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Who: Shinpachi & Vietnam
When: November 16th
Where: Outside of the car garage shop
What: Shinpachi gets a lunch delivery...
Rating/Warning: Should be nothing!
[ At least he was getting a little more used to his job. At first it had been a complete disaster, but now it was.. well, slightly less of a disaster? It's what happens when you expect a guy who doesn't get modern technology at all to try and repair cars, there was just a lot of failure going on before.
But by today things are at least a little better. If anything, Shinpachi will return to 1860s Japan with a surprising knowledge about cars and their inner workings.. maybe he can just invent the car way early or something at this point. Not that some stuff doesn't still go wrong or get dirty - even now, there's a huge smear of oil across the bridge of his nose that he doesn't seem to notice, his hair a little roughed up, and he's decided in true Shinpachi fashion - yes, even in the middle of November - to not zip up his overall for the most part, leaving most of his chest uncovered and bathing in sweat. He's just about ready to go on a photoshoot for one of those calendars with weird jobs in sexy poses, honestly.
Except that's not what he's doing right now. Since it's about time for lunch, he's moved out of the shop, standing outside and leaning his back against the wall with a sigh. Even a guy like him gets tired sometimes, okay! Especially concerning stuff like this.
His stomach is definitely grumbling though, maybe he should get moving.. after resting for just another moment. Yeah. Sounds good.
(He's never going to get anywhere before his break is over.)
When: November 16th
Where: Outside of the car garage shop
What: Shinpachi gets a lunch delivery...
Rating/Warning: Should be nothing!
[ At least he was getting a little more used to his job. At first it had been a complete disaster, but now it was.. well, slightly less of a disaster? It's what happens when you expect a guy who doesn't get modern technology at all to try and repair cars, there was just a lot of failure going on before.
But by today things are at least a little better. If anything, Shinpachi will return to 1860s Japan with a surprising knowledge about cars and their inner workings.. maybe he can just invent the car way early or something at this point. Not that some stuff doesn't still go wrong or get dirty - even now, there's a huge smear of oil across the bridge of his nose that he doesn't seem to notice, his hair a little roughed up, and he's decided in true Shinpachi fashion - yes, even in the middle of November - to not zip up his overall for the most part, leaving most of his chest uncovered and bathing in sweat. He's just about ready to go on a photoshoot for one of those calendars with weird jobs in sexy poses, honestly.
Except that's not what he's doing right now. Since it's about time for lunch, he's moved out of the shop, standing outside and leaning his back against the wall with a sigh. Even a guy like him gets tired sometimes, okay! Especially concerning stuff like this.
His stomach is definitely grumbling though, maybe he should get moving.. after resting for just another moment. Yeah. Sounds good.
(He's never going to get anywhere before his break is over.)
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[ He lets out a surprised noise, blinking a little as he turns his head to see who's making his way over. The voice seems a little familiar already, but recognition fully clicks into place when he sees the woman - right, the one he'd spoken with before, the bird one, right?
To his credit, he's already smiling before he even spots the lunch - he hasn't yet - and waves at her from where he's standing, like he suddenly just regained all his energy in one fell swoop. ]
Oh, hey..! I didn't expect to see you 'round here!
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Ah, perhaps I should've contacted you first. You said to come see you at your workplace, so I did.
[It was a good reason to catch up. After all, he was one of the most welcoming people she met. Kind of like a hero?]
Is it a bad time? I could just give you what I brought and come back another day. [She lifts up her bag before she looks around, trying to see if he's busy, or if he's on his break. She even tried wrapping it up like one would in Japan, though really, it's not as beautiful a Kaoru would do (since it's a very casual offering).]
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Does this look like a bad time? 'course it isn't, I was just takin' a break! [ And Shinpachi's a people person in every sense of the words, so he's actually quite glad to see her.
Especially since it's these small normal things that make stuff in this place a little better - inbetween all the weirdass stuff, anyway. ]
So, what did you bring?
