"We could…..make a Hash?"
"One big pot full of random stuff all piled together? No.
Come on people. We have to think bigger. More inspiration, and less…."
"Oh. Oh. What about Eggs Benedict?'
".....And Omeletes."
"And maybe…"
"Ok. Ok. Those are all great ideas; really. But cooking is about simplicity, not complexitivity.
We're not just cooking for the Queen tonight?"
"Tonight?
You….you mean you want to be here all day?"
"Ruby wants a Superfood, but just one will get boring extremely fast.
We need to make it both complex in flavor; but simplistic in style so that everyone can make it; and get the same result."
"I'll never work with a Homechef? You lack the eloquence of five stars."
"And you lack the ability of one brain cell. Like college kids. Focused on being perfect, but not caring who is looking to make sure."
"You take that back."
"I meant what I said.
Do any of you taste your food?"
"Of course we do. First sip, and last."
"None in the middle?"
"Why would we need to do that?"
"That's like two halves of a sandwich. Perfect on the tip of the tongue, and the back of the throat; but too soggy and sloppy on the mouth."
"Okay then. You show us how a perfect meal is made."
"I'll not only make it, but a true chef stands behind their work."
"As in?"
"......I'll personally hand it to her myself.
"Huh!!!"
"Huh!!!!!"
*TISSHHHHHHH*
...…I meant what I said, and I said what I mean."
"But. But. You can't do that. That is why we have Servers, Bus boys, Cooks, and Waiters. Hosts, Hostess' and..…."
"Do you remember your mom cooking a meal? Letting the smells emulate the room, and then her personally setting it down at your table; instead of saying, 'Help yourself. If you don't like it, there are Pb&J's in the fridge."
"That's not...."
"Aayy..da….ta…taaa.
You all lack. This.
Talking. Interaction. Asking what you like, and what you don't like. Who cares if robots take over as cooks in the next few years. People rarely see them anyways. Hiding out behind your protective barrier. Hoping that the wall and the doors can protect your face, as you secretly peep your head over the counter to catch what they're saying about you."
"I..."
"You all know who you are, but I am here to help you become who you were."
"Who we were?"
*Knock, Knock*
"Come in."
"I can't keep Elwin waiting on me forever. I just don't have enough sentences in my head to....What's going on here?"
"Just giving everyone a little pep talk, Ruby. You know, get them in the mood."
"Is it working, cause they're not moving. Just staring at me."
"They're listening intently. What Students do with their Teachers when they are trying their best to capture the moment."
"Oh. I didn't go to.....I'll let you get back it, and do your thing."
"Thank you.
Afraid I was going to burn everything down?"
"To be honest; judging off of your personality…..yes. But now that I see...even stone warriors have hearts.
There may be good in you yet."
"Thanks. I was….whaa...hey."
"Maybe winning isn't the only thing you are good at, so thanks....for everything."
"Leave before I slap you with this Spatula."
"Love you, Serenity.
Take care everyone. She'll work you into the ground, I promise. When she sees a goal; nothing stands in her way of achieving that goal.
..And I mean.....nothing!!!"