OTA: Second World Series Game

[awondrousplace]

I know we all have bigger and better things on our minds at the moment, but one question for everyone.

How long do portals usually stay open? I realized that I have kept one open for about three hours while I was a bit caught up in a book.

It... does not seem to be of much importance, but it was certainly curious.

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[leftbehindagain]

"Well, it's a place to start. Thank you, okaa-san."

Hopefully, hopefully it's not completely broken. He thinks he at least got through to her about how crucial it was that she was their Satonaka, but... well, given her current meltdown, who knows if that stuck.

[awondrousplace]

"Always, dear. Whatever you need, you can come to me no matter what. I know you hardly need taking care of, you are a responsible young man, but I will have your back no matter what."

She smiles a bit. "Would you care to share dinner tonight? I found a book on Japanese cuisine a few Liminals back, and I was going to attempt something you might be familiar with."

[leftbehindagain]

Really, he appreciates Helena's support more than he can say, especially at times like this. Even if Kanji were currently available, he's not sure Kanji could have helped him to a good starting point (on the other hand, hopefully he'll be able to calm Satonaka down some).

"I'd love to. What were you going to make?"

[awondrousplace]

"I believe the book called it Ramen noodle soup." Her pronunciation is atrocious, but it gets the idea across.

"There are a couple ingredients that I am uncertain of, but the book did offer some substitutions."

[leftbehindagain]

"Ramen sounds really good, actually. If you need help with the ingredients I can at least describe things, even if I can't make them."

He really needs to get to work on that line of skills. It'd make things a lot easier.

[awondrousplace]

She thinks for a moment. "I think I can come up with something, darling. Would you mind going to the china cabinet in the dining room and setting the table?"

At her core, Helena is a mother, giving her son chores to do.

[leftbehindagain]

"I guess I can do that."

He wouldn't be properly fulfilling his filial duties if he didn't give her a hard time.

[awondrousplace]

"You had better." There's a smirk on her face as she disappears toward the kitchen. "A few chores are good for you. Especially in a place where we can just forget the mess."

[leftbehindagain]

"Hey, I clean up after myself!"

But he does set the table regardless. Helena's making dinner; it's the least he can do.

[awondrousplace]

"I know, darling."

Helena's bright laugh can be heard from the kitchen. It isn't too long before she comes out with a couple steaming bowls of ramen that smell quite good.

"Here we go. I hope that this lives up to your expectations."

[leftbehindagain]

"It definitely smells like you got it right." As for the taste, well, they'll see once he digs in.

[awondrousplace]

"Excellent." She grins, and nods to him.

"Eat up, darling. I'll make some ice cream for us for dessert."

[leftbehindagain]

"That sounds great."

The ramen is quite good, and he says so (after swallowing, of course).