[ Not like he recognizes it.. he's not a modern Japanese guy, okay!! Or he would have been drooling all over the place already.. ]
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Oh a break! That's even better, actually. Well, only if you didn't... [Eat, but she can't tell him that yet, it's better to just show him.
She lifts up the bag and starts to unwrap it to reveal a box. The lid itself is clear, so he would be able to see her ridiculously well organised meal. And that was just the savoury tier, she hasn't even shown him the dessert one yet.]
I made you lunch! To thank you for your kind hospitality.
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Oh god. This is better than anything he could have expected. To be honest, Shinpachi would already have been pretty content overall with just getting some good company during his lunch break, but to get this.. this is probably a better lunch than he has seen in literal years.
His eyes are lighting up at the sight of it, and his jaw drops open to a point where one might start wondering if he'll just start drooling on the spot. And they wouldn't be too far off. ]
A-- all of this is for me?! Really?! [ But it looks so good.. he's so touched. In his own way.
A man's love truly goes through his stomach, apparently.. ]
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If a man's stomach can appreciate this, why would a budding chef (BUDDING LOL) refuse?]
Yes! If it is not for you, these...o-onigiri [It's been a while since she said it shh.] would not look like you. This is a popular practice in Japan, or so I have observed.
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[ He still sounds like he's totally stunned because of all this amazement. It truly is a custom lunch just for him.. made by a woman, which means it's got to be better than anything the other Shinsengumi captains could make (bless Chizuru though for actually bringing good food into their lives).
Shinpachi is already starting to look around, spotting a bench on the other side of the road, and then he looks bad to Vietnam with a big grin. ]
C'mon, let's sit down there together..! Ahh, I can't wait to eat all this, my stomach is crying out for it already! [ Completely mesmerized by the food.. ]
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[That being food that looks like him? Fortunately for her, that didn't take too long because thanks to certain signature features, she was able to recreate those rather easily (THANK YOU HEADBAND). Her techniques and apparently creativity is here for him, if he had been suffering for so long. Really, she will start to wonder...
But nevermind that, first he needs to eat! She nods firmly before she heads off towards the bench with him.]
Alright! That is a lovely spot. [One is outside, enjoying this fresh(?) air.] I really hope that it is to your taste! [After how he just stared at the presentation, now she fears that it's raised the bar a bit too high.]
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But they're sitting here together!! Out in the fresh(???) air!! What could possibly ruin such a moment, really, and Shinpachi's already grabbing the chopsticks and putting the bento on his lap and everything, the image of a man ready to dig in. ]
Thanks for the food! [ At least he has manners. Somewhat. He's at least nice enough to show gratitude since this is a Big Deal to him?! Food is too important.. ] I'm gonna dig in!
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Sitting all comfortably in this open fresh(?!?!??!) air! Everyone should be feeling so refreshed just walking past them, honestly. Or super hungry, with the aroma of food wafting everywhere now.
Vietnam nods, almost eagerly, as he is about to start. In fact, she might be clenching her fists in anticipation. MOMENT OF TRUTH.]
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He chews for a moment or two, truly The Moments Of Truth..
But then once he swallows that bite, he looks enthusiastic. Not that Shinpachi doesn't usually look that way, but still, it's a good sign! ]
Ahh, this is so good..! This is way better than any lunch I've ever had in this place before.. it's really is different when it's something homemade, huh?!
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Could she even breathe? Actually yes, it was just intense staring that she's trying to disguise as not quite so intense.
He's not gagging at the very least, nor does he look bored.]
Ah, thank goodness. [AWESOME, one for nationkind and their abilities to cook (except England, you're on your own).] I am happy that you think it is better than some of the food here! Do you not often have homemade meals?
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[ LISTEN.. he's just being honest, okay. Some of them like Saitou are decent, but the majority he wouldn't trust anywhere near a cooking pot if he'd want to live at least a few days more. ]
Chizuru-chan's a great cook though, so when she's around to do the cooking, then I'm sure enjoying some homemade stuff alright. But it'd be a little unfair to ask one girl to make lunch each day for so many men, huh.. so I've just been tryin' to get by.
