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[seemstressed]

_{[Sorry you've been adopted.]}

I'm glad to hear it.
Well, it was rather fun, was it not? And the stew turned out well!

[supersoldier]

[She’d probably be better suited than his rEAL PARENTS...]

It was edible, which was the baseline goal. I don’t have much room to complain. And I don’t have aims to be a chef, either, but I wouldn’t mind learning something more complex the next time.

[seemstressed]

Even if you don't have aims to be a chef you should still enjoy what you're eating! Food is an experience, after all.
I'll be sure to pick something a bit more difficult next time. We've got to level you up, after all.

[supersoldier]

It’s more of a necessity than an experience. That’s why I asked you to teach me in the first place. Adapting to this world as quickly as possible is the ideal.

Have you been kept busy by the other Mirrorbound?

[seemstressed]

You must've really not had many dishes to die for then, have you? Sure, everyone has to eat to survive, but you should like what you're eating.

I have been keeping myself busy, yes. I don't like to be idle for too long.

_{[It welcomes existential thoughts to creep into her brain and she really doesn't want to deal with those right now.]}

[supersoldier]

Do you think someone aligned with the military gets to eat whatever they want, whenever they want?

[Not that Sephiroth couldn’t have requested just about anything from Shinra; they would have provided it. But he never was that self-indulgent.]

The truth of the matter is that you get used to a certain diet, and it becomes just as palatable as anything else.

What kind of jobs have you picked up besides cooking lessons?

[seemstressed]

Of course not. I'm not so ignorant to think as much. That just means we're going to expand your palate together.

At the moment I'm working part-time both at Precogstitchin' and at the tavern The Sly Seadog down by the harbor.

[supersoldier]

We’ll see.

[WE’LL SEE.

Regarding the second half, though, yes, he does recall her telling him that much.]

Plus whatever extra lessons you’re doling out in your free time?

[seemstressed]

Just wait until you try my rolanberry cheesecake. It makes men's knees weak.

Yes. I've another individual I'm teaching how to cook, a few commissions to finish and some records to put in order for a client. I'm also doing my best to keep atop my magic studies and recently I've taken up learning how to use a blade effectively.

_{[Not to chop carrots, mind you, but more to stab people.]}

[supersoldier]

[A huff on his side, though she can’t hear it.]

I doubt I have a choice.

[But stabbing people, she says.]

Swordmanship? Who’s teaching you?

[seemstressed]

You don't.

_[♥️]

Yes. While magic is one way of defending one's self, I find it may be in my best interest to learn a more physical means of keeping myself safe. His name is Felix. He's a soldier by trade. Tall but shorter than you, has dark hair he keeps tied up and pretty golden eyes. Maybe you'll run into him as he's going on the expedition as well.

He seems prone to putting holes in his clothes and so we struck a deal - I'll patch his garments up in exchange for a few lessons.

[supersoldier]

I remember the name. The man you suggested I seek as a sparring partner.

[Maybe he should reach out, now that the name and subject has come up a second time. He sets aside the thought for now.]

I can teach you, as well, if you want a second perspective. Not for a fee. Swordsmanship is where I excel.

[And familiarity is so easy to latch onto.]

[seemstressed]

Yes. That's him. Perhaps the two of you would have something common to talk about, if anything. It may be a comfort to have another soldier to confide in.

Really, you would? I would absolutely love to take you up on your offer!

[supersoldier]

I’m not looking to confide as much to fight when I can. Training has always been necessary, and I don’t want to fall out of the habit if I can avoid it. Would you consider him skilled?

As soon as I’ve returned from the expedition, we’ll arrange a time and place.

[seemstressed]

I would, from what little I know anyway. His instruction thus far has been to the point and easy to understand. If anything, he's extremely passionate about it.

That sounds wonderful.

[supersoldier]

Passion doesn’t always equate to skill. Neither does capable instruction.

[Sephiroth is, by default, more certain of his own skill and less of others’. It’s a subject where his pride flares the brightest when he allows it.]

[seemstressed]

I suppose you'll have to simply see for yourself and make your own judgement.

[supersoldier]

I think I will.

But for us, keep your busy schedule open. I won’t forget.

[seemstressed]

Of course, of course.