[ 01 | Video & Action]

[jellyfishbrain]

[Gourry is smiling cheerfully as he looks into the camera, seated somewhere with his laptop level in front of him. He waves energetically; the video option has always suited him much better than writing things out, once he figured out how to work it. He doesn't have to worry about spelling things this way!

He rubs at the back of his neck as he addresses the camera, looking slightly lost despite the familiar surroundings.]

Looks like there's a lot of new cadets here since I went on my last mission! Makes you wonder where they're all comin' from! Anyway, thought I'd introduce myself, since I'm seein' a lot of new faces in the halls! The name's Gourry Gabriev, SeeD! Er, that's a title, not part of my name. I'm a sword specialist here! To any new cadets, good luck with your training, and watch out for Instructor Inverse! She's got a short temper and she's not shy about throwin' those fireballs around!

[The feed cuts out, the video being wrapped up rather unceremoniously.]

[Action, Afternoon:]

[Later that same day, Gourry can be found in uniform, seated in his own corner of the cafeteria with a table all to himself. There are about five full plates of food spread across it, which he is steadily working his way through without breaking a sweat. He's friendly enough, for anyone who wants to approach him, but keep an eye on your hands. You're likely to lose a finger if you set them down in the wrong place.]

Comments

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

This is the utmost truth! Yet many prefer to leave the preparation in the hands of others!

Oh well. If all meals were finger food, a fork would lead a lonely life.

[jellyfishbrain]

[Honestly, Gourry usually leaves the prep to other people, too, but he's still going to be incensed with rage, as much as he can be. You know. On the behalf of good food.]

I guess that's true.

[He looks down, poking at his fork briefly.]

Should I be usin' you more, buddy?

[YEAH it went over his head.]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

[Champloo could count the number of people who comprehend his metaphor on one hand and still have enough fingers left to count to five.]

Perhaps it is for the best. A mere quarter is not long enough to learn the Kitchen Fist!

[jellyfishbrain]

Really? How long does it take? Sounds complicated!

[Cue Gourry looking rather awed.]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

If you are eating an infinite amount of pudding, then no matter how time you spend eating, there is always more to consume!

However, having studied for three thousand years, I believe I am somewhat proficient at least.

[jellyfishbrain]

Oh, man... infinite pudding...

[That distracts him for a moment.]

Three thousand years? You don't look that old!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

We demons do not age as humans do. A hundred years to us is as one to you.

[jellyfishbrain]

Don't you ever get bored with all that time on your hands?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Does a meal with five courses taste less delicious than a meal with only one?

[jellyfishbrain]

No way! Five courses is even better!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

I delight in my meal as you should delight in yours. After all, every new minute brings a new delight!

[jellyfishbrain]

You mean we should eat something new every minute?!

[HE LIKES THE WAY YOU THINK, EVEN IF THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU MEANT.]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Hyahya, in this case the meal is simply a metaphor for life. Each moment is treasured, whether you have one or one hundred of them!

[jellyfishbrain]

What does a metal floor have to do with any of this?

[... yeah.]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

[Gourry cannot dampen the spirit of one who spends as much time around Pinkie Pie as Champloo does.]

A metaphor is a means by which one thing is described as another, in order to make a point by the comparison.

[jellyfishbrain]

[This is a match made in heaven, then.]

Oh! Alright, I get it! ... I think.

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Comprehension is merely a side dish of life! The only ingredient you need is following a passionate heart!

[jellyfishbrain]

Hey, I did get that one, I think! That's a good one.

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

More than a good one, it is a solid truth -- though one I suspect you have grasped instinctually, without need for a lecture.

[jellyfishbrain]

[He smiles broadly. That is something he feels he knows a lot about.]

I know all about having a passionate heart! You've gotta do what you love, follow your dreams, right?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Hyahya, exactly! You comprehend this recipe for an ideal life well!

[jellyfishbrain]

It's pretty simple, if you ask me! Everyone should just do what makes 'em happy!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Rather than what conformity dictates!

[Champloo's grin is broad. Humans please him! They understand this so much better than demons do!]

[jellyfishbrain]

[Gourry is beaming, too. He loves this guy.]

I like the way you think!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

You will go far, in life -- and in meals, boom!

[Without anyone noticing, Champloo has prepared shredded beef with scallions and light sauce on a bed of rice and set it before the swordsman.]