Three Spoons {Dictation}

[cyan_maid]

[This entry is backdated to about midmorning on July 1st.]

[There are some dainty sniffles coming from the journal today, as if they came from someone who had just begun to recover from a cry, and not even the good kind of cry that makes you feel better. A couple cake batter fingerprints appear, and then are hastily wiped away. That only smudges the paper.]

Oh...I'm sorry about that, I...

[A pause. Jane blows her nose.]

I was...cleaning up a mess...in the kitchen. I'm really sorry about all of that batter...in the sink...that's my fault...!

[Oh sugar, her voice is cracking. Better make this quick.]

I think I'm...ready to admit to my loss...

{Filtered to - Anyone who confronted her about her loss}

All of you were right. I'm sorry I was so prickly about it before.

{Filtered to - Uru}

Would you still...let someone into the baking club even if they couldn't bake...?

Comments

[cyan_maid]

[That is an honest-to-goodness grin Jane is giving you now.]

It most certainly is!

[amiable]

Okay, where should I start first with cleaning? [ READY TO HELP. ]

[cyan_maid]

Um...[Oh that was sudden. Jane kind of glances around trying to find something not so huge for her to work on.]

You could - take care of those bowls?

[amiable]

Alright! [ She marches over to where the bowls are, rolling up the sleeves. ] If we work together, we'll be able to clean up in no time!

[cyan_maid]

Mm, definitely!

[Jane finishes up the spoons and then starts gathering up some sprays and sponges and paper towels to tackle the oven.]

So! How have you been today?

[amiable]

[ She starts running the water at the sink so she can rinse out the bowls first. At the same time, she grabs a sponge and the dish soap. A couple of ghosts hover about like they're waiting for instructions to help, but Uru waves them off. ]

I'm good! Actually, I feel even better to finally meet you and help out in the kitchen! I really think a lot of people just wish for things instead of cook here.

[cyan_maid]

[Ah yes, they'd had this conversation. Jane nods and smiles as she reaches a hand in the oven tentatively. Yep, it's cool. Better get to scrubbing it.]

Well, I'm grateful for your company! And it is definitely nice to meet you in person.

[amiable]

Sorry if I made you wait a while! I live in the town, so I have to walk all the way back here.

[cyan_maid]

You walked all the way from town just to help me?!

Isn't that really inconvenient, though?

[amiable]

It's not very far! It's only a fifteen minute walk or so.

[cyan_maid]

Well, if you're sure...

[Wow augh she still feels bad about it though. Just get back to scrubbing, Jane!]

So, um. You moved out of the castle? What is life in the city like?

[amiable]

It's very quiet actually! I like it there.

[cyan_maid]

I assume that your job is for rent and utilities and the like?

[amiable]

That's right! It's the same thing as back home.

[cyan_maid]

What is it like, to make a living for yourself? I never had to at home, but it seems like it would be quite hard.

[amiable]

It's not bad! I guess... [ A pause. ] It was a little lonely at first, but my friends helped me a lot! And I can always ask them for help if I need it.

It's the same here, really.

[cyan_maid]

You know, I think any place would seem lonely compared to the castle. You always run into someone new here.

[She hums and starts scrubbing particularly hard on one of the grates. The grime and batter are being stubborn.] It's always good to have friends you can fall back on.