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You think so...? [AW SANJI. That makes him relax and smile with relief. Sanji has earned some points] Thanks.

T-though lots of people can't play an instrument. I've just been doing it as long as I can remember and it's one of the few things I'm good at, so that's why there's so...much.

Which one's your favorite?

[He's begun the process of lowering the boxes to the floor, being surprisingly systematic and neat about the entire thing. Bigger boxes on the bottom, smaller ones on top, edged against a small patch of floor where Elliot can easily reach the top.]

[As a tiny weakling, he truly appreciates this thoughtfulness Sanji. If you ever break Yusuke's heart, he might feel bad as he calls Haru to destroy you]

That'd be the violin, easy. It's my main instrument.

[Even on top of his dresser, there's no less than three different violin cases. Yes. Three.]

[Three.

This boy is so extra. The type of crazy Sanji respects. Goddamn, this is a weird day for him.]

You need a couple of back-ups in case your main one breaks, or...?

[he's a stone throw away from being an Ace Attorney character he's so extra tbh]

Oh- haha, a couple of those are from Retrospec! And one of them doubles as a magic staff. [He clasps his hand together] I really like all of them though.

[THEY'RE GOOD VIOLINS BRENT]

A-Anyway, what do you do? I mean, if Yusuke likes you, I'm guessing you have some creative avenue you're into?

[NnnnnNNNNnnnGH Sanji hides a grimace behind one of the boxes he's still setting down on the floor. Do they have to have this conversation?

He prefers talking about Nat dragging him.]

Hate to disappoint, but I'm not really the creative type. Just a business major.

[You goddamn liar.]

... Got some cooking skills back from Retrospec, but that shit hardly counts. I'm no chef.

[You're a goddamn liar. Lucky for you Sanji, Elliot's going to COMPLETELY IGNORE those lies and modesty and zoom in on the cooking]

Haha, really? You cook?

That definitely counts! What kinda things do you cook?

[JesUS he almost drops the box in his hands. For the first time, Sanji looks almost pinned on the spot, and his eyes search out a corner of the room to stare at]

-- Uh.

[Shit]

Whatever the hell my past self made. [Geently setting the box down now, rubbing at the nape of his neck] He mastered a shit ton of French and Japanese cuisine, I think? Coq au vin, fancy niratama donburi. [Waving his hand] But that's just the tip of it. That asshole could cook anything.

[-- And so he quickly adds, so Elliot doesn't get the wrong idea] But I'm still learning. Can't bake at all, and sometimes my skill and that guy's are so different, my food ends up looking weird.

[Too late, Elliot already looks SO IMPRESSED] Oh wow...! He must've been some cook! No wonder you're so nervous, I'd be too if I feel like I had that to live up to!

[that's right, Sanji is just nervous and shy]

Don't worry! Everyone's gotta start somewhere, and even people great at cooking have weird dishes sometimes. [Like his coffee...]

Hehe, maybe we should cook together sometime! I'd love to learn more about japanese and french cooking. A-And I could teach you how to bake some simple things!

[This is exactly why Sanji doesn't mess with cinnamon buns, he'll catch cavities otherwise.

... My, but that offer is very, very tempting, and that he doesn't immediately veto it is probably the nail on the coffin. Rubbing his chin in thought.]

Huh... Alright.

[HE IS DETERMINED TO BAKE, and it seems he and Elliot get on pretty well...]

Can't deny it'd help me out. You can show me what dishes Yusuke likes, too.

[ Gonna rot your teeth so bad you'll need dentures.

Elliot claps his hands together and grins. Yes!! ]

Great!

And yeah, I can do that! He's not very picky, but I'll think up something that'd knock his socks off!

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