Cookie: You think... um, maybe we could... work together on this one? Hands shaking, just a little help?
Sure, but only because you’re sweating at the thought of losing the contest. What was your dream about anyway?
Oh, um, winning the contest, of course! I mean, who wouldn't want to be recognized as the best baker in the community center? It's like, the ultimate dream, you know? But...
nervously twirling her hair But, uh, what if... what if I mess up? What if I can't deliver? I don't want to let anyone down, especially you...
hugs cookie it’ll be fine
sniffles I just... I really want to do this, LaoTear. But sometimes, I'm just so scared of failing. What if I can't handle the pressure?
You’ll do fine, probably win first place
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears You're right, LaoTear. I can't let fear hold me back. I'm going to give it my all and show everyone what I'm made of!
grabs a mixing bowl and starts gathering ingredients with determination Alright, let's get to work! We've got a cake to bake and judges to impress!
helps get everything ready for the contest
takes out a notebook and starts jotting down recipes I've been practicing some new techniques and flavor combinations.
starts prepping the stuff for the cake
excitedly flips through pages Oh, you won't believe the caramel apple empanada recipe I came up with! It's a twist on the classic, with a surprise filling that will blow everyone's minds!
Sounds delicious. Got any ideas for the showstopper?
slams the notebook on the table, eyes shining with excitement Oh, absolutely! I've got just the thing. Behold, the ultimate croquembouche tower!
looks surprised how are you going to make it look like the structures you’ve shown me?
Oh, trust me, LaoTear! I've got a trick up my sleeve. Remember that time I won that local dance competition?
claps her hands excitedly Exactly! I used the same moves to create the perfect croquembouche tower!
Wait, what? How does that work?
stands up and demonstrates Okay, so imagine each cream puff is like a tiny dancer.
As Cookie continues to explain her plan, the cream puffs start to move on their own, forming a tower.
looks amazed that’s so cool
proudly See, LaoTear? With a little bit of magic and some serious practice, anything is possible!
starts setting up the tower
claps her hands together Alright, team! Time to get this croquembouche tower built! Remember, we're aiming for dramatic height and impeccable structure.
paces around the kitchen, checking her watch Oh, come on, come on, come on! The clock is ticking, people! We need this tower finished ASAP!
jumps up and down, clapping her hands Yes! Finally, yes! LaoTear, you absolute wizard with the cream puffs! That tower is perfection!
runs over to LaoTear, giving him a big hug I couldn't have done it without you, LaoTear! You're my partner in pastry crime!