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[snakeskin_magus]

[Roa could be seen in a fairly bright and well-lit kitchen, somewhere in his freshly carved mountain fortress. Outside, one could see sunlight and a bit of La Llorona's trees over in the background. He was busily mixing ingredients for baking, all while his locket was on. His then blond hair was tied back in a bun, glasses tipped a little bit on his nose. Occasionally, a hand would come up to adjust them.

There was a certain someone he wanted to annoy and that someone would get their cue soon enough. The video went on for a bit, showcasing Roa as he went through the preparation process to make croissants, loading them into a brick and mortar oven attached to the outside wall. He took the time to feed wood into the fire, saying nothing at all to anyone watching until the very end. He picked up his locket and held it up, stretching himself out just a little.

The moment his locket panned over, one could see something on the nearby dinner table that hadn't been visible at all until then. It was a severed arm, once belonging to one particular Seelie knight. Despite the fact that it was severed, it was in absolutely pristine condition, as it were stuck in time and perfectly preserved.]

There are some things you never forget. I haven't baked in ages.

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[digophelia]

[ On some level, she knows she should be a little concerned about a severed arm there and there's more to this than just baking. It's obvious that he's a dangerous individual and yet- ]

Were you planning to include that arm in your baking or use it to help you cook?

[ She's just a little curious. This is strange, this is really weird. Disturbing, too, and there's a vague sense of familiarity here that she can't put her finger on. ]

[snakeskin_magus]

[Roa was in the middle of cutting cookies into shapes with a knife.]

Oh, that?

I keep forgetting to move it.

[digophelia]

How could you forget that? It takes up too much space for what you're doing.

[ WHOOPS. ]

[snakeskin_magus]

I don't know. It seems like I always get to a time-intensive step when I notice it again.

[Excuses. Properly store your body-parts, Roa!]

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[bird_brain]

[Aubri's not sure there's been just baking happening... but he supposes murder (and/or maiming, depending) and baking aren't exactly exclusive...]

I find myself somewhat concerned over your ingredients.

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[snakeskin_magus]

Only somewhat? [Roa didn't lift his eyes up as he resumed cutting up some cookies into stars and hearts.]

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[bird_brain]

If that arm was given willingly, I've no qualms over a bit of blood shed.

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[snakeskin_magus]

I'm more curious that you think there are many situations in which someone would donate an arm.

[gandere]

I wasn't aware anyone needed an extra hand in baking. [ She should be loading boxes and everything since today is the big move, yet she's drawn to that sight.

Lancer might not be from her war, but he was one of her own from Fuyuki City.

Suddenly that Baron she met last month wasn't of little interest to her. To have acquired something like that placed him at a level beyond an ordinary Heroic Spirit and to have it preserved at the same time? He's a high interest target now. ]

[snakeskin_magus]

[Roa found himself suddenly stopping in the middle of cutting a heart out of dough with a knife to make a cookie. He had been planning to hand some out to throw some curve balls to the soldiers.

Really confuse the shit out of them.]

I don't think I was expecting any puns.

[gandere]

No one's said it yet? Really?

[ Actually disappointed in everyone. ] Say, I'd like to talk to you... personally about that. See, I'm aware of who just that limb belongs to and I must say it's impressive that it hasn't faded away yet.

[snakeskin_magus]

[He breathed a sigh out of his nostrils. So, he got a bunch of psychopaths and no one he actually wanted to taunt.

Damn it, what was even the point of taunting someone with a severed arm?]

I'm feeling foolish that I didn't even expect mention of that. Don't tell me you're fraternizing with this thing's owner--or, was there some sort of grudge?

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[individualist]

[That's an arm.

An arm she recognizes, actually. So that's what happened to spear guy...

Oh well!]

What's that you're baking?

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[snakeskin_magus]

Ah. Croissants and cookies.

[He wanted to fatten his soldiers up.

Also, what was with those people? Not one person seemed to be saying anything negative.]

[individualist]

Oh, I've never had a croissant before. [Or food in general.] Are they any good?

[snakeskin_magus]

They most definitely are, but it's not something you should have too often.

You'll most likely gain some unwanted love-handles if you indulge too much.

[slugout]

... Is that really... sanitary?

[snakeskin_magus]

I'm mortified. Are you implying I wouldn't wash it, first?

[slugout]

More like implying you wouldn't make sure it wasn't like... leaking. Seein' as it looks so fresh.

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[liven]

Why are you bothering to cook it?

[ just eat it raw god you weirdo ]

You can't be that particular about what you eat, all things considered.

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[snakeskin_magus]

Cook it?

[For a moment, he was thinking about the cookies.

Oh.]

Ahhh? No, that's not for eating. If I were hungry, I'd get something less expensive to eat than that. [He gestured to the arm nonchalantly, huffing.]

Haven't you ever taken a trophy?

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[liven]

I suppose. [ Cats do that sometimes, but not always. ]

So you were just trying to taunt someone, then. Who are you taunting?

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[invisibletouch]

What are you making?

[Lucy can't even spell croissant. Thanks, captivity.]

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[snakeskin_magus]

Croissants.

[He finished cutting up the cookie batter, putting it into the open oven after the croissants.]

Have you ever eaten those?

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[invisibletouch]

I don't know what that is.