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[ There's a long pause. ]

Certainly, Herr Archer. Used or freshly cleaned?

Clean is fine.

It occurred to me just now that while you're in the process of learning, there is no reason I can't offer you some protection.

I have experimented with using strengthening magic on clothing before with decent results. And it seems more practical to apply it to undergarments than every single outfit in your wardrobe.

And I'm sure you'd agree to let me watch the process.

Tell me, Herr Archer: will it affect the feel or flexibility of the fabric?

Part of learning is observation, so yes, I expect you to.

And no, it will not.

Excellent. I'll prepare a set of underclothes for you.

Very good, then.

Let me know if you have any questions between now and our next lesson.

Yes, yes, certainly.

I assure you, Herr Archer, I am not a shy student.

I didn't think you were.

In the meantime, try not to scare too many people with the thought of seal eyes for dinner, hm?

I refuse to apologize for everyone else's southern palates.

And how exactly would you define a ‘southern palate’?

The kind that balks at seal eyeballs.

Could that not also apply to eastern or western palates?

Possibly. I've never met anyone from those regions, however, so I certainly couldn't say.

A very vague definition, then, is it not?

Vague definitions have their place.

Certainly, if you aren’t hoping for specific results.

I’m fairly certain I already mentioned I work in the kitchen.

Is this, then, an offer of home cooking, Herr Archer?

It is a statement that I am open to requests.

Provided the requests are detailed enough for there to be follow through.

I had a request for a Norden cookbook. I'm certain I can show it to you before I hand it over to the other gentleman.

That would be more specificity than I could provide myself.

I’d be pleased to look at it.

Though I can’t promise you anything too out of the ordinary - like seal eyeballs - for the simple reason we don’t usually keep such things in stock.

If the next port actually involves a supply run, we’ll see what’s available then.

in all honesty, the particulars of my previous diet are less important than the cooking methods and characteristics. Stews, soups, fry ups and the like; heavier, richer flavors paired with astringency and herbs.

I'm fairly certain we can manage something like that.

At your convenience, I'll have a look at the cookbook you're referring to.

Of course, Herr Archer. I'll show you any interesting books I happen to find on that topic.

Edited 2023-05-30 02:14 (UTC)

I’ll leave you to it, then.

Enjoy the rest of your day, Florian.

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