[Yes thanks for the much-needed reassurance Gilbert...
He's also not doing EITHER OF THOSE THINGS. Instead, he just starts tailing Gilbert around while he flits from spot to spot in the kitchen actually trying to get things accomplished. In The Way™...]
Is there anything I can help with?
[He says with the honey jar in one hand, Gilbert's spoon in the other, and another spoon still in his mouth.]
[ oh my god oz no you are making this very difficult..!!
Gil only can forever blame himself, though, because does he ask Oz to move out of the way or be careful of where he's walking/following/being a golden honey bear enjoying his newfound pre-dinner snack?
Not a chance.
Instead, he just works harder to maneuver correctly to not collide with the other in the process without having to slow down too much because haven't you ever been told if you just eat sugar you'll get parasites growing inside of you!! ]
Uhm...! You could start the toast or set the table, if you really want—but, really, you are just fine and don't need to do anything.
[which still includes having to move out of the way. Life problems of a dedicated servant. ]
[YEAH! YEAH!! HELL YEAH he's on a roll now and no one's going to stop him!! He'll put Gil's spoon down on the counter next to the honey jar, though he keeps his with him. Who knows why... just in case he gets a sudden craving in the middle of the Difficult Task that is putting pre-sliced bread into a toaster, maybe??
Which is the first thing he proceeds to do, lining up four pieces in the slots and cramming them down a little inelegantly BUT HEY, it gets the job done... He then goes back to rummaging around in the drawers, pulling out two sets of knives, spoons and forks. After that, he'll flounce off to go set the table, picking two places directly across from each other.]
That's all he can think with Oz safely out of his way as he moves around to finish these parts to the breakfast. Maybe a minute after Oz has finished table setting, Gil is standing in one place at the stove and he glances over and asks curiously: ] Do you want to wait for the toast or get started eating? If you want to start, mind bringing your plate?
[ normally he would just serve it at the table or do this himself, but Gil is making a sincere effort to let Oz help like he seems to want to and feel more like a participant rather than a spectator (and to keep him away from the honey jar as long as possible until he's had real food with done nutritional worth...). ]
[What was that about keeping Oz away from the honey jar, because he sure is slowly moseying back in its direction...
But Gil's suggestion is a successful distraction! He's quick to glance over that way instead, and then happily flits off to get his plate. He stops once he's standing even with the stove and holds it up!]
Here! [And then just sort of leaning in the direction of the stove...] Breakfast smells extra good today, somehow!
There's nothing different, maybe you're just craving this type of food?
[ thank life for its small favors, apparently. Gil almost actually sighs in relief at Oz bringing the plat over but he nods when its actually offered up for him to serve him some of it.
So he'll be piecing the eggs neatly apart with the spatula and setting them down there, as well as check the bacon before offering a few pieces while mentioning: ] ...They're not all quite done yet, but take those three and I'll bring the rest over for you when they are.
Hmm... Maybe! It's been a long time since I've had breakfast here, after all! [Like two days...
But Oz will take his plate of breakfast treasure and tromp his way back on over to the table, pleased with the meal that's about to be had. IT LOOKS REALLY GOOD. He can almost focus entirely on that and forget that he came here to talk about some really dire stuff-!!
After taking a first bite of bacon:]
Just like I hoped! Your cooking really is the best, Gil!
[ and he's thinking with great concern oh god did he not eat breakfast in the last 20 or so hours ? This is definitely concerning.
But, Oz is able to distract Gil, mostly, and he smiles over from still working to finish up the bacon. Of course he always appreciates Oz love of his cooking, but you know... it's Oz how can he not appreciate it continuously?! ]
I'm a little worried what you are eating when not my cooking, if it's so enjoyable again. [ actually a lot worried because didn't he feed you recently or was that Dinah...!! Not that Oz has never not gone out of his way to be excited about it, but, still... ]
If you think so, though, that's all the confirmation I need.
I've been trying to cook for myself more, lately! [Which says about all that needs to be said, considering Oz still occasionally sets fire to his apartment even after having months to get used to the appliances in the kitchen...
But he'll crunch his way through about half of that piece of bacon before speaking up again.]
You know, I've tried a lot of cooking since I got here! People make extra food all the time, and there are so many restaurants... But yours is still my favorite. [His smile becomes a little more subdued after that, and he says (to his eggs):]
I'm glad you're here. I know it isn't the best place to be sometimes, but... [It's already hard enough without Alice. He's not sure he would be able to handle things even half as well without Gil, too.]
[ Gil actually really smiles at that, looking back to the stove a moment longer before pulling the pan off to bring over to the table. ]
I'm glad you're here, too. It doesn't have to be the best place; if you're here, it's where I belong.
[ and Alice missing does make it hard, and he knows it far more so for Oz than himself.
He puts a some more bacon on Oz's plate before putting some egg and bacon onto his own, finally setting the remaining pieces on a plate in the center of the table for easy grabbing later and returns to go turn the stove off and set the pan down on an alternate burner to cool off. ]
And... you will be making food just as well with a little more time. [ ok maybe not but Gil is biased and Oz can do anything (but it'd be a lie to say he's not happy at the idea Oz doesn't and depends on him, instead, so no complaints from Gil here, ever. ]
[It's not strange to hear Gilbert say something like that, but it's definitely comforting. He knows that he can depend on him whenever he needs to (even if he tries to gain a little independence in certain areas), and it's nice to be able to lean on someone so wholly if need be. He's still not very good at actually doing the leaning, but he's trying to expand his ability to trust others and include others and not traipse off into situations alone when there are people who would want to help.
He beams at Gilbert from across the table when he sits down again, swinging one foot idly beneath his chair.]
