revivalproject | Back to the Diner

WHO: Radley and everyone
WHERE: Temba
WHAT: Getting food supplies, making food
WHEN: Right after getting back up
WARNINGS: None

1. Diner

Radley is so relieved to be back on the surface and relieved that the city is relatively safe. He immediately goes to the diner to inspect things there and bring back the utensils he had taken. He starts making a list of everything he wants to get back in stock as quickly as possible. After he gets what he wants, he'll probably be there way into the night, so happy to be back where he feels he belongs while he's here.

2. Replicator

Radley has to come here for some of what he wants. He decides to start small and prays that the replicator is working properly even after the eruption.

"Hopefully I won't get peanut butter everything," he mutters to himself and anyone in hearing range.

3. Greenhouse

Radley comes here to gather plants. He stays alert, examining everything and looking to see if anyone else is here too. He's relieved to see everything's been watered. He's sure Tommy will be happy too.

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Link hums softly.

"Pie," he says. "Simmered vegetables. Something sweet, maybe."

"Sounds great," Radley says. "We can use some good treats."

"And not stew," Link adds.

Because really, that was the important part.

He probably wasn't going to making any more stew for a long, long time.

Radley chuckles. "Yeah. I love stew, but I'm kinda burned out on it myself by now."

"...Yeah," Link says softly.

He was glad that they survived. That everyone was safe. But the time spent underground...he doesn't think anybody really enjoyed that.

Link, as he so often does, falls silent. And then places his gathered ingredients on the kitchen bench, and starts pulling together everything he needs to cook.

Radley sure hadn't enjoyed it.

He finds the silence comfortable and enjoys having someone around while he works. He looks forward to what Link will make.

Pie first, Link decides.

Diligently, Link works at prepping all the ingredients. Rolling out the pie crust. Adding in the fillings, and getting everything ready for the oven.

And as it turns out, it's not completely silent - because Link hums cheerfully to himself the entire time. But then the pie is ready, and put into the oven - and he has to pause. What is he going to make next?

He looks at Radley.

"You want sweets?" he says.

Radley definitely watches the pie-making from time to time. It looks so good. And he doesn't mind the humming.

"Sure," he says.

Link nods. So something sweet, with what he has available.

A cake would be difficult; he doesn't yet have everything he'd need for one of those. Same with a tart, or a crepe. But maybe...honeyed fruits?

There's another flurry of activity. He assembles together a range of fruits and berries, mixing them in a bowl. Over all of this he drizzles a generous helping of honey - or at least, the closest thing they have to honey.

It is, on the whole, a lot quicker to make than the pie. But when it's done, he presents it proudly to Radley.

"This looks great," Radley praises. He tries some. "And it is! Thanks." He smiles.

Link beams. And then has some himself as well - because of course he's not going to miss out either.

Now, though, he just has to wait for the pie to cook. So when they finish eating, he looks at the kitchen, and at Radley. What is he doing? Is there a way Link can help, with whatever it is?

Radley follows Link's gaze. "I'm sorting what I have and what I'll need to get," he explains.

"Can I help?" Link asks. Surely, he could sort a few things too...

"Sure," Radley smiles. "That'd be nice."

Link nods, already focusing on the quest at hand.

Which, at the moment, involves watching Radley closely - and then following along behind him. The moment Radley picks something to start sorting - ingredients, utensils, spices - Link will immediately start running around, trying to grab all of that thing for him.

Radley is amused, but appreciative. Link reminds him of Scotch with his energy and eagerness to help. Soon he has several neat piles of things.

"Thanks," he says. "That went a lot faster than I was thinking it would go."

Link nods. His facial expression is, as usual, neutral and difficult to read - but there's a cheerful air about him, just the same.

It's always nice, to be able to help. And to finish a quest.

And it's at this point that the oven goes ping!. His pie's done!

He moves to take it out, setting it on the countertop to cool.

"It smells delicious," Radley says appreciatively.

Taking a knife, Link cuts out two slices. Places them both on a little plate, and then holds one out towards Radley.

Does he want a piece?

"Thanks," Radley smiles, and starts to eat. "You're really good at this."

He is good at this!

"I like food," he says. Which means, of course, that it only made sense to put in the effort to learn how to make food, and make it well. Fortunately, these days Link was a far cry from some of his earlier, dubious experiments.

Radley chuckles. "You and me both. You must be a big hit back home."

Link hums softly. Oddly enough, cooking wasn't something Link was actually all that well known for, back home.

"Usually just cooked for me," he admits. Most of the time, he wasn't around other people to cook for.

"You're definitely good enough to do it for others too," Radley says. "We appreciate it here."

Link nods, and doesn't say anything in response. But there's a pleased air about him, all the same.

Link likes doing things for others. Sure, usually it's not by cooking. But it's still helping, all the same.

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