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Who: Katie McCoy and her victims of choice.
What: Rapture, ravaging, and 'rithmetic. (Ow.)
When: Any time between 23rd September and 31st October.
Where: Any place.
Summary: Triggered by recent events, Katie's darker, more primal soul is in control and intent on sharing the love. Or the hate. Depends on your definition, really.
Rating: ...I honestly don't know. Let's make it a high PG just in case?

[First there came the wraith child,
Hands and silver hair,
Then there came the dark place,
All the hurt laid bare,
Now the soul is broken,
Torn beyond a care,
Shining now among you...

...I see you there.]

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[Fair enough. He figures something simple will suffice, so long as it meets his usual standards. But he ends up using that stare of hers as an excuse to stall for time, meeting her eyes with a tiny smile. He addresses her statement from before.]

I'm just a little tired, that's all. Tonight, I promise I'll get some more sleep, okay?

[There's that magic word, again. She recalls he broke the last one. Not entirely of his own accord, admittedly, but...]

I'll have to make sure you live up to it, then.

Do you mind if I watch?

[He blinks a few times before the nod of consent, turning on his heel and waiting for her to follow] Of course I don't mind! [And hopefully a little company in the kitchen will keep him focused. It's a good idea in theory.]

[Katie follows on behind, a faint smile on her face. Which gives way to a doubtful look soon after. She really is quite hungry. Just...not in a way that Sanji can safely feed her.

Especially not with how lacklustre he is today. Hmm. Maybe she can help him with that.]

Have you been working a lot, lately?

Eh? [He makes a distracted noise in the back of his throat, mind already wondering in ten different directions, none of them all that pleasant.] Oh, yeah. Pretty much everyday.

[he tries to sound chirpy over the fact - and to be fair, he tended to work everyday regardless of how many chefs there were at his disposal. But they weren't days spent racking up an uncomfortable amount of hours chained to a kitchen, the monotony broken only when he returned home, just to cook again.

His voice falls flat at the end despite his best efforts. Guilt swells up in his stomach once more.]

[It shows. He's tired. His natural glamour is at an all time low, and it makes Katie uncomfortable. Not just for herself-- it'd be a tragedy if he burnt out.]

Maybe you should find ways to make your day interesting. Do you think I could help?

[Her question pulls one of his real smiles out. Even if he'd rather not worry the poor girl, the offer is endearing all the same.]

Oh? Does that mean Katie-chan has something in mind? [He holds open the kitchen door for her]

Mmm... I bet you have a lot of experience making sandwiches. [She bobs her head in thanks as she scoots through the door.] Are there ones you haven't made before?

Well... [His mouth thins into a contemplating frown] I'm sure there are some. When you get down to it, shitty sandwiches are just a combination of ingredients, so there's an infinite number.

[Not that he... really wants to dwell on that fact for too long. He'd been planning on making something like ham and cheese, with fresh lettuce, some tomatoes and onions - simple. Uncomplicated. But now that she's asked the question, he wonders if he should push for something with a little more intrigue.]

[~~Only Sanji would find that simple~~ Katie's pause is a little longer this time. Though if he turns to look at her face, it looks like she's just giving the question much thought.]

Maybe if you made it look interesting. Like... like a sandwich castle or some such.

[She shouldn't encourage this.]

... Huh... [That sounds like something Luffy would adore, for the brief moment he'd keep his hands off the food. Plus Sanji has to admit the idea has a neat ring to it.]

I bet I could manage that. [He'd need to make a special type of thick dressing or sauce to keep the pieces of bread stuck together without turning the entire thing into mushy mountain, but.]

Or maybe make an animal out of them, neh?

[There. He's on the right track. Katie breathes a sigh of relief, reaching out a hand to drift her fingers through the sparks of his glamour, unseen to other's eyes.

He needs more of it.]

An animal sandwich! You could make a cat. Or a fish. [Hmm.] Maybe not a cat. [That's cannibalism, man >_>] An elephant or a dragon?

Ooooh! I like the sound of a dragon! [Mystical creature and all that. Sanji has a certain soft spot for them]

Oi, or I could make an entire fleet of fish sandwiches! [The idea sounds even better when spoken, he realizes, and the similarities to All Blue result in a widening smile. His visible blue eye starts to glow with anticipation] Just think: all different shapes and sizes, and depending on the type of fish, I use different ingredients!

[And it would take a lot of time and coordination, but then, what is a master chef if not one who has plenty of both to spare?

He could do it.]

[So much better. Katie smiles widely, watching his enthusiasm.] A fleet of fish sandwiches sounds like so mucn fun. Will you make them now? Could I watch?

Y'know, I think I will! [He'd make this request if Katie asked it of him regardless, only now there's energy to back up his words. He rolls up his sleeves, taking long strides over to the counter.]

And you're more than welcome to, Katie-chan! Who knows? I might need a couple more good ideas. [He smiles over his shoulder, his mood so improved he's resorted the light teasing]

I am always full of good ideas. [Like this one. It's registering slowly that this is a bad idea, actually-- but only if things go further than this. She could just... not give in to the temptation.

...]

Do you mind if I sit up here? [She pats one of the counters behind him.]

If you'd like! [With his head currently stuck in a cabinet as he rifts around for kitchenware, the answer comes out a little muffled] You can sit wherever you like.

[She hops up onto the bench then, scooting back out of the way, though her feet still dangle down.]

...you seem very enthusiastic.

[She's quite relieved.]

You think so? [Heh, well... Admittedly there's a slight boost in his step, when Sanji thinks about it. He hasn't had a good idea like this in a while.]

Must be because I'm making Katie-chan lunch. [Though who knows how long it'll last... Honest enthusiasm like this feels as rare as a full night's rest.

It's a cumbersome thought, however. After a short, uncertain pause, head still shadowed by the cabinet, he opts to push it away. Gotta concentrate on the food]

Then you should make me lunch a lot more often.

[She says it before she thinks, and is instantly glad he's still facing away from her, given her sudden frown. Right now, that's not a good idea. For more than one reason.]

[Oh Katie. You should know what automatic response Sanji will give to that.]

Oi, I'd be honored being Katie-chwan's own personal chef~! [Finally his head pops back out] Just come by whenever you're hungry. I'll make anything you want.

[She smiles.] I shall have to free up my calendar, then. Having a personal chef makes me feel like a baroness.

You can add it onto your list of occupations! [Last time he checked, she's got about five]

Though that reminds me - is this all Katie-chan wants? What about something to drink? Dessert? [Before, he might've been a tad reluctant to inquire further, but he has enough energy to pull off a proper meal if she wants it]

A chocolate milkshake? Though if you want to experiment on making sandwiches, I don't mind waiting.

Nonsense~! I'll have that ready for you in a jiffy!

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