realmofstories | [Open] A poisonous feast

You’re welcome.

[He handed Ren his glasses back.]

You shouldn’t wear these. You have nothing to hide here.

[Ren accepts the glasses back.]

You could tell, huh? Well I've been that my eyes are sharp looking and the glasses is supposed to make me look more docile. Not that it ended up mattering in the long run.

[He slips them back on and makes a Joker-like grin.] And well, you wouldn't punch a guy in glasses, would you?

[A pillow smacks his face.]

Yes, I would.

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[Once again, he gets surprised by the pillow smack but instead of getting upset or anything, Ren suddenly burst into laughter.

Real laughter.

It takes him a minute or two before he can calm down from the laughing.]

You really are full of surprises, Minato-san.

[Minato watched, the pillow still in hand and now pulled to his chest. He rested his chin on it with a smile.]

Just Minato is fine. You have a nice laugh, Ren.

[His heart warms at that. There's a fuzzy feeling there that's never happened before. He has to wonder if he's starting to develop a crush on Minato. It would explain before.]

T-Thanks, Minato.

[Now that's settled, there's the matter of Minato's health.] So are you feeling better or do you still need to cool down with the washcloth?

[Since at this point, he would have to dip it back into the bowl of cold water.]

I am feeling better, but I think I'd feel better after cleaning up. Do you mind if I take a quick bath?

[He was actually also really tired still, but he didn't want to boot Ren out so quickly after arriving either.]

That's fine. If you think your stomach could handle it, I can make you something light that should be easy on your stomach.

[A light soup. Granted there's no instant stuff but it shouldn't be an issue.]

I'm not sure what I have that would be easy, but you're welcome to take a look around.

[He might have some stock in the cupboard, but he couldn't really remember (he does). He does know that he has plenty of noodles though, different kinds too.]

I'll be back.

[He slowly made his way out of bed and to the bathroom, he took the waste bin with him. May as well clean that up too.]

I'll see what I can do.

[It'll be a challenge without vegetables, but he'll make it work. It's not like he can make it fancy since it's supposed to be light.

He waits for him to reach the bathroom before heading towards the kitchen. It takes some time not only to reach there but to figure out where everything is.

Thankfully he finds everything he needs for chicken broth. He'll have to skip the carrots. Thankfully it seems the kitchen is modern enough for Ren to not have too much trouble. It makes him wish his own place was this modern. He's lucky that Yu helped get running water going so he's not just stuck with a chamber pot.

By the time Minato's done, the broth should be ready and he pours some into a bowl for him, as well as get him a spoon.]

Here you go. Hopefully it'll still taste okay.

[He cleaned out the waste bin first, then made a cool bath for himself. It helped cool him the rest of the way as he cleaned himself up, washing his hair of nearly days of not washing as well as scrubbing himself. He wasn't sure how Ren was okay with kissing someone like him like that but he supposed if it was for the curse...

How embarrassing. Minato finished up and with still damp hair, stepped out into the kitchen dressed in a clean pair of pajamas and socked feet.]

Smells good.

[It wasn't strong, but enough that Minato's stomach grumbled a little. He took a hesitant sip, it was seasoned a little too so it didn't taste too bland. Chicken isn't exactly the tastiest thing unless seasoned, after all, and Minato nodded.]

Tastes fine. I think my stomach can handle it. Thank you, Ren.

[Again, Ren didn't have much of a choice. Plus if he ends up sick himself, he would let Minato take care of him.

He made sure to be careful with how much seasoning it went into the broth. If there wasn't enough, it would be bland. Too much would have been bad for his stomach.

Ren makes a relieved smile. Glad he managed to make it work fine even with the limitations put on him.]

No problem. You have a nice kitchen.

[He only has what the medieval ages had for one.]

You going to have some too?

[Minato would feel bad if he just sat there eating while Ren didn’t.]

You can make something else for yourself.

[He was glad Ren liked the kitchen. He supposed he could consider himself lucky compared to the other, magic also helped.]

Yu and I made a Japanese breakfast the other day, I think I still have the leftover ingredients for an omelette or miso?

