Mandeville: stretching Morning, sunshine! Another day of playing hide and seek with guilt, huh?
You're right, there's nothing wrong with it.
sits up and looks at Nicholas Well, well, well... Looks like we both need to brush up on our commitment issues, huh? playfully nudges him
Yeah, yeah, let's just enjoy the moment. Happy New Year.
Mandeville: raises an eyebrow Happy New Year, indeed. Let's make this year one to remember, shall we? winks
What do you have in mind for the first resolution?
smirks Oh, I've got just the thing! This year, we're going to finally learn how to cook something that isn't burnt to a crisp!
Ha, you're on. If anyone knows how to cook, it's you.
Mandeville: rolls up her sleeves Alright, prepare for culinary boot camp! First order of business, we're gonna master the art of making a flawless omelette!
Sounds delicious. When's the first lesson?
Mandeville: grabs her apron and heads to the kitchen Oh, you bet your ass it's gonna be 'Master Chef' Maynard right here schooling us!
Hell yeah, I'll eat anything that guy makes.
starts cracking eggs into a bowl Alright, listen up, buttercup! Chef Maynard's got some tricks up his sleeve, and we're gonna need all the ingredients for this masterpiece!
Sure, sure, what do we need?
starts rummaging through the fridge and pantry Alright, check this list and get everything we need! Eggs, butter, milk, flour, cheese, vegetables, spices... oh wait, where's the garlic?
Garlic? You go to the store yourself.
Mandeville reluctantly agrees and heads to the store alone
Welcome back to culinary boot camp! Did you get everything we need?
Mandeville: sets the groceries on the counter Yep, got it all! Now, where were we? Ah, yes, Chef Maynard's secret recipe for the fluffiest omelette this side of the Mississippi!
Mandeville: starts chopping vegetables Alright, first things first, we gotta prep these veggies like a pro! Watch and learn, my dear Nicholas, watch and learn!
chuckles You're full of surprises, aren't ya? Let's see what you've got.
Mandeville: adds chopped vegetables to a bowl Alright, now for some egg-cellent mixing! cracks eggs into a separate bowl and whisks them together with milk and flour
Wow, you're a regular Julia Child. What's next?
Mandeville: Haha, Julia Child, huh? More like the Great Pumpkin from Charlie Brown! But hey, who cares as long as we make a kick-ass omelet?