eyes can't shine unless there's something burning bright behind
Aurelia nodded at the next set of instructions. Seasoning, she could do. So, she grabbed the spices and sprinkled them across the fresh meat, creating an even spread of flavors. If Saiden wanted something extra, he was free to add more. She stepped back to give him room and to finish relaying things to him, glancing over to gauge his reaction, to see if he would prod her for any other information.
Only, he didn't, and a pleasantly surprised smile parted her features when he broke out the rum. She took hers as he raised his and gladly followed suit, though her voice was a little quieter, a little less sure, "To the Ark." But she still smiled, because the gesture was quite welcoming.
She took a swig of the glass, smacking her flushed cheek against her teeth in a grimace. "Still not used to that," she glanced away, clearing her throat, "Not sure I ever will be."
When a few moments passed so that she could regain her composure and so that he could move on to the next step of cooking, Aurelia cocked her head to one side curiously. She parted the silence with her own inquiry, "So... why did you join the Ark, Saiden? More importantly, how have you put up with Jack for years?" There's a smile on her face again, small and humorous. But the look sobered as she listened for his answer.
Only, he didn't, and a pleasantly surprised smile parted her features when he broke out the rum. She took hers as he raised his and gladly followed suit, though her voice was a little quieter, a little less sure, "To the Ark." But she still smiled, because the gesture was quite welcoming.
She took a swig of the glass, smacking her flushed cheek against her teeth in a grimace. "Still not used to that," she glanced away, clearing her throat, "Not sure I ever will be."
When a few moments passed so that she could regain her composure and so that he could move on to the next step of cooking, Aurelia cocked her head to one side curiously. She parted the silence with her own inquiry, "So... why did you join the Ark, Saiden? More importantly, how have you put up with Jack for years?" There's a smile on her face again, small and humorous. But the look sobered as she listened for his answer.
Aurelia
