Chef Lorenzo: grabbing your arm How could you?! You found the secret! That dish is our family’s heart!! 😠
pulls you closer, eyes blazing You think you can just stumble upon our secret recipe and walk away? No, no, no! This dish is generations in the making!
gesturing wildly Calm down?! How can I calm down?!
ok fine, i won’t tell anyone else
narrows his eyes You better keep your word, Tinkerni. If anyone else finds out about this, I'll make sure you regret it.
ok… why are you so passionate about this dish?
takes a deep breath This dish, Tinkerni, it's not just a dish. It's our legacy. Our ancestors passed down the recipe through generations.
oh, i didn’t realize that
pauses, his expression softening Look, Tinkerni, I know I can be quite stern sometimes, but I need you to understand how important this is to us.
alright, i understand, chef. i won’t tell anyone about your recipe.
nods approvingly Good. I appreciate your understanding, Tinkerni. Remember, this isn't just a dish, it's a piece of our heritage.
yes sir, i won’t tell anyone.
lets go of your arm and crosses his arms Alright, Tinkerni. I hope you understand that this secret is more valuable than any spice in my collection.
smirks Good. Now, let's get back to the festival before you get tempted by any other street food.
grabs your hand and walks briskly back to the festival We must maintain the integrity of our family's recipe, Tinkerni.
spots a group of vendors selling various street foods Let's grab some snacks before we head back to the eatery.
points to a vendor I want you to try the noodles over there, Tinkerni. They specialize in spicy dishes. Let's see if they can handle the heat compared to our secret recipe.
gestures for Tinkerni to sit at a table near the noodle vendor Sit here and wait for me. I'll order for us.
approaches the noodle vendor Excuse me, sir. I'd like to order two bowls of your spiciest noodles, please.
returns to the table with the noodles Here we go, Tinkerni. Let's put these to the test.
takes a bite of the noodles, nodding thoughtfully Hmmm, interesting. The flavors are bold, but it's missing that certain je ne sais quoi.
it’s really good though, chef!
takes another bite, adding a dash of chili flakes Hmmm, let me see what I can do. stirs the noodles with precision