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[claritatis]

Name: Ignis Scientia
Date: 8th May
Format: Video

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I have a need for a few volunteers. Though you won't need to be physically present.

[Ignis had given some consideration to leaving the house he'd previously occupied with (fluctuating levels of) companions, but has ultimately decided that the twelve feet of snake-tail he's now pulling along is far better suited to a larger home. Thus, he's speaking from the kitchen of a house some might recognise as having been the home of Prompto, or Steak and Red Wine, or even Caren Ortensia.

And he's planning to make good use of it.]

This world offers a good number of culinary challenges, and opportunities. If you have a moment, I'd like to hear about something that you're missing from your home - sweet, savoury, anything that comes to mind - and I'll need it described in as much detail as you can manage.

[He pauses for a moment, considering his next words.]

If I can, I'll do my best to replicate it for you. As closely as possible.

Comments

[claritatis]

I'll give it some consideration.

Did you have any favourite ingredients? Something particular?

[claritatis]

Ah!

[Now this sounds like a simple request, if she's happy enough for him to take a stab at it...]

With your blessing, then, I will endeavour not to disappoint.

[claritatis]

Reasonably skilled, yes. If you're willing to make the guess, I can try to fill in the blanks.

[claritatis]

With some of the answers I've had already, I don't think you can shock me.

[Unless it's something really horrific... But he doesn't think anyone is just going to advertise that publicly.]

[bloodwit]

Very well. It's a triangular pastry, containing jelly in the center. I imagine any type of jelly, about a tablespoon of it, would do. Persimmon and dragon fruit are common flavors to use.

The crust would have flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk, egg... I would guess that they're baked for about twenty, thirty minutes or so, at 190°C.

[ looks like he wasn't kidding about needing to refine his guesses, woops. ]

[electrod]

yeeeeeah— ingredients. you probably know different ingredients than I do, we could as well speak different languages. but then, I ain't asking for a crispy chocobo nugget, or something equally niche.

aefenglom sits at sea, which means sea food's aplenty!! fish, shrimp, and other crawly-floating things might have different names here, but their taste is equally good. that's my favourite.

[worldcleansing]

You said a lot of your friends had left. It sounds like it might bring a piece of home with you, too.

I won't refuse a meal. Do you know much about Japan?

[sonnestark]

I would gladly taste test whatever you came up with!

[Even if it ends up not being exactly like what she remembers, she's a fan of food in general, and will gladly take the time to sample the results of his efforts.]

Are you a chef by trade, or is this just for fun?

[lightblooming]

Well... Back at home, I'd back things like cakes for my friends. But, they tasted more special then because it was for them.

[claritatis]

I think that should be more than enough to make a start with. I have an idea.

What should I call you? My name is Ignis.

[claritatis]

I might have trouble finding chocobo here, I don't believe they're native.

But seafood is simple enough. I'm sure I can whip something up for you in no time.

[claritatis]

Nothing, I'm afraid. It isn't a country that exists on Eos.

[Though he's always open to learning about new things, so he picks up a pen regardless.]

But go ahead.

[claritatis]

[Ignis doesn't think he's going to be short of people wanting to taste-test. It's... gratifying in a way, and he's sure he's going to enjoy this little venture.]

For fun, I'd say. I think we could all use a little something to lift our spirits. If that something happens to be food, I'm in an excellent position to provide it.

[worldcleansing]

We're a country founded on an island so there's always a lot of seafood. Fish and rice are two staples in our diets. I don't know your normal meals for comparison, but we definitely eat less bread than they do here. Most of our homes don't even have an oven.

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[sparkofgoodness]

Know what a devil's food cake is?

[bloodwit]

[ pleased!! ]

Glad to hear.

Lord Viren. Though considering titles, apparently, have little to no meaning here, then just 'Viren' is fine. A pleasure, Ignis.

[electrod]

wait

are you saying you know what a chocobo is?

[claritatis]

Large flightless birds, typically yellow, often used as mounts or fighting companions?

Yes, I know what they are.

[electrod]

yep, that's the ultimate BiRd. some people think they're cute and put their likeness as ads or toys

so hey where are you from?

[sonnestark]

Food does have a way of doing that, doesn't it?

[It's universal, it seems.]

It can lift spirits, soothe tempers, alleviate homesickness...

[claritatis]

Not by that name, but perhaps by another. Describe it to me?

[claritatis]

That's interesting. I imagine such an environment would affect the native cuisine very heavily.

[Ignis' own experience is very varied, if only because he's been able to travel.]

You might find Altissian food to your liking. It's a city where I come from, completely surrounded by water.

[claritatis]

Ah...

[Yes, that's something that really can't be replicated.]

I understand completely. That is a very specific feeling.

[worldcleansing]

Hm, it does. We're very dense. We do have farmlands and we do grow crops, but it's not the same kind of availability as bigger countries offer.

Do you know a lot of Altissian dishes?

[claritatis]

As you wish then, Viren, and the pleasure is all mine.

You're welcome to observe while I work on it, or I can let you know when I think I have something close to what you're looking for.