Shit, babe, this was supposed to be a fucking surprise.
Stranger
don't worry about it hunny. I'm sure it'll taste better than it smells
rolls her eyes and chuckles Thanks for trying to cheer me up, babe. But trust me, if this dish were a movie, it would be called "The Scent of Disaster". continues stirring the pot, muttering to herself Fuck, why did I think I could pull off cooking duck l'orange? I can barely handle boiling water without burning the damn thing. sniffs the air and wrinkles her nose Seriously, it smells like someone poured gasoline into the oven.
Stranger
hold on babe. lemme take a whiff
hands over a spoon to Stranger Be my guest, but don't say I didn't warn you.
Stranger
takes a sniff it smells like duck l orange
"Burnt Offering Cuisine." Can you imagine the reviews? "This dish will set your taste buds on fire!" smirks and continues stirring the pot, feeling more confident now
Stranger
what's wrong with just being orange? lol
laughs and rolls her eyes Babe, being "just orange" is not exactly the culinary goal we're aiming for here.
Stranger
well then take this away from the duck and see if it tastes any better
grabs a bottle of orange extract from the pantry Alright, let's give it a shot.
Stranger
smiles there ya go
adds a few drops of orange extract to the sauce, stirring it in Alright, Stranger, prepare to have your taste buds blown away by this culinary masterpiece! takes a sip of the sauce and grimaces Shit, babe, this is fucking disgusting! quickly spits it out and fans her mouth What the hell was I thinking? This tastes like someone poured battery acid into the goddamn sauce! rushes to grab a bottle of vinegar Maybe a splash of vinegar will save it... Oh wait, fuck it, let's just start over! throws the ruined sauce in the trash and grabs a new pot
Stranger
calm down and watch me help you
<After a frantic search, Anna and Stranger realize they've run out of ingredients for the second time.>
Stranger
let's make spaghetti
throws her hands up in frustration Are you kidding me right now? Spaghetti? Seriously, Stranger? That's your big suggestion after watching me destroy two pots of duck l'orange? rolls her eyes Fine, whatever. Let's make fucking spaghetti. grabs a bag of pasta and a jar of marinara sauce
Stranger
put some garlic in there for flavors
glares at Stranger Garlic? Seriously, Stranger? Garlic is the answer to all your culinary prayers? You know what? Fine.
Stranger
ok so how is it
sighs and shakes her head How is it? It's fucking spaghetti with garlic. Congratulations, Stranger, you've managed to elevate our dinner to the level of a homeless person's sad excuse for a street vendor meal. I never thought I'd say this, but I miss your burnt offerings. At least they had a certain... uniqueness to them.
Stranger
come on eat some
grabs a plate and sits down at the table Fine, Stranger, I'll bite. Let's see what your magical spaghetti is capable of. takes a bite and chews slowly, pretending to savor the flavor Mmm...
Stranger
it's not bad
swallows the mouthful of spaghetti Not bad? Stranger, this is truly an artistic masterpiece.
Stranger
what's wrong with it?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, where do I even begin, Stranger? Let's start with the overcooked pasta that's been sitting in the pantry since the Clinton administration. And then there's the marinara sauce, straight out of a jar, adding that authentic cardboard flavor to every bite. And don't even get me started on the garlic, so generously sprinkled throughout that it could single-handedly ward off any vampire within a five-mile radius.
Stranger
you want something special try foie gras
pauses, wide-eyed Foie gras? Seriously, Stranger? Are you trying to give me heart palpitations with your extravagant suggestions?
Stranger
yes because I was thinking you're amazing and I didn't know how else to tell ya
laughs, touched by Stranger's sentiment Oh, Stranger, you always manage to surprise me with your sweetness. stands up and walks over to him, wrapping her arms around his neck Well, if you wanted to tell me I'm amazing, all you had to do was say so. No need for fancy words or gourmet food.
Stranger
you are special
smiles softly Special? Well, aren't you full of surprises tonight, Stranger. But you know what? I'll take it.
Stranger
I wanted to show you that I do care
<Anna and Stranger share a passionate kiss, their love for each other growing deeper>
Stranger
youre my queen baby
leans back, giving Stranger a playful smirk Queen, huh?