she'd see, or for sheer comfort if she was spending a day home alone...for now though something inbetween was fine. She briefly considered just throwing on a short skirt, but as she recalled they may have to pass through some colder aisles...
"leggings it is."
Coming back down with a ruffled skirt and some black leggings, it wasn't exactly a matching outfit but the grey sweater was a close enough to seem like they matched. As Orion asked his question she picked up a satchel from beside the door. It was something more business, but she hated those tiny pink purses most girls carried. Beyond that she tended to go into the office most days so it was better for her. "Hmmm...would you believe me if I said I havn't shopped for myself since my first year here?~" She gave a sly smile before adding. "Half truth. I have shopped but mostly online delivery..." She stepped beside him playfully hooking out her arm for him to do the same around it. "Lead the way?~"
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Post by Orion Alim-Verdi on Nov 24, 2017 16:01:23 GMT -8
As Marceline spoke, Orion’s brow quirked a bit. Online shopping? For someone with such smooth skills as hers, he would have guessed she’d take every opportunity to twist things for herself, but he supposed that would make things a bit too easy or too repetitive. She liked a challenge didn’t she? Heh. Slipping his arm into Marceline’s, Orion leaned forward very quickly. “Well, we’ll just have to fix that now won’t we?” he mused slyly back. “The market nearest here should be sufficient~” That was down a couple streets and on the left wasn’t it? Yes, something like that, heh. No need to pull a Pokemon or anything.
Down the elevator and out of the penthouse, Orion walked Marceline up the street to the market. As they got there, he’d fish up a cart and start pushing it in and around. “Now then, the most important of both is the base~ I was actually surprised to find that Caravella has some of the best marscapone I’ve ever found…” he chuckled a bit and flashed a smile. “It’s lovely~” Pushing the cart over, he paused to glance through the numerous cheeses before fishing out what he liked. “Everything else~ can be almost anything in the right amounts.”
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Post by Marceline Labele on Nov 25, 2017 5:48:14 GMT -8
A bright smirk on her lips as Orion did indeed take her arm, she made her way out of the hotel with him and followed his lead towards the market place. A weird part of her was amused that Orion instinctively seemed to take the cart, but she wouldn't object either, listening to him talk about food was certainly amusing in it's own way, but she did find it more endearing and thus refused any light bubbling urges to giggle about it.
"Well I'm sure its all fine but I'd rather have something imported from Kalos any day. You want some fine ingrediants you go there~ They have entire berry farms right next to the capital Lumiose. All the ingrediants there are so fresh thanks to it's placement at the center of the region." She paused briefly before chuckling to herself. "Though...I suppose if it's imported it's hardly going to be fresh anymore is it?~"
As they walked through the aisles Marcie would try and pick out some ingrediants she thought might be interesting to try out for any future meals she was planning. She could still cook a good main course afterall, it was more desert she'd fell out of practice with. If Orion didn't make any effort to stop her it could heave easily turned into a full blown shopping trip rather than a quick ingrediant grab like they'd planned. Marcie forgot the simple pleasures of just going around and rooting for what you needed yourself. "Oh Oh I spotted some edible decoration-y bits...though I suppose those are more for children's cupcakes..."
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