[video] after morning sirens

[topslug]

It's been more than a year since I got here. To be honest, I completely forgot the date. It's not really the kind of thing that you remember, when you have other things on your mind-- like why you keep waking up on the same day. [ Sheepish smile. ]

I've met a lot of people this past year, and I've seen a lot of things. I could disappear from the Port any time-- maybe years from now, maybe tomorrow-- but I hope I get to remember everything, even if I do. Until that happens, I'll just have to keep moving forward. There's still a lot for me to learn.

[ Judging by the way Yako pauses, that seems to be all she has to say about that. A lot has changed, and though she isn't normally one to mark anniversaries, enough has happened in the past few days that she thinks it deserves noting. Instead of her office, she's making the post from her kitchen-- she hasn't left home just yet.

Absently, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear, moving it out of her face. ]

I've seen a couple of people post about Valentine's Day, and I know not everybody celebrates it, but... if anyone wants me to, I could show them how to make chocolate and bake some things. It won't be anything fancy, but a gift's always different if it's hand-made, right? I was just thinking of doing it at my house, but it might be easier if we could find a bigger kitchen to work in.

One more thing: if anyone's looking for a place to stay, we've got a couple of rooms we're looking to rent out. Contact me on my NV if you're interested.

Comments

[paysdelamour]

That is precisely when I am working. And on Valentine's Day proper - very big day for business, and the like.

I do not make chocolates for a living. Chocolate is always a wonderful distraction.

[topslug]

That's really too bad. I know you know your way around a kitchen better than I do, so I'd probably learn more if you dropped by yourself...

[paysdelamour]

[He gives a soft chuckle.] Merci. I do wish I could come, ma belle. It would be fun.

[topslug]

I think so too. You're probably going to have your hands full, though.

[paysdelamour]

Ah, oui... much as I am unhappy to admit. I thought for sure I would have a date, this year! At least for the evening. Mais, it seems that will not be the case.

[topslug]

[ She can't help but laugh at that. It just seems so... unlikely. ]

I don't think it's too late to find a date.

[paysdelamour]

Hélas, even if I had a a date, I would not be able to go! I am working on Valentine's, as I said before. And it would hardly be a date if my companion were to dine alone while I was stuck in the kitchen!

[topslug]

I can think of worse dates than being surrounded by cooking food, actually. The problem would be sneaking them past security. [ She's grinning, though. ]

It's smarter to go out after Valentine's Day is over, anyway. Less chance of crazy things happening. Did you see Benjamin's post?

[paysdelamour]

[He lets out a laugh.] Ah, well, perhaps after Valentine's Day, I could take you on a "date". Perhaps my apartment? Then I can cook for you without security breathing down my neck.

Oui, I had.

[topslug]

[ Oh so many people offering to cook for her this month, so little time to eat everything... ]

I'd love that, honestly. [ Though there's a touch of mischief there; they both know her priorities are likely to lie on the digestive side of things. ] I'm pretty sure my schedule's more flexible than yours, so just let me know when's a good time.

[paysdelamour]

[But how many of them have perfected their cooking over 500-plus years?]

Mm, Monday nights may work best... and if this does not work, perhaps lunch? [s-sob France why do you work fifty hours a week, whyyyy]