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[emet_sulk]

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If you were directed here by Hythlodaeus, kindly inform him that any messes he creates are his responsibility to clean up.

If this is Hythlodaeus: Please act like a bureau chief for once in your life and stop referring complaints to me.


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24th - delivery

[apshot]

[ Don't expect anything too fancy here. And a lot of it is because of Deku's shitty prodding but on the night of the 24th, there's going to be a phoenix flying by and dropping off baskets.

Expect to find the following with just a tag that reads "Old Man + 1:"

- 1 package of Coffee Balls
- 1 jar of wine jelly

Of course he did ask about his stupid "partner" so included is ( 1 ) small tray of lemon bars. ]

[emet_sulk]

[ Later in the day: ]

Did you make everything yourself?

[apshot]

[ And of course he debates answering ]

so what if I did

[emet_sulk]

[ How does he say this without being effusive or sappy? ]

'Twas very good. I can hardly believe you have the patience for making confectioneries.

[ Nailed it. ]

[apshot]

Wow. Sure you're okay old man? That's hella high praise coming from you.

[ NOT THAT HE WAS WORRIED ABOUT IT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. Shut up he was ]

I do all the cooking around this shitty house. Can't trust fuckers to get the flavor profile right so it's just better if I do it myself.

[ And maybe he just feels relaxed and at ease when he cooks? ]

[emet_sulk]

I know how that feels. Hythlodaeus is a menace in the kitchen, always attempting things with food that ought not to be attempted or even thought of to begin with. If I were to ask him to caramelise the onions, he would be the sort to pour literal caramel over them.

[apshot]

I'd like to think that shitty Deku is better than that. But there are days where even I wonder.

[ He's actually not that terrible but Bakugou just has stupidly high standards for things. ]

Your shit was easier on my tongue to do anyway. None of that overly sweet garbage.

[emet_sulk]

Hah. It seems we have something in common after all.

Perhaps you could show me how to make those lemon cakes sometime.

[apshot]

[ Ah huh. Yeah... "in common" all right.

It takes a moment for Katsuki to get back on this. Not the first time that someone has asked him for things like this. ]

Wouldn't hurt if you're out to impress your "companion."

[emet_sulk]

Not so much to impress as to have something I can make as a gesture of gratitude every once in a while. Or a reward for good behaviour.

[ At least Emet-Selch won't be incompetent student? ]

[apshot]

Is he your partner or your pet?

[ And see that's what makes Katsuki even consider it. ]

[emet_sulk]

Sometimes he does feel much like the latter. My hope is that if I take the initiative to appease him then he will stop acting out for my attention.

[apshot]

Is that what you really want? Less attention?

[ Bakugou isn't the same. He wants Deku's eyes to never leave his goddamn back. ]

[emet_sulk]

No. I said I want him to stop acting out for it. Of course I desire his attention.

[apshot]

You two are extremely fucking weird. Anyone ever say that?

[emet_sulk]

I believe this is where one traditionally says, "You will understand when you are older."

[apshot]

I honestly really don't want to understand. You guys can keep that shit to yourself.

[emet_sulk]

If you insist. Although I'm sure you will change your tune in a few years' time.

[apshot]

Not if your partner doesn't give mine any more ideas. I've already gotta deal with "Kacchan Kacchan Kacchan" all the damn time.

[emet_sulk]

Are you saying you want less attention from him?

[ Tossing those words right back at you, boy. ]

[apshot]

Course not!

Just doesn't YOURS have a nickname for you that also makes you cringe a little?

[emet_sulk]

[ He's right but does he have to say it. ]

If you truly dislike it and your friend has your best interests at heart, it should be a simple matter to tell them to stop using it.

[ Not really answering the question there. ]

[apshot]

So why don't you tell yours to stop the shit that annoys you?

[ He can play that game too ]

[emet_sulk]

Have you met Hythlodaeus? He takes 'no' for permission and permission as encouragement. Rather than corral his antics, I have taken to turning them back on him. It is proving quite effective.

[apshot]

I don't know?

[ He has, but as a bird. ]

Just how do you do shit like that then?