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[fatedsacrifice]

[The video comes on and Noctis isn't looking at the camera. But he's standing and a loud thud is heard as it sounds as if something heavy just dropped. So the king sighs with a shake of the head.]

Damn it. Anyone have any idea how to secure stuff on the walls? This one thing I keep thinking is secured keeps falling down.

[Right after he says that something else is heard, presumably falling down too.]

Yup, could definitely use some advice here.

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[crystalmaster]

Radley was planning on cheese, potatoes, and other such goodies. "I'll bring some stuff that can be used in a lot of ways."

((OOC: Do you want to continue the thread the next day with Radley coming or end it?))

[fatedsacrifice]

"Sounds great. I'll see you soon."

((ooc: It's up to you? We can thread it for October AC if you want?))

[crystalmaster]

((OOC: Sure!))

Radley hung up and started to plan what to bring. By the next day he had it figured out and headed out to find the right place.

[fatedsacrifice]

Noctis had cleaned the place as much as he could and got everything ready. Company was rare but he didn't want to have a dirty lair. But he managed to get it altogether for Radley to come over.

And once the day came, he went downstairs to greet the guy and waited at the front of the building.

[crystalmaster]

"Hey!" Radley smiled as he went over. "I brought some cheese and potatoes and other goodies."

[fatedsacrifice]

Noct smiled when he saw Radley come closer. "Cheese and potatoes? That sounds pretty good."

Even if potatoes were vegetables, the way Iggy made them always turned out good. And of course potatoes could turn into fries, which he was down with.

[crystalmaster]

"It sure is," Radley grinned. "I'm thinking of a casserole, mashed potatoes, and potato salad."

[fatedsacrifice]

Noctis couldn't help but smile. "A casserole..wow I haven't had one of those in years. But come on up, we'll get started."

[crystalmaster]

"Great." Radley followed him in and to the kitchen. He started taking out the ingredients, discussing how to prepare each thing and get the casserole ready.

[fatedsacrifice]

The king stood back and just watched in fascination. This guy had everything down just like Iggy did.

"How long have you been cooking?"

[crystalmaster]

"My family taught me when I was a kid," Radley said. "I've been doing it ever since."

He started cooking the potatoes.

[fatedsacrifice]

"Oh." Noct replied, trying to make sure everything was ready. Blue eyes noticed the temperature on the stove and he was making mental notes of everything. There was no way he would've been allowed in the kitchens as a kid, it just wouldn't have happened. Royal kids didn't cook, others did that for him.

And that gave him a pang of regret since he was such a priss ass sometimes about helping Iggy with cooking duty at camp.

"Lucky you." Noct of course meant that.

[crystalmaster]

"Yeah, it really has been a big help to me in my life," Radley smiled.

When the potatoes were done, he assembled everything for the casserole and then put it in the oven.

[fatedsacrifice]

He nodded. "You ever thought about offering classes? I mean, I'm sure not everyone here knows how to cook."

And that's when Noct stood back and let the chef do his work once the casserole went into the oven.

[crystalmaster]

"That's a great idea," Radley smiled. "I'd like to really be able to be useful."

[fatedsacrifice]

"Couldn't hurt and it would pass the time." Noctis shrugged even if he was pleased that Radley seemed receptive to his suggestion.

On some things the other might have to get creative but the king still thought classes were a great idea. And he himself would sign up.

[crystalmaster]

Radley was used to improvising with meals. He definitely appreciated this thought. "I'll start making some plans for it!" he declared. He could have classes devoted to specific kinds of foods and ingredients.

When the casserole was done, he took it out. "Dig in," he said grandly.

[fatedsacrifice]

Noctis just kind of stared in fascination as Radley declared that he would make plans for it. "If you need anything, I can hunt or fish for it."

He was just so used to being counted on to help back home that he really wanted to help out here.

But when the casserole came out, Noctis started getting the table ready with forks and plates and knives and all that. So when it was put down, he nodded and smiled at Radley. "That's some culinary wizardry right there."

[crystalmaster]

"Great! Thanks a lot!" Radley grinned.

He smiled, pleased. "Maybe you'd better wait until you try it," he said playfully, although he was quite sure it would taste good.

[fatedsacrifice]

"Right, let's get to eating it." Noctis replied with enthusiasm in his voice. But he handed Radley a spoon. "Uh..you should probably get it all dished up."

That was just because he was learning and with the master chef here, he should get first dibs at getting portions out. It was fair in his mind anyway and he sat down.

[crystalmaster]

"Okay then." Radley tried to give them equal portions and then sat down. He was pretty pleased with how it had come out.

[fatedsacrifice]

"Oh ya here it comes." Noctis replied when his dish was set down before him. "Smells great too."

It amused him that his enthusiasm for food hadn't waned even after death and he picked up his fork. Picking up a bite, the king popped it into his mouth and smiled.

After swallowing his bite he nodded, very pleased.

"This is really great."

[crystalmaster]

"Thanks!" Radley smiled. "This really did turn out good."

He ate happily.

[fatedsacrifice]

"It really did." Noct replied, eating another forkful of the stuff. Man this was good. "Can I write this stuff down after dinner? For the measurements and all that?"

Food first, everything else could wait.

[crystalmaster]

"Sure!" Radley said. "I planned on giving you the recipe."