Do You Want Marshmallows? (Caerwyn, Fitz & Open)

[Jacob Clark]

Jacob and the two first years had left the lawn's excitement to get some hot chocolate and cookies in the Kitchen. This wasn't the first time Jacob had been to the Kitchens and it wouldn't be the last, but this was the first time that he'd be there with these new friends.

Jacob got out some mugs and invited Fitz and Caerwyn to take a seat at the prep table in the kitchen's center. "Here you go you two. Just a tiny little mug to get you started." These were not your average mugs though, they were GIGANTIC at approximately 500 ml each.

Jacob was over near the range stirring some Peruvian chocolate paste tablets as they melted in the bottom of the copper sauce pan. "The secret for a quality hot chocolate is in the beginning stages. Here..." he handed them the wrapper from the chocolate. "this is a great brand from Peru."

[Caerwyn Catrin Ariyana Kynward]

Entering the room with a twirl that sent her pettiskirts spinning Caerwyn happily followed Jacob towards Cocoa and warmth. She danced the few steps over to one of the chairs and sat down with a flounce. She pulled some cookies out of her bag and set them on the table, swinging the feet that didn't touch the floor as she did so.

"Ooooh I love Cocoa, Here are some cookies for us " she told Jacob with a little smile before turning her attention to the door "Freddie sit by me" she said to her friend holding her hand out to him.

[Fitzwilliam Wentworth]

After a day filled with excitement Fitz was very ready for some slow-time. He was excited at the prospect of trying Jacob's version of Hot Chocolate. He came into the scene very animated and when Caerwyn said to come and sit with her, he walked straight over and with a flourish, took her out stretched hand in his, bowed deeply, kissed the back of it, and said, "but of course I shall, mademoiselle."

After his dramatics, he sat down next to her and with great anticipation waited for the chocolate to be done. "So the best is from Peru then?"

[Jacob Clark]

As Jacob added the chocolate to the now melted chocolate paste, he heard Caerwyn say 'cocoa' and nearly dropped the milk in his off hand. He regained his composure and continued to stir while he finished off the rest of the milk. Then with as much poise as possible he said to her in the sweetest tone, "Oh my princess, I didn't know that you wanted cocoa. I can stop making this Hot Chocolate and make some cocoa if you'd prefer." He was being a little misleading, but he really loved chocolate. "I mean, this chocolate is really good, but I'd understand if you'd like something else." He turned to face her and attempted to use his most sincere face. "I'd do anything for you my little princess." Like a period at the end of the sentence he winked at her.

Then he answered Fitz's question, "I really like Peruvian, but Brazilian is pretty good too."

[Caerwyn Catrin Ariyana Kynward]

Caerwyn blew a kiss to Freddie when he finished with her hand. She was a little confused when Jacob offered to toss out the Hot Chocolate, though she took his princesses in stride more like they were a right. "Silly Silly" she told him with a little giggle "What you are making is just fine, it is like my Mommy makes it but don't you think Cocoa is a cuter word then Chocolate" she gave him her best smile and opened her big green eyes wide giving him "the cute eyes"

"Freddie Freddie" she started turning her face to him so he got "the cute eyes" too. "Do you want some cookies?" she asked as she reached out and taking his hand that was closest to her swinging it in rhythm with her legs. "Don't worry my Mommy made them, not me" she assured them both.

[Fitzwilliam Wentworth]

He couldn't feel lighter than he felt when they were together in the moment, like now. "Cookies, but of course." He took one with his off-hand and gave it a big bite. The delicious flavors filled his mouth as the hummed in satisfaction. Without fully finishing his bite he said, "They're really goooood," Chocolate escaped his mouth slightly as he spoke. "But don't be so hard on your cookies my Princess. Your cookies are super delicious." Some of Jacob's personality had worn off on Fitz as he attempted to make is best impression of a real Host.

