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[justbeingknife]

Japan's about 3,000 km, and it's a small country. But ya could fly anywhere in it, or sail. The food was great, too -- no disrespect to Korra-han or anythin', but it was worlds apart.

[ Frankly, he missed it. He listened to Fran, however, as he cleaned. ]

Sounds like a blast.

[hantale]

Mhm- Not the same, by any means. I wouldn't mind trying some again, but it seems getting the food here is difficult.

[ It's been... Some time since that little foodie event, hasn't it? With the food slowly simmering away, Fran can pull out a small stool and get comfy on it. It seems most of their furniture has shifted to backless stuff. The couch is still there, of course, but an assortment of pillows have been added. ]

It was alright. I was almost always traveling, anyway, so it worked out. Did you get to explore much, in Japan?

[justbeingknife]

Right, can't just go down to the corner store and get some mirin. I get by makin' substitutes, but it ain't quite the same.

[ Alas. ]

And sure, I knew Kamurocho like the back of my hand. Usually took the rail if I wanted to get somewhere, but it was easy to hop in a taxi if I wanted to go see the ocean or somethin'. I was thinkin' if I ever went back, maybe I'd make it all the way out to the ends, ya know?

Up north to Hokkaido, maybe. Or down to Okinawa and see some cats.

[hantale]

Yeah-!

[ Whatever Mirin is, yes. A lot of names whiz by, Fran simply nodding and clueing in based on context. The last part catches their attention the most, though. ]

There's a place known for... Cats? Is there a lot there?

[ What a... peculiar thing to travel for. ]

[justbeingknife]

Mountain cats, yeah. There's a special kind you can only see out on Iriomote Island. That area's tropical, so it's got different kindsa animals and scenery than you'd find on the main islands. Like pit vipers.

The dialects're different, too. Could be fun.

[ Hey cats were pretty cool. He'd learned to appreciate them, anyway, after Tim had given him a tour out at that cat cafe, and the minotaur would probably love a chance to catch a glimpse of a leopard cat it was

fine ]

[hantale]

Oh! Like Mountain Lions?!

[ Fran leeeans forward, smile growing and eyes a bit wider now. They haven't hung out with a mountain cat in a long time, but it was very enjoyable! A lot of fluff. ]

It sounds like it'd be a fun trip... I've actually been meaning to go check out Rysligs tropical island at some point. When it gets a bit warmer, of course. It seems like a popular destination if you're up for a little holiday.

Tim could come along too! Or could visit separately!

[justbeingknife]

But smaller, about the size of a housecat.

[ Tiny mountain lions! ]

I can ask. We've been to Brasa and Tunn -- always nice to get away for a few days, y'know? Wonder if it'd be nice to go in winter, too...

[ After all, volcanoes and volcanic islands, well... they tended to be a bit warmer, even when the rest of the place was experiencing a snowfall or two. ]

Maybe when February's over with.

[hantale]

Ah-... I want to see them now-

[Tiny. Mountain. Lions.

There's a tiny sigh for the little wish that'll likely never happen. Unless someone brings them into Ryslig. Ah well. ]

Probably best to wait until after, yeah. Do you have any plans for the next month, then?

[justbeingknife]

January? No real plans, unless of course some new bullshit happens.

[ Which... it often did, really. ]

You know me, now that I got a holding company, I set my own schedule. Er, even more than before. It's kinda nice. Get to meet people, give 'em money for things, but without most of the management stuff.

[hantale]

February, but yes! I imagine the middle to end of the month will be a mess, as per usual.

[ It's been surprisingly consistent lately.

Well timed for the lull in conversation, the soup seems to be about ready. Rich, hearty scents fill the kitchen air from the evaporating stock, making Fran's stomach grumble. ]

Mmh- Can you grab the bowls? They're just in that shelf~

[ And then Fran can get the pot off the stove. ]

[justbeingknife]

No can do. I gotta be in Bavan the whole month. Secret mission.

[ He did grab the bowls, however, and set them out for Fran. ]

Here ya go. It's smellin' pretty good.

[hantale]

How exciting! I do enjoy a good secret. Though I might not find out what it is until after~

[ Both bowls end up neatly filled with a good ladling of soup, some country loaves broken up and sitting atop to soak some of the broth up and go with the dinner.

Fran finds a spot at the dining table, not bothering too much with setting it up beyond optional napkins and spoons. ]

I've made this a few times! Hope you like it~

good place to wrap?

[justbeingknife]

[ He tipped the bowl towards Fran in a soup-approximation of a toast. Time to see if this kelpie's culinary skills were up to snuff! ]

I'm sure I will. Cheers.

Good wrap!

[hantale]

[ Fran mimics the motion! They're by no means the best cook, or even a particularly good one.

But stew is also really hard to mess up. No meat to under or overcook, either! ]

Cheers~