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[NO DYING.

Elliot meanwhile has been working hard to prepare all the food on time. He received a lot more interest in the food than he thought he would- it was both good and a little worrying. He's just finished setting down the last plate when Souji rings.

Welp, here goes nothing. He'll head over to answer the door.]

Hi! Souji?

[ YES DYING but hello! ]

Yeah, Elliot, right? [ he thinks that was the name he read over the network ] Can I come in?

Yeah, that's me! [He steps back and holds the door open for him] Yeah, come on in! I just finished making your food!

Thanks.

[ he steps right in! he will take off his shoes because he’s not a BARBARIAN ]

So, why does your food glow or shimmer?

[GOOD. BE CIVILIZED YOU PEASANT]

It's magic, I think. Or at least, that's the best explanation.

[He leads Souji to the kitchen. On the counter and table there are: 1 omelet on a plate next to a stack of sparkling pristine pancakes, that looks absolutely beautiful and is glowing with a golden aura, a pot of egg drop soup that's also emitting the golden glow, a batch of shimmering cookies, and a pot of....coffee? It's glowing an ominous purple aura, and the shade of coffee is so dark it can only be described as "pitch black".

What do you do]

[ um he obviously goes for the coffee?? who do you think he is. he will pick up the pot to inspect the liquid inside ]

Will they give me status boosts or something like that?

[The liquid is both very runny, and very sludgey- depending on parts. How did coffee become like this? It's a mystery. Also yes, still glowing that ominous purple glow]

Th-The coffee? [Wow, getting right to the hell] I think it restores magic energy if you use magic...mana pools..? Whatever it's called.

[It'll heal your SP]

[ look, you start with the worst so it’s all easy from this point on ]

I see... do you mind if I step outside for a second? I’ll use some magic and see if the coffee does restore some mana.

[ he’ll just... idk make a giant ice block in the front or back yard ]

Oh, sure! [He'll gesture to the backdoor in the kitchen] Go ahead and use the backyard- just don't hit the apple tree, please.

Sure, I'll be right back.

[ souji steps out the backdoor for a bit and it's... it's like a sitcom. elliot can just be in the kitchen and he'll just see sudden flashes of light flooding the place and the sound of loud thunder then a car alarm going off, cats hissing, and dogs barking... and then souji just comes back indoors like nothing is wrong ]

All right, so am I allowed to drink this whole thing?

[LIKE A SITCOM INDEED. Elliot sometimes glances out the window, trying to get a peek at what Souji is doing out there. But he's been doing enough magic himself to know that it's probably best to stay inside. You know, where he can't get hit by lightning.

He'll scratch his jaw with his index nervously when Souji comes back in, all calm ]

Aha, g-got it worked out of your system?

But...go ahead. Drink as much as you can.

[There's a mug set next to the coffee pot. If he drinks it, while the taste is gone- it'll still taste somewhat sludgey, even a bit gritty. It's really hard to describe the exact texture other than coffee should not be like this. God knows what it'd be like with the taste.

Though it will heal a sizable amount of magic energy! And probably increase your Courage]

[ souji definitely comes back in all calm and ready to drink this disgusting mug of coffee. he honestly doesn't even give it a second look, just picking up the cup and, without hesitation, souji drinks its entire contents. he doesn't stop until it's entirely empty and when he does, he just lowers the cup, just looking upwards as he makes his judgment of whatever he just drank. there's no taste so he can only judge based on the texture and how he feels in terms of restoring his sp but after a second... ]

... this is pretty good.

[ he nods as he looks at elliot ]

Do you have any plans on selling this?

[Mother of God....

He watches with wide eyes as Souji drinks down the coffee. No one has ever chugged down his drink like that. There's usually gagging, cringing, horrified looks. Sometimes people refuse to drink it all down. But him. He drinks it like it's nothing. Like it's an actual beverage.

Him calling it pretty good? Only further the shock on his face. What is he??]

U-Uh- Th-Thanks?

[WHAT ARE YOU]

Th-The coffee? I was thinking of selling the other stuff, but... Um, I didn't think anyone would take the coffee.

[ this is the man who purposely ate a can of mystery meat back in feburary, admitted over the network that he tried cat food, proceeded to eat as many pet treats with his brother, and have done god knows how many other atrocities in the name of courage. also noah is giving him grass that he'll actually eat so... ]

I'd take it. I'd be willing to come by every other day or so to fill up a thermos if you'd let me.

[ it'd be great for when he practises with his personas... ]

[Souji how are you still alive............Noah would not know whether to feel happy or concerned that Souji ate them. Probably both.]

E-Every other day?

[Whoa.]

Well, as long as you're willing to pay for it......w-who am I to turn you down?

[It's so weird...to have someone want to drink his coffee]

[ does noah want a picture of souji eating the grass in his inbox because that is a possibility ]

Of course, I'd pay for it. It'd be rude of me otherwise, but are you okay with making more?

[ elliot seems... hesitant or something. WHAT'S WRONG BUDDY ]

[If by Noah you mean me, then the answer is hell yes. ]

O-Oh! I am! Sorry, I'm just not used to people wanting my coffee...

[It takes some getting used too]

Though maybe I should probably get another coffee maker if you want it that often. Akira would probably get mad if I wrecked this one.

[ prepare for a tag real soon then because it's going to happen ]

Why wouldn't they want your coffee? It was perfectly fine for me.

[ is... is souji fucking around right now or is he being real... it's hard to tell with his poker face ]

[Yes]

Ahaha. [He scratches his jaw with his index finger] I think that's cause you have unique tastes.

[He's smiling though. Even if he feels it's weird Souji likes the coffee, he's pretty happy that someone's found a good use for something he's made. ]

Is that so?

[ he looks down as his cup before he places it back on the counter. he smiles in return ]

Regardless, I'd love to have more of your coffee and anything else you'd create. I guarantee you that I'll enjoy whatever you put out, no matter how strange or unedible they seem to be.

Eheh, something tells me you'd enjoy the strange or inedible ones more...

[He lowers his hand and clasps his hands together in front of him]

But alright! I'd be happy to contact you anytime I make something new. It'd be nice to have a consistent tester!

[Dun dun. Congratulations! You've established the Magical Chef bond! You can now order SP-replenishing "coffee" from Elliot! ]

Thank you. I hope to help you again in the fu--

You sense Elliot's gratitude...

[ you say that in the brackets but that is exactly what is flashing through souji's eyes right now. he has to deal with listening to the deep and ominous voice and he actually spaces out for a second ]

Thou art I... And I am thou...
Thou shalt have our blessing when thou choosest to create
a Persona of the Magician Arcana...

You have established the Magical Chef Social Link of the Magician Arcana!
You can now order SP-replenishing "coffee" from Elliot!

[ ... yeah give him a sec as he has all that nonsense flash before his eyes and all that. he hasn't created any new social links in person lately (mostly over text so he normally deals with this on his own) so give him a moment as he's dealing with this ]

[That's amazing.

Elliot, meanwhile, has no idea that's going on. Instead all he sees is Souji stop midsentence and stare off into space for a bit]

S-Souji...? Are you okay?

[Taking a stab about what this could be]

Um, is it a memory...?

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