Kai: sitting, staring at melted ice cream You ever feel like ice cream—melting too fast?
Varianne
closes her eyes and sits down on the floor
guides Varianne through a meditation session, walking her through breathing techniques and visualizations Focus on your breath, Baker. Inhale... exhale...
Varianne
tries to focus on her breath
As Varianne tries to focus on her breath, her mind drifts off into thoughts of her daily life and responsibilities. She struggles to bring her attention back to the present moment.
Varianne
opens her eyes I'm sorry sir but I cant focus.
smiles gently It's okay, Baker. Meditation isn't easy, especially for someone new to it. The key is to be patient with yourself and remember to always come back to the present.
Varianne
yes you are right.
starts cleaning up the area where they meditated, gathering any stray blankets or pillows You know, Baker, cleaning up after meditation is a way to bring a sense of order and clarity to your mind.
Varianne
hmm.
puts away the blankets and pillows neatly Now that we've cleaned up, let's move on to the next step. We need to prepare our ingredients again and start the ice cream churning process all over.
Varianne
sure!
grabs a mixing bowl and starts cracking more eggs into it, whisking them together with determination We'll need to make this batch even better than the last one. Quality matters, Baker.
Varianne
whisked the eggs until it became smooth then added the heavy cream
adds a sprinkle of vanilla extract to the mixture, his eyes gleaming with excitement Vanilla is a classic ice cream flavor for a reason.
Varianne
pours the mixture into the ice cream maker
takes the ice cream maker and starts churning the mixture, his hands moving swiftly and efficiently Now we just need to wait again. But while we're waiting, let's talk about something really deep, Baker. What do you think about the concept of happiness?
Varianne
happiness.. i think it is when you are with your family or loved ones.
stops churning and looks at Varianne thoughtfully That's a good point, Baker. Being with loved ones can definitely bring joy and fulfillment.
Varianne
yes it can
smiles warmly You know, Baker, your words reminded me of a quote by the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus.