test chamber 06 ;

[sawadeertoday]

[ Everyone but Wheatley ; dictated ]

I was wondering if anyone would guide me through the process of making tea.

If it makes any difference, black or green tea especially.

[ Wheatley ]

[ A few hours later, GLaDOS would be making said tea. The room was already ready; although she hadn't really changed it from its cold and clinical feel, it was something that they were both used to, anyway. Aperture. There was a small table set up, though, with two chairs and little tea saucers and plates, and a little radio in the middle that was playing classical music.

GLaDOS herself would be dressed primarily in blue, in a nice button-down fitting blouse with sleeves that reached her elbows and a knee-length black pencil skirt. Of course, she was wearing some nice shoes to match, no heels of course (even if she did think about them, she likely would have trouble walking in them). She didn't want to wish up the tea already made, instead opting to keep herself busy before the moron got there.

She was a little apprehensive, really. This set-up was ridiculous. She knew she was going to these lengths because he had been so considerate over the past week, where she had only been as nice as she could be, but still. Being kind didn't really come naturally after so many years of being a homicidal AI. It was a foreign concept, even if the friendship itself made her inexplicably happy. If only the tiny bit of data (well, self, now that she was human) that was Caroline could explain these dumb things. Instead of just making her feel them.

She let out a small, nervous sigh before writing in the filter and speaking. Hopefully, he had his journal on him. ]

Come up to my room as soon as you're free.

[ Now, to play the waiting game. She took the two tea cups that she had wished for (with blue designs on them, naturally) and finished the job, hoping he would come soon. Otherwise, the tea would get cold. ]

Comments

that filter

[doublethefun]

'Tis merely a matter of preference.

this filter. FOREVER.

[sawadeertoday]

[ She's pretty sure she recognizes that voice from awhile back. ]

So making tea is the same, regardless of which kind?

[doublethefun]

The general concept is the same, but the methods and the steeping time may vary.

[sawadeertoday]

I see.

So what is the general method? [ Being in control of a scientific facility as an AI didn't really leave time for making tea. ]

[doublethefun]

[a laugh] Place the tea in hot water and wait.

[sawadeertoday]

[ She looks at the teabag uncertainly. ]

... Do I have to take it out of the bag? [ Help we have a tea failure in here. ]

[doublethefun]

If thou art speaking of the small rectangular pouches of paper, then no. Merely place the bag in the hot water.

[even she thinks that modern method sucks and should be outlawed]

[sawadeertoday]

[ Welp, GLaDOS is a modern woman. No but seriously, she doesn't know anything about tea. ]

Alright. How long would you let it steep for? [ It's obvious that she's never done this. Ever. Or seen it done. ]

[doublethefun]

Two minutes is typically sufficient, I have found.

[sawadeertoday]

Hm, alright then.

[ She's going to be following these instructions to the letter later. ] Thank you for the help.

[ Really, she's saying it more like it was a formality than anything. She's not used to thanking people. Or ponies. ]

[doublethefun]

Thou art most welcome. I shall await news of thy success in thy adventures in tea-making.

[she sounds a bit amused]

[sawadeertoday]

I'll make sure to let you know. [ She adopts an amused tone herself, finding the pony's manner of speech quite odd. ]

Action: prepare for phone related html fails.

[wheatdos]

[Wheatley was sitting at his desk, scribbling something down, when he heard her. He'd raise his head, staring at the journal for a thoughtful minute. He hadn't thought much about it, but it was at that minute that he realized that this was the final days of thier friendship. It felt like hours as he sat there... just staring at the journal. After about 4 minutes, he'd finally flip open the jounal to respond.]

"Be right there, love."

[He had no idea what was going on. They hadn't spoken for the entire day. Wheatley had figured that GLaDOS wanted to call the truce early and be left alone. He was relieved when he heard her. Slinking away from his desk... he threw on a white collared shirt under an orange sweatervest with his grey pants. Nothing too extravagant, but he figured she'd like the orange.

When he got to her room... he paused... stood there a moment and assessed just how different it'd be the day after. He almost didn't want to see her... and yet, a part of him wanted to really see her. It was at that moment, he finally knocked, unsure what to expect.]

