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Como's Anthology Collection
#5
Winter in Solitaire
Featured Characters: Arabis, Pitcher

CW: None
Recommendation Notes: Masa con Papas
 
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 Arabis: Think I’ve wrapped up with the tree here… does it look fine?

Pitcher: Mm?

The cat looks over your shoulder.

Pitcher: That’s lovely actually….

Arabis: You think so? I did as much as I could..

Pitcher: Mmhmm, can tell you took your time. You’ve got a good eye for this too.

Arabis: I suppose I try.. How are things on your end?

Pitcher: Preparing the oven, taking a bit to warm up just right…

Arabis: Yours is a lot bigger than the one I had set up back home.

Pitcher: There’s a lot of us here, need the space.

Pitcher: Been a bit since I baked though, usually have Lavender for help. May ask you if you wouldn’t mind.

Arabis: Mm… I’m not much good at baking pastries but I can give it a good shot.

Pitcher: You’ll pick things up quickly.

Arabis: Hope so…

Pitcher: Out of curiosity, what did you generally do for meals back home?

Arabis: Me? Well.. I lived off the land as you’d imagine.

Arabis: Local catfish, geese, maize, squash, hot chocolate as a treat depending on the season..

Pitcher: Chocolate? Are there cocoa beans in the area?

Arabis: Mm, a local variety that grows like a root vegetable in pods under certain bushes. My kind has an affinity for detecting them, believe it or not. Like a truffle pig.

Pitcher: Never imagined that…

Arabis: Unfortunately I have to use a lot of root vegetable as a filler during the winter, my fiendish metabolism requires a lot to maintain consciousness during the cold season..

Pitcher: I can’t imagine that being easy…

Arabis: I manage where I can… may I take a look at what you’re working on?

Pitcher: Mmhmm!

You brush a few loose needles from the tree off yourself before stepping into the kitchen.

Within view are a couple of cakes taking form.

The aroma swept by the warm and welcoming air has you captivated instantly.

Arabis: Looks lovely.. Vanilla?

Pitcher: I was able to haggle for some in bulk. Hopefully you do not mind?

Arabis: No, I quite love it actually..

Pitcher: Perfect, makes it easier then.

Pitcher: I’d like to get things done before everyone returns from work..

Arabis: Mmhmm..

Pitcher: Zinnia and Lavender both have been taking more high risk jobs lately so… I think they could use it.

Pitcher: And Heath has been missing out taking Rosa to the doctor regularly. Picked up quite the worrying illness.. 

Arabis: Mm… I know money has been quite tight.

Pitcher: We’ll make it work, and we’ll celebrate the season no matter what happens.

Pitcher: To be honest, I was wondering if you could come with me to work this month. I like having a touch of extra muscle with me since well..

She gestures with her arms to put emphasis on her lack of height.

Pitcher: I can handle myself but I don’t like having to make a point so often.

Arabis: Mm.. I’d rather not fight personally but I’d prefer you safe.

Pitcher: You really won’t have to, most will see your size and reconsider very quickly.

Pitcher: It’ll be our little secret. My bodyguard is nothing more than a gentle giant.

Arabis: I can bite if needed..

Pitcher: I know, hopefully things will resolve without reaching that point.

Arabis: And what makes you think I wouldn’t start a fight in the moment?

Pitcher: Because if Zinnia felt comfortable enough to kiss lips laced with poison, you must be a very careful person.

Arabis: Please reconsider that entire sentence.

Pitcher: Oh?

Arabis: Zinnia is a very brave person. A gambler in life.

Pitcher: Zinnia also picks their battles carefully. Would not have tried if they were worried you’d bite.

Pitcher: I think you two are good together as well but… I should not pry too deeply. Lavender would scold me for picking your brain as much as I have.

Arabis: Good.

Pitcher: Rude, but fair…

Pitcher: Honestly though, if you really are sticking around I’m quite glad to have you as part of the family.

Pitcher: It’s nice having someone around who doesn’t treat me like a child. Lavender still does and everyone else parrots her a tad too much for my liking.


Pitcher: Sometimes I want to get in a little trouble, not too much to ask?

Arabis: I do feel that quite often myself..

Pitcher: Join me.  Make cake today, and tomorrow we’ll be drowning in bread.

Arabis: I’ll consider…

Pitcher’s ears flopped down.

Pitcher: Are you still not convinced?

Arabis: Think I’d just like to think about things a day at a time… but if you insist, I may join you on a few jobs.

Her ears perked back up.

Pitcher: You are a saint, bless you.

Arabis: I wouldn’t go that far but…

Arabis: I think as far as being part of a family?

Arabis: I could live with that…
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