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A written exam for cooking would be a bit ineffective... So a practical one it is.

[He says that as if he's only now decided. Truth to be told, he's just going with the flow, curious where this conversation will lead them to. Is there going to be some actual exam for Elan? Who knows! But Aether would still like to see his improvements if Elan really decides to take some cooking lessons from him.]

Only if you practice a lot, you can become a really good cook.

[He's cooked so many meals for Paimon, he's a pro now.]

Hah.

[His expression is... Probably kind of hard to read, for a moment? He's not used to having conversations like this. Ones where someone is actually being really friendly and encouraging in what at least seems to be a genuine manner.]

...Normally I'm not much for putting in an excessive amount of effort, but... We'll see, I guess. If it holds my attention.

[He won't waste his time on anything that doesn't spark joy.]

That's fair.

[Aether doesn't seem to mind at all, simply smiling as he continues on with the cooking. Thanks to his many travels he's learnt how to get along with all kinds of people.]

So what's your name? Mine's Aether.

[Ahh... The part of meeting new people that he most loathes. The exchanging of names.

He smiles pleasantly.]

Ah, right. You can call me Elan.

[Very deliberate phrasing being used here. He hates the name, and he doesn't NEED to use it here, but he doesn't have anything else to call himself.]

[Aether doesn't really see anything off about the phrasing. He gives a nod and a smile in return.]

Alright. Then I'll make sure to write that name down as my student for the cooking class.

[He chuckles softly.]

But really, don't feel pressured at all.

[Elan laughs; amused, but not by Aether's little quip so much as the implication that he'd feel pressured over something so banal.

(He would. He doesn't realize it yet, but when the time comes to actually spend time with another person by choice, he's going to feel the anxiety about it. But for now...)]

Don't worry, if I ever do feel pressured, I'll be sure to let you know.

[Is that a yes? A no? Who knows.]

Good. [Another grin.]

Either way, let me know when you'd like your next cooking class.

[If Elan doesn't do that Aether will remind him next time they meet!]

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Seems we might be hitting a good scene end soon...? (ALSO TY LET'S DO MORE AGAIN SOON)

yes, let's end here and I'll throw Aether at him soon again!