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Rita to Harador: I'll be ready. Now leave me alone... go hold a door or something..
*She sighs, and closes her eyes.*
Rita: Gharn.. why are you following me?

*Harador sighs*
H: Fine. But if you draw a Grief Demon here, that is your fault.
*mockingly bows to the pair of them before spinning on his heel and marching off towards the room again*


*Todd whirls around and staggers backwards at the sight of Quetz*
T: P-please tell me you're Quetz...

*Quetz bares his teeth in a smile*
Quetz: Yes, that would be I. Who are you little humani?


*Gharn hesitates for a moment*
Gharn: Because... I do not think you should be alone. Were the positions reversed I would want a friend by my side as well.
No-one should be alone after suffering loss like you have, no-one.
*Takes several paces back and sits about 20 feet away.*

*Todd nods and stares at the ground directly in front of Quetz*
T: T-todd. My name is Todd. I've been looking for you, to ask you something. I-if you aren't busy, of course.

*Quetz chuckles and reaches out with a claw, he raises Todd's eyes to look up at him*
Quetz: Your humility is obvious. Ask, and I shall answer.

*Rita sighs.*
Rita: Gharn.. you're fine. Don't worry about it.
*She starts to climb out of Dt's Husk, still wearing her helm.*
Rita: I'm go for a walk.. welcome to follow along.
*

*Todd flinches at the claw and nods*
T: I... I was an apprentice baker before I came here. The princess, Marinalia... she t-told me I could ask you. And maybe you could help.

*Quetz nods, understandingly*
Quetz: I see... you want to continue your apprenticeship under me, yes?
Well... I agree, I think that to be a excellent idea.
*He smiles and takes Todd to the huge bookshelf containing over 1000 cookbooks*
Quetz: Pick a book, pick a recipe, and we shall begin.


*Gharn nods and silently follows after Rita*

*Rita walks around the room, staying near the forest edge.*
*She remains silent, and thinks.*

*Todd smiles at Quetz*
T: Thank you, I appreciate this.
*selects a cookbook at random and starts flipping through pages, finding anything similar to what he is used to making*
T: Let's see...
*finally finds a cake that would be around his skill level and shows it to Quetz*
T: I-It's probably simple for you, but I'm still learning.

*I walk out of the Room*
I need some time to think....

*Quetz nods*
Quetz: Simple, yet a good choice. Come, let us see your skill.
*He helps Todd find the ingredients from various cupboards and pantries and the fridge then stands back and lets him make the actual cake alone*


*Gharn follows silently, deep in thoughts of his own*

*Todd smiles and actually looks genuinely happy as he grabs a whisk and sets to work making the cake*
T: I won't disappoint you, Quetz.

*Quetz nods*
Quetz: I'm sure you will, just remember, your natural instincts are more important than any recipe.

*Todd nods and continues working*
T: My old master said something similar. Each baker does things differently, if they want to be successful, he said.
*quietly hums an old tavern song as he works*

*I sit down on a log at the forest outskirts and just look around*
It's beautiful here....

*Rita keeps walking, and pulls out one of her MRE bars. She looks at Gharn, then breaks the bar inhalf and offers one of the halves to Gharn.*
Rita: Want some?
*She takes off her helm, showing her bloodshot tired eyes, and bites into her bar.*

*Gharn nods his head*
Gharn: Sure, thanks.
*He takes the bar and slowly chews on it, making conscious effort not to gag*

*He watches her, concern obvious on his face but doesn't know what to say*

*Rita silently eats her MRE half, and notices Gharn staring at her.*
Rita: Stop worrying about me... I'm fine.
*She sighs.*
Rita: Okay?

*Todd eventually finishes preparing the cake and looks around*
T: Q-Quetz... where do I put this to bake? This kitchen is different than what I'm used to... I'm sorry.

*Quetz nods slowly*
Quetz: I see... Well come over here and I'll show you.
*Leads him over to one of the many ovens and shows him how to use it*


*Gharn shakes his head*
Gharn: You said you wanted to die. That worries me. And you don't look fine.
*He sighs*
Gharn: I will not bother you, I'm sorry if I did.

*I notice Rita and Gharn talking and briefly contemplate talking to them*

*Todd nods and with Quetz's instructions, manages to put the cake into the oven and bake it*
T: Thank you, Quetz. I have a lot to learn, about many things.

*Leo lets Scatty go*

Leo: I... How can you look at me?...

*Leo's tail lays on the floor*

*Rita sighs.*
Rita: I'm not gonna hurt myself.. I just..
*She sighs again.*
Rita: A pilot without a titan.. is like only having half a brain.. Dt's loss was a little too much for me.. I just wish I died next to him.
*Rita Shrugs.*

*Gharn nods*
Gharn: I no the feeling. When you are the lone survivor of your tribe, you are outcast. No other tribe will take you, you are considered bad luck
A warrior with no tribe... he is a lone wolf, normally they do not last long. I'm surprised I lived this long to be honest


*Scatty smiles*
Scatty: Because even if you changed physically, you're still the same person I've fallen in love with... besides
*She grins*
Scatty: Dragon or not, you're still pretty hot


*Quetz smiles and nods*
Quetz: You do, but you have talent. Don't worry, I'm sure it'll turn out fine

*Todd nods again before stifling a yawn*
T: Thank you, that means a lot to me. Once this cake is done, I'm afraid that I will have to retire for the night. If that's alright with you, of course. I won't leave if you have need of me, or if you think that I should stay longer.

*Rita nods.*
Rita: I am surprised as well... it's annoying.
*She shrugs.*
Rita: Yeah...
*Finishes her MRE.*

*Leo goes red*

Leo: Y-your sexy too.

*Leo's tail and wings twitch*

*Quetz nods*
Quetz: I think that a good idea.
*Lies down and curls up as he waits*


*Gharn shrugs*
Gharn: I am surprised yes, but I'm happy I still live. I do not fear death, I once welcomed it, but now... Now I want to live. To experience life here.
*Finishes his own meal*


*Scatty blushes*
Scatty: Awww... Thanks Leo.