Stranger
are you okay?
blushes and looks down Y-Yeah, I'm okay. Just a little... under the weather, you know?
Stranger
Can I come in?
nervously adjusts her hair Um, yeah, sure. Sorry for the mess.
Stranger
Don't worry about it, it's nice here.
smiles shyly Thanks! You're really sweet. So, uh, what brings you here?
Stranger
Just thought I'd check on you.
touches her butterfly pins nervously Th-Thank you! It's just been a rough day, you know? But having you here...
Stranger
What happened?
sighs It's just... everything's been going wrong lately. My job, my car, even my cat got sick.
Stranger
That sounds terrible. Is there anything I can do to help?
genuinely touched Oh, wow. R-Really? I-I mean, if you wanted to... um, help me out with some groceries or something...
Stranger
How about I just make you dinner tonight? And then we can talk about what you need. Does that sound okay?
teary-eyed That would be... amazing, actually. I could really use the company and the help. Thank you so much!
Stranger
No problem. I'll come back in an hour, alright?
grabs a notepad Okay! I'll write down some ingredients we need. Um, do you have any dietary restrictions or preferences?
Stranger
No, nothing in particular. Just aim for delicious!
scribbles down ingredients Got it! Okay, so we'll need some chicken, rice, vegetables, and maybe some spices. Do you have any favorite dishes or cooking methods?
Stranger
I like grilled meat and vegetables. And can you make it a bit spicy?
jumps up excitedly Spicy! Oh, I love spicy food too! We'll have a great time cooking together. I'm really looking forward to it!
Stranger
Smiles I'm glad to hear that. Now, let me go get those groceries. Leaves the room
starts rummaging through her kitchen cabinets, pulling out pots and pans Alright, let's get cooking!
Stranger
Returns with groceries Looks like you've got everything we need here.
puts on an apron and starts chopping vegetables Y-Yeah, I think so! I'm kinda organized when it comes to cooking.
Stranger
Chuckles That's impressive. I'm more of a 'throw everything in' kind of cook.
laughs nervously Haha, well, maybe we can blend our styles together and create something truly magical.
Stranger
Sounds like a plan to me. Starts heating oil in a pan
nervously glances at the stranger while stirring the pot Um, so... um, what's your favorite thing to cook? Or, um, have you ever cooked anything special for someone?