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[small_compromise]

[The young clone looks a little hesitant once she's connected to the network but she seems to make up her mind about following through.]

This...isn't urgent or anything, and doesn't really relate to anything at all, but it seems the fastest way to find an answer for this sort of thing.

Does anyone know how to make a cake? I've only heard things about it, and the only one I've had here are the hearth cakes Lerith made for the Great Full feast. Peter told me it involves eggs and sugar...and cake mix? But I don't suppose we have cake mix here.

Um. Sorry for taking your time!

[She smiles sheepishly and taps the thing off.]

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[beholding_archivist]

Most cake mixes are just overpriced flour, to tell you the truth.

I never baked a cake myself, but I… Well. I am quite confident I can write you a basic recipe.

[small_compromise]

[Omega smiles as she makes her response. She does look just a little confused though.]

People use flowers to make cake?

We can try baking one together, maybe?

[beholding_archivist]

Flour, not flowers. It's is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds. Flours are used to make many different foods. Cereal flour, particularly wheat flour, is the main ingredient of bread, which is a staple food for many cultures on Earth.

[ Jon shrugs. ]

We have been producing flour here for some time already. That part won't be a problem. Baking powder... Well. That's also rather easy to mix together.

[ Considering all the chemicals he keeps readily around these days... ]

[small_compromise]

Ohh...

I see! [Kind of. She's had bread, anyway!]

Baking powder? Does it heat things up?

[beholding_archivist]

Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. Without it you are more likely to end up with a flatbread.

Did you have a specific type of cake in mind, Omega?

[small_compromise]

[How interesting!]

Ah... Well, the only cake I've heard of is a birthday one? I didn't realize there were different kinds.

[beholding_archivist]

Birthday cake? Well. There's no set recipe for those, I'm afraid. They very much depend on what the person who is having their birthday likes as everyone has different tastes for cake. Some like chocolate cake, others prefer a fruity taste. And there are variations with consistences as well, ranging from dry to creamy.

[ Now it's getting complicated... ]

[small_compromise]

I'm not really sure on flavors... I think the hearth cake Lerith made had fruit? And... I like the taste of peanut butter, and I've gotten to taste melted cheese on bread! Oh wait- chocolate... do you mean like the hot drink? You can make that into a cake?

[beholding_archivist]

Of course. Chocolate cake is one of the most popular cake flavors

[crystalmaster]

[Radley smiles.]

I can bake cake without resorting to a mix. If you come to the diner, I can either make it for you or show you how to make it.

[small_compromise]

Really? I can be over any time if you're not busy.

[crystalmaster]

Sure! Come on over.

[He'll start getting the ingredients together.]

[small_compromise]

[The girl smiles brightly, nodding.]

I'll start heading there right now! I'm coming from by the lakeside, so it might take a little.

[Longer than usual because of the snow, really.]

[crystalmaster]

Okay. Be careful!

[Who knows what other monsters might be about, after that aquakat experience....]

[small_compromise]

Don't worry, I will!

[Echo wouldn't let her go off on her own if she didn't think to be careful!

Omega gets her coat and hat on, things from the Eorzea excursion that she's come to appreciate especially with the cold weather. Scarf and gloves go on next, things she'd gotten from Lark last winter and still plenty used. Lastly she slings on her bag and her energy bow before setting off from the outpost.]

[crystalmaster]

[Radley got most things out aside from the milk and eggs and waited.]

[small_compromise]

[Jogging makes things a little faster, but it's still slow going with the snow. But eventually Omega makes it to the main roads, a little less deep to have to wander through.

She stamps her feet outside of the diner before pushing the door open to step inside.]

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[ziedrich_bearer]

[Damn, but he wished he could help with this.]

Have you tried asking the replicator thing?

[small_compromise]

No. Would it work? I've never tried asking for food from it.

[ziedrich_bearer]

It does do food. I get ramen from it.

[small_compromise]

Wow! Where does it all come from anyway?

[ziedrich_bearer]

Don't know. This isn't the sort of tech I understand.

[small_compromise]

Oh.

[ziedrich_bearer]

Would you like me to try and replicate a cake?

[small_compromise]

Please? I'd like to see what version of cake you know tastes like.