sirenspull | [video] after morning sirens

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.

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I'll keep that in mind.

What about Mr. Holmes?

Yeah, he likes it... I think. Probably. [ if they do have chocolate on his home planet. ]

I notice you've got a few takers, anyway. Sounds like you're onto something good here.

Good enough. I guess I'll be sending something his way, too.

[ Yako huffs a faint laugh. ]

It's one of those things everyone did in high school. You're welcome to come too, if you like.

That's very kind of you, thank you.

Maybe I'll pop round and take a look.

It'd be good to see you. [ Especially after half a week of disastrous dating until they figured the safest option was to hunker down and buckle in. ]

[ after that rather frustrating week, chocolate therapy is exactly what john needs. or something. ] Now you've said that, I'll definitely come round. Hate to be the one that disappoints you by being a no-show.

[ typical. ]

Great! You can help Maya keep me from eating all the chocolate. And, er, learn to make a few things, I guess. You already know how to cook, though, don't you?

Yeah! Well... sort of. Nothing too complicated, at least.

Anything you'd consider a specialty?

You've got it.

What do you like cooking best, then?

A fry-up can be pretty satisfying.

A fry-up sounds pretty good right now, actually... [ then again, that's her default reaction to all food. ]

I make a mean one. [ in that most of it is probably burnt to a crisp. but still -- satisfying. ]

Maybe I should get you to cook one for me, one day. [ Though it goes without saying he'll have to make a hell of a lot more than he usually does. ]

I'd be happy to.

Really?!

[ Wow, that was easy. Hope John knows what he just signed up for. ]

I mean... thanks!

[ thinking things through isn't exactly his forte. ]

Just say the word, and I'll... whip something up.

I'll hold you to that!

In the meantime, do you want to drop in this Sunday? I may as well give you and Mr. Holmes your presents early...

I'll be ready.

And sure, Sunday sounds great.

All right. Do you know where Funtom Toys and Sweets is? Drop by the kitchen anytime in the afternoon.

Uhhh yeah, I can find it. See you then.

[video] after morning sirens

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