[ 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

[jellyfishbrain]

It is pretty much my favorite thing.

[Shameless.]

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Then do not fear! There will always be those of us who enjoy cooking the most to supply you. It is a partnership greater than the sum of its parts!

[jellyfishbrain]

I guess you have a point. I mean, what's the use in doing all that cooking if there's nobody to enjoy it, right?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Exactly! That would be as useless as enjoying food where no one is there to cook it!

[jellyfishbrain]

Well! Anytime you need someone to enjoy your cooking, I'd be glad to oblige!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Any time you wish, you may visit my kitchen classroom. Hyahya, and to think that in Evil Academy the Home Ec classrooms were impossible to find. The human world is much more entertaining in many ways!

[jellyfishbrain]

Why would they hide the classrooms?! Especially the ones with food in them!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

True mastery of Home Ec. was reserved only for those who had the strength, dedication, and discipline to seek out the classrooms and enroll!

...also, I was an unlicensed teacher.

[jellyfishbrain]

Oh!

... uh. What's that mean?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

It is the desire and purpose of all school administrators to force their teachers to accept the proper benefits! But I would sooner prepare sushi with artificial seaweed and long-grain rice than be forced into an HMO!

[jellyfishbrain]

[He tilts his head, more lost than ever.]

HMO? That some kinda disease? It sounds bad!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

To cook a chicken, would you paint it with mint jelly and horseradish?

[This is not the helpful explanation Champloo intends it to be.]

[jellyfishbrain]

[Blink.

Blinkblink.]

That sounds kind of good...

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

You misunderstand! To elaborate: to cook a chicken, would you paint it with mint jelly and horseradish instead of putting it in the oven?

[jellyfishbrain]

O-oh! Well. No, I guess you wouldn't.

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Then you understand my objections.

However, last I checked I was actually authorized to teach here, so it is of less importance.

[jellyfishbrain]

Well, I don't really, still not sure what an HMO is, but I'm gonna take your word for it!

That's good. So it's all legal, right?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Not that it matters -- simmering agile young minds in the sauce of knowledge is far more important than ensuring one has an adequate apron! But I am officially on the rolls here.

I'm amazed at how many cooking metaphors you've made happen.

[jellyfishbrain]

It's great to see someone so passionate about what they do!

The character demands no less!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

All people should be so passionate! Why bake cornbread if you would prefer to make stir fry? Instead, turn your burners up and revel in the sizzle of your desires!

[jellyfishbrain]

Yeah!

[He pauses, looking down at the spread on the table.]

Huh. Wonder if they have cornbread here? That sounds good.

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

If it is not an option, Pinkie or I can easily make it. All you need to do is ask!

[jellyfishbrain]

I'll keep that in mind! Who's Pinkie? Another cook, right?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Pinkie Pie is the other Home Ec. teacher and a wonderful soul.

[There's more than a little affection in those words.]

[jellyfishbrain]

[That catches Gourry's attention.]

What, is she your girlfriend or something?