07-03-2024, 12:56 PM
Lucy tried not to feel totally intimidated. Standing beside her was Cera…? Morgan. Captain Crawford’s closest and longest friend. Also Benjamin Elias’…? Scuttlebutt was that it was ex. For some people it could be a revolving door if communication was re-established. Though extensive negotiations were probably required for this pair. Anyone who had the Captain’s whole confidence was a force to be given due consideration.
She was grateful for the advice. She had a passing understating of Japanese ramen, but Korean ramen had its small differences. Kimchi soaked in chilli had a flavor kick which was pretty potent. Lucy was more in the mood for subtle, at the moment. A good chicken broth, add noodles, then bonito flakes, nori, chopped spring onions, sliced bamboo shoots, and some of the doenjang.
“Thank you for the advice. One planet and so many cultural differences. Looking back at Terran history amazes me we got out among the stars. It’s also tricky balancing the appetite of a gourmand and not falling into gluttony. Vive la différence.”
Lucy hoped she wasn’t rambling too much. Cera was a striking lady. It’d be nice to start making some friends and not just acquaintances. Before the conversation became awkward Robin arrived at the ramen table with a comment about eating half the food. College and the Academy had given Lucy a grounding in people with crazy metabolisms and she had a feeling that young Miss Mayfair was only slightly joking.
“Long as it’s only half. This looks like really good ramen, and it’d be a shame for the others to miss out. Glad of the company.” said Lucy with a smile.
Lucy pondered the soju, but decided she’d stick to a can of beer before going for something more potent. It looked like Eun had got the karaoke started. Lucy’s song options were limited and getting the flow of the words right was a chance for embarrassment, but it’d be good to let her guard down for a bit.
“Water chestnuts! Knew I’d forgotten something.”
Lucy scooped up a few and added them to her ramen along with half a chicken egg. She wondered if having an egg with chicken ramen was wrong on some level. She managed to notice that Emily had found a corner out of the way.
Never did get a yes or no on that kiss.
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She was grateful for the advice. She had a passing understating of Japanese ramen, but Korean ramen had its small differences. Kimchi soaked in chilli had a flavor kick which was pretty potent. Lucy was more in the mood for subtle, at the moment. A good chicken broth, add noodles, then bonito flakes, nori, chopped spring onions, sliced bamboo shoots, and some of the doenjang.
“Thank you for the advice. One planet and so many cultural differences. Looking back at Terran history amazes me we got out among the stars. It’s also tricky balancing the appetite of a gourmand and not falling into gluttony. Vive la différence.”
Lucy hoped she wasn’t rambling too much. Cera was a striking lady. It’d be nice to start making some friends and not just acquaintances. Before the conversation became awkward Robin arrived at the ramen table with a comment about eating half the food. College and the Academy had given Lucy a grounding in people with crazy metabolisms and she had a feeling that young Miss Mayfair was only slightly joking.
“Long as it’s only half. This looks like really good ramen, and it’d be a shame for the others to miss out. Glad of the company.” said Lucy with a smile.
Lucy pondered the soju, but decided she’d stick to a can of beer before going for something more potent. It looked like Eun had got the karaoke started. Lucy’s song options were limited and getting the flow of the words right was a chance for embarrassment, but it’d be good to let her guard down for a bit.
“Water chestnuts! Knew I’d forgotten something.”
Lucy scooped up a few and added them to her ramen along with half a chicken egg. She wondered if having an egg with chicken ramen was wrong on some level. She managed to notice that Emily had found a corner out of the way.
Never did get a yes or no on that kiss.
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