𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍

[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

ᅠ I　will...　𝖘𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗ᅠthisᅠdeadlock.

[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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( her mixing became a tad... enthusiastic, clearly delighted at the prospect of watching a movie with family. once the concoction looked more like a dough, she'd put a plastic wrap over it to let it rise. )

now we wait for it, mother.

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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we can.

( it was… adorable. to see chisa so happy and excited… her heart warmed up at the sight of it. )

after you’re done, of course.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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( a visible perk up as crimson hues sparkled. she'd turn to Lucilla with enthusiastic nods, even as she continued mixing the ingredients together. )

can we?

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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that’s fine with me.

( once she gave the bowl to her, she’d observe her daughter in mixing the ingredients. it seemed like she was well taught in this area of baking, even forming a smile. )

would you like to watch a movie?
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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we will mix them together.

( she'd take her own bowl and slowly pour the contents into her mother's bowl of ingredients before Chisa took charge in mixing them together. )

we'll have to wait for at least an hour for the cookie dough to be ready. i hope it's no trouble?

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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as am i.

( a giggle left her lips, before finishing up her part. she’d turn off the mixer, setting it off to the side before taking the bowl and walking toward chisa. )

i’m finished. what’s next?
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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it's no trouble, mother. i am simply happy to spend some quality time with you.

( sincerity was dripping in her voice while she prepared the food coloring for the icing later. )

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( she’d mix, keeping an eye on it while humming to herself. lucilla was quite happy, and felt less lonely, having chisa in her home, and taking her in as her daughter. )

of course, dear.

thank you for doing this with me.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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thank you.

( thorogh mixture of flour and salt. it wasn't that difficult, simply melding them together before she'd gently set it beside the bowl of her mother. )

you can pour this bowl once everything is mixed in yours, mother.

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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understood, dear.

( the same sentiment was shared, as lucilla wished to converse with her as well. taking the mixer, plugging it in, and turning it on to a low setting, she’d set it in the bowl, beginning to mix. )
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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a mixer would be faster. i will take the whisk. we have to combine them into a dough and wait at least an hour.

( a rather sheepish expression after revealing the wait time. she hoped Lucilla wouldn't mind. perhaps they can bond and chat while waiting...? )

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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alright.

( the sleeves were up, and she’d put an appropriate amount of sugar and butter… )

honey, do you want me to use the mixer or a whisk?
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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please mix the sugar and butter first. once they're well mixed, please beat an egg with a few drops of vanilla extract.

( she'd begin pouring flour into a bowl, sprinkling a bit of salt before turning back to Lucilla. )

i'll hand this bowl to you afterwards, mother.

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( she’d gently take those ingredients, then the next set after. all ingredients were set on the counter. )

so, what can i do, dear?
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

| looking up a butter cookie recipe-

[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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right.

( she'd hand over the butter and sugar to her mother, following by handing over the egg and vanilla extract. she'd prepare another bowl for the dry ingredients. )

i'll handle the flour and salt mixture, mother!

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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aw, that’s so sweet…

( lucilla wondered if chisa had carried many stories in honami, and she looked forward to hear such in the future. )

alright. let’s begin making the cookies.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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yes. i helped my capybara friend back in Honami in their baking duties for their cafe.

( a nostalgic fondness washed over her face as she prepared a huge bowl for the ingredients. )

we can leave the icing last until the cookies start baking, mother.

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( lucilla would cup her chin, wondering which option to go for. )

let’s go for the icing. it adds a bit more… flavour and icing is quite perfect for it.

( a glance at her daughter. )

have you ever done this before, chisa?
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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or make different colored icing to put on butter cookies instead?

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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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( bright smile accompanied a faintly flushed face. they both knew it, so she simply offered a grateful and joyful look before she laid out the ingredients. )

how would you like to go about the cookies, mother? should we make the cookies themselves different colors

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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there’s one thing… you already know it, but it means so much to me.

( a soft chuckle, just before following her to the sink and doing exactly what she did, before drying her hands off and placing the apron. )

let’s begin.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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what is there to thank me for?

( soft and fond giggles escaped her lips as she quickly went to wash her hands. once dried, she would grab an apron to tie on her back. )

i am ready.

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( such embarrassment that was held from her professor swiftly turned into a warm, comforted smile, hearing such words from chisa. )

chisa… thank you so much…
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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i see. so you were simply distracted, then.

it won't happen now since you have someone with you, mother.

( Chisa patted her chest proudly, beaming. such a mistake would be hard to do with someone else keeping watch. )

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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… perhaps…

the academy called, and i didn’t know it would be quite a long conversation…

i had forgotten about the cookies…

( she looked away for a bit. )
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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( her eyes gazed deeply into Lucilla's. if there was a timer function, her mother would certainly use it. it couldn’t be a wrong input of temperature, could it? )

please be honest with me... were you perhaps... distracted?

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( she followed her adopted daughter, entering the kitchen as planned, before embarrassment began to crash through her face once the question was posed. )

w—well… a bit too long…
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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( hurrying along to their kitchen... it seemed all the ingredients they needed for the cookies were present. she turned toward Lucilla with a tilt of her head. )

mother, my apologies for the bluntness, but for how long were the cookies baking?

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( a warm smile was drawn across her lips, nodding. )

lead the way, dear.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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( ☺️ )

( a brief embrace around her adoptive mother before she pulled away. )

the kitchen calls.

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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( gently places hands on her shoulder. )

yes, sweetheart. always.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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i suppose i'll get over it this once.

but would that mean we'll be baking cookies together now?

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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my sweet, dear, chisa…

please don’t give me that face… and besides, there’s plenty of cookies to bake! i just wanted to see if i topple last year’s result… and ended up getting the same…
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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we promised we'd make cookies together, though...

mother-daughter baking time... ( 🥺 )

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[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝓵ucilla. @startxrches]

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honey…

i thought you’d be out with lynae… and i didn’t want to disturb you.
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[𝐇𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍 @clippedthreads]

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