[Jacob Clark]

He could hardly believe his ears. Obviously this girl was sorely mistaken about this singular topic. "Princess Kynward, you are aware that cocoa traditionally refers to that powdered substance that you add water to, right? There are purveyors of cocoa that mascaraed their product as Hot Chocolate, but only chocolate prepared using authentic methods can truly be called Hot Chocolate." He gave her a look of 'you know you're adorable but I'm still right'.

[Caerwyn Catrin Ariyana Kynward]

"Oh no" Caerwyn told Freddie keeping his hand and grabbing herself a cookie with her free one "You have never eaten cookies I made...They are most horrific" she nodded her red head vigorously "But I can make yummy cupcakes!" she told him before turning her attentions to Jacob "I know that Tomaki Sempai" she told him sticking the tip on her little pink tongue out at him "But I like my word better" she batted her lashes and stood her ground "But for you tonight I will call it Chocolate just for you" she gave Freddie's hand a friendly squeeze and giggled some more.

[Fitzwilliam Wentworth]

"Oh they can't be that bad, you're just being modest, but I love cupcakes. Especially the lemon ones with lemon icing." They were all having great fun together. Like good friends should. He'd always wanted to have great friends, and now he thought that he'd really found some. He smiled as he surveyed the scene between the three of them.

As Caerwyn finished her declaration about the naming for the night's beverage he called out, "Here, here for chocolate!"

[Jacob Clark]

"I agree, hurray for chocolate." He gave the solution it's final stirs and then ladled great scoops of the semi-sweet liquid into the MASSIVE mugs. "Here's some for you Princess." he handed her a great big mug full. He repeated the same procedure for Fitz, "Knightly Sir." Finally, he lowered the flame to next to nothing and filled his own 'mug of power' and sat down opposite the happy couple. "Cheers." he lifted his mug to toast the occasion, "to true friendship."

[Caerwyn Catrin Ariyana Kynward]

"Here here" Caerwyn called out in her sing songy little voice before clinking mugs and taking her very first sip "Oh my this is lovely!" she told him as she set her mug down and licked her lips carefully. "So my Freddie, do you like it?" she asked him conversationally before taking yet another sip of her drink. "So boys help me think of some new amusements to keep the winter from getting too boring" she put the challenge on the table and waited their replies.

[Fitzwilliam Wentworth]

"Huzzah for chocolate." he too joined mugs with the others, "and to friends." His first gulp of the mixture transported his mind to a frozen wasteland were only he was warm and comfortable. Suddently he was back, or had he never left? "This is fantastic Jacob."

When Caerwyn asked for ideas for the winter, he tought long and hard. An idea came to mind, "what about watching that muggle show at your house Caerwyn? Jacob hasn't seen it, and I'm always interested in watching it again. Then Jacob could see our Tomaki Sempai."

[Caerwyn Catrin Ariyana Kynward]

"Oh yes we should watch it again" she answered before getting a thoughtful look in her green eyes as she pondered the second half of his comment. "Yes perhaps he can" she finally said "But of course we would have to be sure of his leadership skills first" she finished leaning against Freddie as she continued to study Jacob.

[Jacob Clark]

"Thank you for you observations," he said in reply to their tasting of the chocolate. "It's perfect for a day like today." He cradled the mug and took a healthy sip of the elixir. A hum of pleasure escaped has he took another.

When the two of them spoke of an idea for him to see a muggle show and some Tomaki Sempai, he was flabbergasted. He didn't know exactly what to say, and that was out of the regular for Jacob. "What are you two talking about? And who is this Tomaki Sempai?"

[Fitzwilliam Wentworth]

He could understand Jacob's confusion. After all, he was clueless not more than a month ago when he'd gone to Caerwyn's house for the first time to see the festival of the senses. "Oh, Jacob don't get us wrong. There is this muggle animated feature that features a main character that is very much like you. That's why we keep saying his name...Tomaki Sempai." He didn't know how else to describe it to someone who may have no real exposure to muggle animation.

"I think I would be a load of fun. Not to mention that we'll all be in the know about the same jokes." As he explained he put his arm around Caerwyn and scooted closer.