video; un: okami

[whatshimadayou]

[Hanzo can be seen in the kitchen, in the middle of cooking, apparently. In the background, one might the familiar signs of Chihiro walking past, assisting the surly archer.

What might stick out to those who know Hanzo is a really obvious haircut and earring additions.]

Sometime ago, I had said I would make this team a meal. I had meant to, after Zeta 12, but there were unexpected interruptions.

There is time now. And Chihiro-san has been kind enough to assist me.

Should you like, there is okonomiyaki in the kitchen. There are variations, depending on your preference.

[He turns one over.]

If you are not familiar with it, as I expect many of you are not, it is similar to a pancake, but it is savory, often with cabbage and meat. I am able to do variations, if needed.

...In any case. Consider yourself invited to a meal. Or do not.

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video; un: white_lotus

[pummelling]

[Oh. He forgot he did that whole shaving thing lmao.]

Are there ones without meat?

[...]

I'm surprised I got that so even.

audio | username: olivia

[winces]

—oh!

[ she hadn't even meant to respond to the broadcast when she did, but her genuine surprise seems to have triggered it.

of course the surprise here isn't because of the food, or even the kind gesture behind it...

hanzo, you... you look so cool??? ]

[whatshimadayou]

[In a terse tone:] Yes.

...It is impressive, all things considered.

[whatshimadayou]

Olivia?

[There's some hesitation.]

...Is everything all right?

[winces]

Oh, um. [ whoops! how to even recover from that... ]

S-Sorry, I... I was just surprised.

[ by what, by what, don't be insulting, olivia...! ]

I didn't know you liked piercings!!

[ ah... ]

[whatshimadayou]

...I do not know that it is exactly a suitable change.

[He's continuing to cook, but frowns to himself.]

I never had them before. I do not know how I feel about them yet.

[winces]

Oh... [ well now she feels bad. she hadn't meant to make him uncomfortable like this! ]

For what it's worth — I think it makes you look very dashing.

[whatshimadayou]

[Wryly, he asks:] Oh? And how did I look before?

[winces]

Y—

[ wow?????????????????? hanzo how dare you ]

A different kind of dashing, obviously!

[ take that, you meanie. ]

video; un: chihiro

[onethousen]

That was you?

( the force behind the haircut, that is. chihiro is glancing at her jewel while picking something hard to make out form this angle up, shoving it further down the counter. )

action;

[onethousen]

Hey, do you think kimchi would be weird on these?

( asked as she holds up a jar of pickled cabbage. she's got some nervous, happy energy, waiting to see who'll take them up on Hanzo's offer. )

[whatshimadayou]

[He chuckles.]

Is that your favorite description of someone, then? Dashing.

[More seriously now.] Thank you. I am glad the change has not turned out poorly. ...This is not the sort of choice I would have made for myself a long time ago.

[No, undercuts and piercings was a much more Genji thing. Genji, who was never afraid to be different, to try something new.]

[whatshimadayou]

[It earns a curious look, then he shrugs.]

I have not added it myself.

But let us try it. Do you like kimchi, Chihiro-san?

[onethousen]

I think so? I've liked it when I've tried it before.

( plus why not experiment when they have the chance? she carries the jar on over to him, working at twisting the lid free. it's clearly taking effort, but she grits her teeth and — hah! manages to get the lid turning. )

What else do you think would go best with it?

[whatshimadayou]

[He doesn't bother to hide his smile as he watches her from the corner of his eye; Chihiro has a very independent streak in her, but does not seem to lack in acknowledging the need for advice or assistance.]

I enjoy okonomiyaki sauce on mine, with an egg. We can do that, if you would like.

text; un: reika

[p66]

Good afternoon,

Could I ask if you would be willing to teach me how to make okonomiyaki? I would dearly love to learn.

Thank you.

video; un: okami

[whatshimadayou]

Hm?

[Hanzo glances over the message, then closes his eyes and nods.]

Certainly. I am already showing Chihiro-san; I will welcome another willing to learn. You know where the kitchens are, yes?

text -> action

[p66]

I do. I will be there shortly.

[ In about fifteen minutes there will be a young lady peeking into the kitchen - she's in uniform but not ALASTAIR'S uniform, brown hair tied in a side ponytail and a notebook in her hand. ]

Hello? Might you be Shimada-san?

[ She switches to speaking Japanese instead of accented English. ]

video; un: redlion

[secondnature]

You never struck me as the type of guy who cooks for people.

[That doesn't mean that Keith won't show up to try it. Well, maybe. He's trying to decide.]

[pummelling]

I still don't know if it suits you or not. But it's not bad. Not at all.

[Is this a compliment? From Kung Jin, to Hanzo Shimada??? You better believe it is.]

[pummelling]

It's a long story.

[sheepish... expression...]

I can't take all the credit. Zenyatta did the piercings.

video; un: sakurakinomoto

[keystaff]

T-there's okonomiyaki?

[Well if that's one thing that makes her homesick it's the food. On missions, more often than not they need to make do with what is available and whatever the locals might have, after all.]

[whatshimadayou]

I did not ask for your opinion.

[A pause, then he mutters.] ...Thank you, regardless.

[whatshimadayou]

[Hanzo scoffs, not hiding the irritation in his voice.] Come or do not.

[A little more quietly.] I do not know that I am, either. But I am not one to stray from my word.

[whatshimadayou]

Yes. [And he can relate to that. He's traveled the world back home, had many different kinds of food -- but he would always miss home.]

How do you like it made?