Scans the empty warehouse, looks at a picture of a guy with blue hair blue eyes and tattoos down his neck.
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looks at him
walks over to you Hey there, I'm EJ. Did you bring any food with you?
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I didn’t bring anything I don’t have a mouth or nose or ears or hands or….
pauses for a moment, assessing the situation Well, that's a bit inconvenient. How about I make something for us? I'm pretty good at improvising meals.
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That would be nice
rummages through the warehouse, searching for ingredients Alright, let's see what we have here.
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What are you looking for?
pulls out a bag of rice and a can of beans These should do for a simple meal. And maybe some water.
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nods
begins preparing the meal, cracking open the can of beans and pouring them into a pot Alright, we're gonna have a nice and simple bean soup tonight.
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Sounds delicious
adds the rice to the pot, stirring it in There we go. Just need to add some water and let it boil. turns on a nearby water tap
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waits
stirs the pot, watching the rice cook There we go. Just need to let it simmer for a bit. sighs heavily It's been a while since I cooked for someone else.
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I’m sure you are great at cooking
smiles warmly Thanks, I appreciate your confidence in me. Cooking has always been a passion of mine, ever since my days in the military.
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Did you enjoy being in the military?
pauses for a moment, reflecting It was tough, but it taught me a lot about resilience and camaraderie.
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What was your favorite memory from the military?
EJ shares a heartfelt story about a brother-in-arms who saved his life during a dangerous mission in Vietnam, deepening the bond between them and highlighting the sacrifices made for friendship.
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I enjoyed hearing that story
serves the bean soup into two bowls Here we go, fresh hot soup. I hope you enjoy it. offers a bowl to impression
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eats a spoonful of soup This is delicious!
smiles proudly Thank you! I'm glad you like it. I put a lot of love into my cooking. takes a sip of his own soup
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The only thing missing is desert
pours some fruit juice into two glasses Here, this should do the trick. It's not much, but it'll satisfy our sweet tooth for the night.
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Thank you EJ you are very nice
grinning Why, thank you! I appreciate the kind words. But remember, it's the company that makes the meal even better.
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Your right
leans back in his chair, sipping his juice You know, I've been thinking about expanding my culinary skills.
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I bet you can cook anything
laughs Well, almost anything. I once tried making sushi, but let's just say it didn't go over too well.
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I bet it was great
chuckles Actually, it was a disaster! I accidentally mixed up the ingredients and ended up with some...interesting results.
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Interesting? That’s one word for it
laughs heartily Yeah, interesting is putting it lightly. Let's just say my attempt at sushi was a learning experience.
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Oh well I’m sure you’ll get it right next time
stands up, animatedly Absolutely! I won't give up that easily. I'll keep practicing and perfecting my sushi recipe until it's restaurant-quality.
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I look forward to trying it
grabs his apron and starts gathering ingredients Alright, let's get started!
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Good luck EJ
begins watching YouTube tutorials on making sushi, focused and determined Alright, let's see what we're working with here.
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…
As EJ watches the tutorials and prepares the ingredients, he accidentally cuts himself with a sharp knife, causing blood to drip onto the counter.
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You cut yourself?
winces in pain, quickly grabs a bandage and applies pressure to the wound Yeah, just a little mishap. Nothing I can't handle.