scone | — SALTBURNT INBOX.

depends on what you're asking for. are you hungry?

No, I'm not. I do not speak to you on my own behalf.

What do you know about birth days?

[ flashback to nearly a decade of them spent in various states of fear, hurt, and imprisonment. the first time zeff and the other rowdy chefs at the baratie had thrown him a surprise party, sanji had had a panic attack, then told zeff to go fuck himself. ]

they're a happy time, usually when you eat a big fancy cake and blow out a bunch of candles. you need a cake? no one here can make one better than me. is it for your hot mum?

[ ——pause on everything for a moment as he gets his blood pressure BACK IN LINE. ]

I would thank you to not speak of my mother so comfortably. It is for my nephew. His name day is in a month from now.

—Did you get the previous cake to my mother, also? Plum, with roasted pecan and cinnamon? I had asked the other one to have it made. Not the younger other, the older one who doesn't cook.

Edited 2024-11-16 01:15 (UTC)

[ nephew? ew. ]

i can do a cake for your nephew. tell me about what he likes. flavors. nah, that wasn't me. you must've asked carmy. he and his friend aren't around anymore, but it's no big loss. if she likes plum cake, i can make her another. a woman should never be in want of cake.

This is not for my mother. Make her a cake in your own time if you like, just do not speak of it to me.

And I do not care what kind of cake it is. Something sweet, I suppose. With the candles. I only need it made, and made well.

[ one has to wonder why he's even asking for this, truly... ]

If I understand the calendar here correctly, it will be on the 16th of December. I would need it by then.

does she like other things than plums? most cakes are fairly sweet. that doesn't exactly narrow it down for your nephew. i can whip up something great, trust me, but if you want to ask him about his tastes, you can let me know in a couple days so i can make something a bit more tailored to his palate. great. plenty of time for your little family party.

[ ?

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Tarts and citruses. Light sweetness, with a cut of sour or salt. She does not mind savoury flavours in her desserts, but they will not be her first choice. Roasted almonds and dried peaches are not as common in King's Landing, you would gain favour with them among the servings.

There will be no party. There will be no other questions. It will be just cake. This does not need to be more than a simple pastry.

[ takes extensive notes for the hot mum, nothing for the nephew he's supposed to be baking for. ]

ok, sure, one cake coming up for your shitty nephew. does he have other friends i can ask since you know fuck all about his tastes?

[ this is ruining the surprise!!! ]

I will make a few things clear now. Please pay attention.

One; This is meant to be a surprise.
Two; I would like to not be mentioned if he asks about the cake. In fact, I would prefer to be completely erased from that conversation, if it ever happens.
Three; His mother, stepfather, and stepsister-cousin is here. If you truly must ask, you have options.

How did you even come into my mother's purview?

i'll make different tiers with different flavors, then. or maybe i'll just make ten different cakes to demonstrate how much you love him. i don't know your mother. but everyone knows of her.

[ oh, in that case - a moment of pride for his mother. ]

Her reputation is well-earned, and worthy of respect.

Just one cake. Why are you

You are having your fun with this, aren't you?

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