That's a little too hopeful for this situation, isn't it? [His expression says TEASING IS INCOMING--] It'd take years and years to catch up! Unless you have any secret tips or tricks to becoming a good chef really quickly... Ah! It's the apron, isn't it? I'll have to get the cutest one I can find!
[HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE HAVING A SERIOUS CONVERSATION BUT HE KEEPS SIDETRACKING HIMSELF WITH STUPIDITY.]
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He's also not doing EITHER OF THOSE THINGS. Instead, he just starts tailing Gilbert around while he flits from spot to spot in the kitchen actually trying to get things accomplished. In The Way™...]
Is there anything I can help with?
[He says with the honey jar in one hand, Gilbert's spoon in the other, and another spoon still in his mouth.]
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Gil only can forever blame himself, though, because does he ask Oz to move out of the way or be careful of where he's walking/following/being a golden honey bear enjoying his newfound pre-dinner snack?
Not a chance.
Instead, he just works harder to maneuver correctly to not collide with the other in the process without having to slow down too much because haven't you ever been told if you just eat sugar you'll get parasites growing inside of you!! ]
Uhm...! You could start the toast or set the table, if you really want—but, really, you are just fine and don't need to do anything.
[which still includes having to move out of the way. Life problems of a dedicated servant. ]
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[YEAH! YEAH!! HELL YEAH he's on a roll now and no one's going to stop him!! He'll put Gil's spoon down on the counter next to the honey jar, though he keeps his with him. Who knows why... just in case he gets a sudden craving in the middle of the Difficult Task that is putting pre-sliced bread into a toaster, maybe??
Which is the first thing he proceeds to do, lining up four pieces in the slots and cramming them down a little inelegantly BUT HEY, it gets the job done... He then goes back to rummaging around in the drawers, pulling out two sets of knives, spoons and forks. After that, he'll flounce off to go set the table, picking two places directly across from each other.]
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That's all he can think with Oz safely out of his way as he moves around to finish these parts to the breakfast. Maybe a minute after Oz has finished table setting, Gil is standing in one place at the stove and he glances over and asks curiously: ] Do you want to wait for the toast or get started eating? If you want to start, mind bringing your plate?
[ normally he would just serve it at the table or do this himself, but Gil is making a sincere effort to let Oz help like he seems to want to and feel more like a participant rather than a spectator (and to keep him away from the honey jar as long as possible until he's had real food with done nutritional worth...). ]
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But Gil's suggestion is a successful distraction! He's quick to glance over that way instead, and then happily flits off to get his plate. He stops once he's standing even with the stove and holds it up!]
Here! [And then just sort of leaning in the direction of the stove...] Breakfast smells extra good today, somehow!
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[ thank life for its small favors, apparently. Gil almost actually sighs in relief at Oz bringing the plat over but he nods when its actually offered up for him to serve him some of it.
So he'll be piecing the eggs neatly apart with the spatula and setting them down there, as well as check the bacon before offering a few pieces while mentioning: ] ...They're not all quite done yet, but take those three and I'll bring the rest over for you when they are.
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But Oz will take his plate of breakfast treasure and tromp his way back on over to the table, pleased with the meal that's about to be had. IT LOOKS REALLY GOOD. He can almost focus entirely on that and forget that he came here to talk about some really dire stuff-!!
After taking a first bite of bacon:]
Just like I hoped! Your cooking really is the best, Gil!
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But, Oz is able to distract Gil, mostly, and he smiles over from still working to finish up the bacon. Of course he always appreciates Oz love of his cooking, but you know... it's Oz how can he not appreciate it continuously?! ]
I'm a little worried what you are eating when not my cooking, if it's so enjoyable again. [ actually a lot worried because didn't he feed you recently
or was that Dinah...!! Not that Oz has never not gone out of his way to be excited about it, but, still... ]If you think so, though, that's all the confirmation I need.
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I've been trying to cook for myself more, lately! [Which says about all that needs to be said, considering Oz still occasionally sets fire to his apartment even after having months to get used to the appliances in the kitchen...
But he'll crunch his way through about half of that piece of bacon before speaking up again.]
You know, I've tried a lot of cooking since I got here! People make extra food all the time, and there are so many restaurants... But yours is still my favorite. [His smile becomes a little more subdued after that, and he says (to his eggs):]
I'm glad you're here. I know it isn't the best place to be sometimes, but... [It's already hard enough without Alice. He's not sure he would be able to handle things even half as well without Gil, too.]
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I'm glad you're here, too. It doesn't have to be the best place; if you're here, it's where I belong.
[ and Alice missing does make it hard, and he knows it far more so for Oz than himself.
He puts a some more bacon on Oz's plate before putting some egg and bacon onto his own, finally setting the remaining pieces on a plate in the center of the table for easy grabbing later and returns to go turn the stove off and set the pan down on an alternate burner to cool off. ]
And... you will be making food just as well with a little more time. [ ok maybe not but Gil is biased and Oz can do anything (but it'd be a lie to say he's not happy at the idea Oz doesn't and depends on him, instead, so no complaints from Gil here, ever. ]
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He beams at Gilbert from across the table when he sits down again, swinging one foot idly beneath his chair.]
That's a little too hopeful for this situation, isn't it? [His expression says TEASING IS INCOMING--] It'd take years and years to catch up! Unless you have any secret tips or tricks to becoming a good chef really quickly... Ah! It's the apron, isn't it? I'll have to get the cutest one I can find!
[HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE HAVING A SERIOUS CONVERSATION BUT HE KEEPS SIDETRACKING HIMSELF WITH STUPIDITY.]