[ 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]

[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?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

[Is it that obvious? Not that the fact is one that Champloo is anything but proud of, but he hadn't intended to advertise it!]

Hyahya, I am indeed so fortunate, yes.

[jellyfishbrain]

[Gourry grins broadly.]

Thought so. You got real excited when you talked about her!

[He catches a bone sometimes.]

Kind of a funny name, though. No offense!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

It is a convention of her homeland. One of her friends is named 'Twilight Sparkle' -- and is also a unicorn, but I must confess ignorance to the details.

[jellyfishbrain]

Oh, I met her, I think! Twinkle Sprinkle! She was pretty nice. I'd never met a talking horse before -- er, unicorn.

[He pauses.]

Is Pinkie one of those, too?

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Twilight Sparkle. You may remember it by considering what stars do and at what time they do it!

[Which will undoubtedly lead to further misunderstanding, but nevertheless...]

She is not. She is as human as you -- though with pink hair, which I do not think is common for most humans.

[jellyfishbrain]

Uh... okay. I'll try to remember that.

[He won't. He really won't. Worst with names.]

I've seen plenty of people with pink hair before! It comes in all kinds of colors where I'm from!

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

Intriguing! It is not common on this world, but demons had a great deal of variety in their colors as well.

[jellyfishbrain]

Huh. Funny how things like that change. I'm used to people around Garden lookin' different, but I guess I didn't notice it while I was out on missions. Nobody with pink or blue hair out there! Well, unless it's fake, I guess.

[kitchenfistfirechaosstyle]

There are millions of universes out there, each with countless worlds on them. Some little variety is to be expected!

[jellyfishbrain]

Hey, but variety is the spice of life, right? Weren't we talking about that earlier?

[Hmm. Were they?]