[ You know, mostly buying snacks from nearby stores..
.. he smiles at her though. ]
Nothing this good though!
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I am sure Chizuru appreciates that you enjoy her cooking nonetheless. If you even get sick of whatever you are making do with, you can ask me. I can try to make something, since you enjoy what I make.
[SERIOUSLY, she's so flattered...] I can also teach you a few simple things that can help. All you need is a blender. [Seriously just blend fruits together for your muscles too, dude.]
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But for now he's totally distracted by the talk of this magic.. blender thing. Blender? What, it.. blends stuff..? ]
Where can I get one of those? [ HE IMMEDIATELY SOUNDS SO INTERESTED.. Shinpachi, calm down. Even if food may be serious business. ]
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Though Shinpachi will still get the most food :)
He's actually right on the ball with the blender though.]
I'm sure the department stores or the home equipment shops should have some. I could take you to find one if need be.
[At least he's enthusiastic! Actually she could probably show him a lot more there too. Great things for the Lazy Budding Chef.]
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He even likes the sound of this blender plan?! More power to her if she can find him a way to get food by himself even when there's no people with the proper skills around to make it.. ]
I guess I shouldn't really wander off too far right now..
[ Mostly since he's A) still chomping on the bento and B) on lunch break and not off the job yet. ]
But if you can describe what it's like to me, I'm sure I can find it at one of those places. I'm a pretty intelligent guy, y'know! [ Says the guy sitting there who probably currently has rice smeared on his cheeks from eating too fast.
Just ignore that part. ]
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But seriously, as long as he doesn't put anything weird in the blender, he'll be OKAY.]
Ah true, you are still in the middle of work!
[She's not as food focused as he is to think only about his bento. Shhh.] But if you think you can managed! It's hard to describe, since they come in many forms, but the basic core of it is that it is a containment with blades in them to chop everything into little bits in order to blend. If I find a picture, I will send it to you.
[It's okay, she won't question his manliness and intelligence by rice on his face. And she might mention that later. But no really, he has so much mundane luck she trusts he'll magically succeed, since who in the right mind gets the highest score in Flappy Bird by not paying attention?!]
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You sure are setting high expectations there for the gumis, Vietnam.. they're totally going to blend stuff that should never be blended, I can feel it in my bones... ]
Something with blades in it? [ He looks a little puzzled. Especially since blades comes down to FULL ASS SWORDS for him, so he can't imagine something having that.. inside of it... modern technology. ]
What, there's just a whole sword shoved in there? You can make food with that?
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With fish?!
It's going to bubble disgustingly isn't it.]
A whole sword? [WHY IS THERE...OHHHHHHH. Actually this makes sense now because he is outdated and very samurai.]
Oh no, little blades! Not sword length, about this small, usually. [And she sizes the length of the blender blades with her fingers.]
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Hah..
[ He gets it, nodding a little. Although it just births another terrible idea in his mind while he slowly shoves more food into his mouth with his chopsticks. ]
So technically I could do it with my sword too? Then again, wouldn't really wanna waste it on that. [ SWORD > FOOD.... even for Shinpachi... ]
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Mmm...?
[She was so close to just nodding and agreeing with him, because technically he's not even wrong. Just that it probably wouldn't even be hygienic even, so it is a good thing he loves his sword more than his food?!]
W-well, you could, but yes you're right. It is better to just use kitchen knives.
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So.. did you do this back home a lot? Making lunches for people, I mean. [ Or is he just that ~special~. ]
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TO BE HONEST he is included in "Special". Of many meanings, since she's still mesmerised by his high score...]
Ah, not as often as I would like. I do make for my siblings, and they would do the same. I didn't have many friends to make lunch for. [And with work colleagues, they just usually went out. Or if someone was visiting her house/she had to bring something for visiting another house.]
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Oh well. It just means there's more for him to stuff his mouth full of. ]
Then I guess I'm a special recipient of this lunch! [ He grins at her - even if there's still rice sticking to the corners of his mouth like an oversized kid.. ] I'll never forget it..!