[Oh right, he hadn't planned on eating. Seeing as Ren's stomach starts growling, that might be a good idea.

He makes another sheepish smile.]

I wasn't aware Narukami-san can cook. Omelette does sound good though.

[He doesn't get much chances to eat anything other than curry and ramen, and sometimes sushi 'cause of Morgana, so getting to eat something else for a change is always nice.]

I'll be right back then.

[He moves towards the fridge to get ingredients to make an omelette, and make some for himself.]

I had learned a little from a friend back home. He passed away but he left his cookbook behind, but then I... arrived here. Eventually, when I got to know Yu, I learned he was a very good cook and he had been teaching me ever since.

[He got to learn miso the other day! He was pretty proud of himself. Still, Ren and Yu likely still know more than him. Not that he minded.

He watched and ate his soup slowly, although when it became clear his stomach wasn't going to rebel, he ate it at a normal pace until it was gone.]

What do you normally like to cook?

And now you'll have two teachers it seems.

[Thankfully Ren can multitask, so he can still talk with him.] Before I had to leave, I would usually make curry at Leblanc Curry and Coffee. I, um, worked part time there so I got to learn the owner's recipe. I can't share that one as I'm sure Boss would have my hide, but I have made my own version as well.

Sakura-san taught me a lot about coffee as well, so I can make that too. Even came up with my own brew.

[It's a half-truth. Yes he did work in Leblanc at times and learned a lot from Sojiro, but it wasn't the full story. While he trusts Minato, he didn't want word of his criminal getting out to Yu and especially his uncle.

Though Akechi is here so that might be a matter of time anyway.]

I should make you curry and coffee sometime once all the food is safe again.

More the merrier.

[Or maybe it was an elaborate scheme to have people cook for him!! Okay, no, not really. He can fend for himself.]

Coffee is good. Never had it with curry, though.

[He was just about done with the soup, so he stood up from the table and went to the panty, rummaging around a bit as he listened to Ren. He returned with a bag of coffee beans and set it on the table where Ren would be seated when he finished.]

I never got around to getting myself a coffee grinder and all the other stuff. You take it, consider it a thank you for saving me. And making me soup.

[Ren likes cooking for others, so he doesn't mind.]

It's a surprisingly good combination. I had no idea either until I worked at Leblanc.

[It wasn't long before Ren got done with his omelette and came with his plate of it when he sees the bag of coffee.

He can't help but smile again.] Thank you and you're welcome. I'll have to get one myself if I can.

[If not, he'll just have to do things the old fashioned way.]

I saw a few hand cranked ones at the store, I think. So you should be good. Although I hear grinding it the old fashion way brings out the taste better... that’s what the clerk said when I bought the beans.

[That’s why he hadn’t bought anything yet to make the coffee. He wasn’t sure and then he sort of forgot.]

Oh it does, even if it's more work. It's much better than that cheap instant crap.

[Yeah he might have gotten spoiled living in Leblanc when it comes to coffee. You can blame Sojiro for turning Ren into a bit of a coffee snob.]

[That brought an amused smile to his face. Ah, a coffee snob. That was adorable.

Not that Minato couldn’t relate. He liked good coffee. Instant was a last resort type of deal]

Then I’ll look forward to your coffee soon enough.

[More like a no resort in Ren's opinion. He'd rather drink dirty water.]

And my curry I hope. [He's kidding.]

[At least drink tea.]

And your curry.

[A smile. Kidding or not, Minato is always willing to try good food.]

[Oh he does occasionally drink tea. He just prefers coffee nowadays.

He just merely grins before starting to eat his omelette, since it was gonna go cold if he didn't.

Once the food situation is back to normal, aside from possibly getting revenge on the one responsible for the poisonings (and he had a feeling he will based on his essence), he'll make sure to make good curry and coffee for Minato. As well as teach him lessons on cooking. Though hopefully it doesn't cause a conflict with Yu's lessons.

Even if it doesn't push Minato closer to Ren, Ren is just happy to be a good friend and make sure Minato himself remains happy.]

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