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[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.

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[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... ]

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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?

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[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... ]

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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

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I'd love to try a chocolate cake! What other flavors do they usually come in?

[beholding_archivist]

Vanilla is another common one. Or combinations of multiple flavors with a base of chocolate, vanilla or even both. It's all up to your imagination.

[ Which is something Jon doesn't possess. ]

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I've never had vanilla, at least I don't think so. Oh, what about peanut butter? [That's a flavor she's come to know quite well!]

[beholding_archivist]

I suppose that's a possible flavor? Might be common in the US...

[ Though he himself isn't much of a fan. ]

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Hm. What flavors do you like, Jon?

[beholding_archivist]

Uh... I... I never thought about it. Don't really have any preferences.

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Then...is there a flovor you absolutely don't care for?

[beholding_archivist]

Well, I will admit that peanut butter hasn't been a flavor I have encountered much before coming here. But you seem to enjoy it, which is entirely fine.

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I've only ever had it here. It's pretty tasty! But we can avoid peanut butter flavor. I think people might be a little tired of it since it always seems to be a main choice here.

[beholding_archivist]

It's your cake, not mine. It should be something you like. Or whoever you plan to make it for.

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That's a good point. Hmm... Definitely not peanut butter, then.

[beholding_archivist]

Maybe chocolate after all?

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[The girl nods thoughtfully.]

Yeah, I think that'd be a good choice.

[beholding_archivist]

Very well. I will send you the recipe. Everything you will need is available at the diner. I can meet you there if you like.

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[She brightens, giving him another nod.]

Yes! I'll be there as soon as I can. Thank you, Jon!

Wrap this one and hand wave the bakening?

[beholding_archivist]

You’re welcome. I will see you there.