@EEvannotEYEvan You almost had it!
[Ha gently pats Ivan's hands, taking the dumpling from him to fix it.]
More gentle. Like you are pinching a baby's cheeks...or petting a puppy, yes?
You would be gentle with these things, right?
@EEvannotEYEvan ...I have in the past, but I've never had someone feel the same for me.
That's the way life goes, I assume...
Heartbreak at least helps me feel human.
@EEvannotEYEvan [Yao nods, waving him over.]
Very easy. Take the filling from the bowl and place it in the dough, then pinch it closed.
[He shows him the steps, then reached over to guide his hands to do the same.]
Not too much or the dough will break...be very gentle, too.
@EEvannotEYEvan Well yes, that does count as love.
[He freezes when he sees the short smile. How rare it was!]
I... don't know how I would teach you about romance. The key is to have romantic feelings for someone, I think.
@EEvannotEYEvan Pelmeni... interesting. I'm excited to try it when you make it!
And...I didn't mean it literally, you fool! I mean cooking with love. When you enjoy cooking, your love for it shows through the taste, yes?