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morganknight

[His reaction ought to be pretty gratifying, then, because it goes like:]

Oooh! Dolmeh!

[He has one in his mouth almost before the word ends, and he's scooped up a sandwich with his other hand. At least he swallows before he speaks again.] If this is what helping you rewards me with, I'm the luckiest man alive!

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colchismagecraft

[It would be hard to see under her hood, but her eyes lit up at his reaction. At least she was able to surprise him- and he seemed delighted with her choices!

She was a rather inexperienced cook, so the flavours hadn't come out perfectly, but she'd tried her best, and the taste was still pleasant. So, success?]

Well... you've seen me at my worst and talked me through it, and... you heard me out when I spoke of my legend so. I couldn't not repay you. I'm just glad you're enjoying it.

[Caster helped herself to some of the food once he'd had a chance to tuck in.]

From:

morganknight

Naw, you didn't have to repay me. That's what friends are for. But I sure as heck am not complaining that you did, because man.

[Sandwiches, especially like the ones she's made, are like home to him. He used to get a sandwich for work most every day, made by one of his family members or the other, and they always tasted better than the richest dumb food anyone could buy.]

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colchismagecraft

[Her expression brightened a little as he referred to her as his friend. Another reminder that she actually had allies here.]

I admit I was a little worried you were going to suggest something rather complicated... I'm not too experienced with cooking, but I wanted to try, at least.

[She couldn't help but smile. He really did seem to be enjoying her food!]

From:

morganknight

[This is the perfect gift after a morning of hard work, so she really chose well indeed. He hadn't at any point found helping her to be a burden or anything, but if he had this would more than make up for it!]

Aside from cars, I'm a simple man with simple tastes, so you don't have to worry there.

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colchismagecraft

That's a relief... I can't say I'd know the first thing about cars, though. They were somewhat after my time.

[Have you seen how awful she is with modern tech?]

So how have you found working here?

From:

morganknight

[No, but it's a safe assumption. He still thinks she'd love his car.]

Reminds me of growing up, actually. We used to work in the fields at my school, for discipline and training purposes.

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colchismagecraft

[She'll take a nice car over a boat, so...you never know?]

Oh, really? So all of you were involved?

I suppose the closest I've done to manual labor like this was helping out aboard the ship when we were at sea, but even then I mostly relied on my magic

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morganknight

Yep. It was a boarding school, so the whole 'earn your keep' part fed into that. And it worked great, I think. At the very least I don't have any problem with physical labor!

You do seem like you'd have relied on your magic for most things, though.

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colchismagecraft

I see... I suppose this is what you're you used to, then. You said that was where you learned martial arts as well, didn't you?

And of course, when you're as powerful as Sorceress as I am, using your magic to solve most problems comes naturally.

[It was at that point that a house-cat sized skeletal dragon bounded over to investigate the picnic, climbing up onto Caster's lap and peering at Morgan curiously.]

... There you are, little one.

From:

morganknight

[Morgan gets about a syllable into a reply when he has to slap his hands over his mouth and bend over slightly, body shaking. Lest Caster worry, after managing to suck in some air he gets the fierce giggles just a little bit under control.]

Oh my god, he's so cute!

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colchismagecraft

[The little dragon was fierce, dammit! And just to emphasise that it was just as scary and intimidating as it's mistress, it stood up proudly on it's back legs and gave Morgan a roar! ... Which ended up sounding like an adorable baby crocodile and did nothing to help it's case.

Even Caster couldn't help but chuckle- both at Morgan's reaction and at her familiar's antics.]

Stop that, you.

From:

morganknight

Look, if you don't behave, I'll have to bring out my own fierce protector. [Morgan waggles a finger at the little guy.] Before the might and wrath of Typhon, you'll quake! Quake I tells ya!

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colchismagecraft

Typhon, hm? Now I'm curious.

[Whilst Caster seemed intrigued by the prospect, the little dragon stared up at Morgan's finger like it was a challenge, wriggling itself ready to pounce!

Judging from the way it was wagging it's tail though, it did seem to be having fun.]

From:

morganknight

[No chance to pounce -- because Morgan withdraws that hand to plunge it into his coat. A deep reach into an inner pocket later, and he produces...]

Behold! Typon, the Slayer of Fingers, the Ever-Watching, the Bitey!

[Nine hydra heads raise on nine hydra necks from one tiny hydra body. Three of them regard Caster, curiously; two of them eye the dragon instead. One of them is attempting to steal the sandwich in Morgan's other hand. Two of them are furiously wrangling a scrap of cloth, striving for dominance. The last one is asleep.]

From:

colchismagecraft

Ah~ You have a little hydra~!

[Her eyes light up, what a cutie it was!

Caster's familiar definitely saw this as a challenge, puffing itself up to prove it was best familiar thank you.]

From:

morganknight

[Morgan's eyes go wide for a second, before he squeezes them shut. All his effort and energy are now going to stop him from giggling furiously over how absolutely adorable Caster is.]

[Typhon, meanwhile, turns three of his head to look at the little dragon in a weird triangle pattern. The two tussling heads have now both grabbed Morgan's thumb and are trying to pull it in opposite directions. It doesn't really hurt at all.]

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colchismagecraft

That doesn't hurt you, does it?

[Is...that why he's shutting his eyes like that?

At this rate it was going to lead to the two familiars playfighting, wasn't it? Her dragon was certainly trying to size up the opposition!]

From:

morganknight

Naw, he's harmless. It's a twinge at most. He's only playing.

[Typhon can probably be fiercer, but he's never seen it. Even if the little hydra is hissing challenge at the tiny dragon.]

From:

colchismagecraft

[Yup, tiny dragon was making super intimidating little crocodile noises!]

He's a bad influence on the little one.

From:

morganknight

Typhon's not doing anything, don't besmirch him.

[Typhon has shifted a full five heads to looking at her dragon, though he looks more perplexed than intimidated.]

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colchismagecraft

He is looking unfairly adorable and getting the little one all riled up.

[Darn it, Typhon was not looking intimidated! The dragon watched him, plotting it's next move...]