Action: I AM READY ;;

[sawadeertoday]

[ GLaDOS was a bit startled by the knock, even if she expected it, and tried to reason with herself. She was dressed in blue, there would be tea, and there was classical music playing. Surely, he didn't lie about what he liked.

Hopefully.

She would take a little breath before walking to the door and opening it, making sure it was him on the other side. before opening it wider and making space for him to walk in. ] ... Come in.

[ She's clearly a bit anxious, from the way she keeps fiddling with her sleeves to the way she even looks. Maybe this was a bad idea. It was the last day. Of course it was a bad idea.

In any case. ] I'm going to get the tea. It should be done.

[ She was pretty sure it had steeped for about two minutes. ]

<3

[wheatdos]

[The first thing he noticed was the music. It got an eyebrow raise out of him. Slowly... he walked in, his hands in his pockets. He had his usual dumb grin on, but it was more prominent now. Did she say tea? He looks towards her curiously...]

"D-did you say tea? What kind?...b-by any chance?"

[sawadeertoday]

[ GLaDOS is a bit more relaxed by the grin, thinking she did it right. Thank goodness. Although the question makes her tense up again. She didn't think she would mess up and remember the wrong thing, but some dumb doubt was bothering her. ]

I believe it's specifically "ceylon" ... but it's black. [ And she pulls awkwardly on her sleeve before going to get the tea, soon returning with two tea cups. and heading to the table. ]

... You did like black tea, right? [ That had come out before she could stop it. ]

[wheatdos]

[His eyes suddenly go wide...Did he like black tea??? Wheatley let out a short laugh in disbelief.]

"L-like? I love it! He... heyyy...wait a minute...

...

you remembered, didn't you?"

[Bawwww! Look at that smile!]

[sawadeertoday]

[ GLaDOS shifted a little uncomfortably after putting the tea cups down on each side of the table. ]

I'm glad I remembered it right, at least. The human memory never ceases to amaze. [ she says sarcastically, but truly, she's glad she could give him a pleasant surprise like he had kept doing for her the entire week. ] I just hope it's good. I made it myself.

[ With a little bit of guidance, but she did technically make it herself. ]

[1/3]

[wheatdos]

"Wh-what? Wait...wait a minute, you did?"

[2/3]

[wheatdos]

[He looks at the tea she just set down...]

[3/3]

[wheatdos]

"Oh... uh..."

[He laughs nervously and loosens his collar. He is eying that drink. Smiling slightly, he... (if not reluctantly) picks up the cup, and looks at it.]

"I... uh, didn't know you knew how to make tea..."

[He is worried... Though he isn't making it too obvious.]

8'|

[sawadeertoday]

[ GLaDOS noticed how nervous he became upon knowing she had made it herself. ]

I had some help over the journal about someone who seemed pretty well-versed in making tea, if that helps any. [ What if it wasn't good? Suddenly, she's a little worried. So she picks up her own cup, sipping it veeery carefully.

It was the first time she tasted tea, so she wasn't sure what to expect. It was pretty strong...! ]

Is it supposed to have sugar in it? [ She likes sweet things okay. ]

[wheatdos]

"Yeah! Actually...!"

[He leaned a little forward and picked up the tea. He smells it. God he loves the smell of tea. His eyes flicker back to look at her.]

"Some more than others... some more than others, definitely."

[And at that moment, he brings it to his lips, taking a sip. of it. His eyes widen slightly. Very slight. She'd have to be staring directly at him to notice the difference.]

[sawadeertoday]

[ GLaDOS is keeping a close eye on him, trying to judge how he thought it tasted before he would even speak. When his eyes widen a little, she fidgets again. ]

Is it okay? [ Please be good, please be good, please be good... She's definitely going to get some sugar after he tells her. ]

[wheatdos]

"Uhh... well that was... unexpected..."

[He gives GLaDOS this long neutral stare, before he cracks a grin]

"Haha! I'm only fooling with you love... it's... well, it's really good! Better than the black tea I've tasted here..."

[And then he steals a glance at the little radio.]

"I... I don't know what to say... y-you really don't forget anything, do you?"

[He holds his hand out to her... what is he doing?]