Dodwen collected the cookie cautiously examining it and put it in his mouth. He was surprised by the sweet salty flavor but in a good way [ I've never tasted anything like it ]
Nectar laughed as Dodwen gobbled up the rest of the cookie, " Would you like some more Duke Holmes "? Dodwen nodded without thinking, " Absolutely ". Nectar turned and picked some kitchen paper and Dodwen suddenly realized what he just said and quickly added, " I mean, if it's not too much trouble my empress "..
Nectar shook her head as she glared at everyone who were holding their trays closely [ Not to keen on sharing, are we? ] But surrendered their cookies into the translucent paper, " It's no trouble at all. Now this is only for you ".
Dodwen nodded and Nectar wrapped a piece of blue string around it, forming a pretty bow and handed it to Dodwen, " And tell his majesty we're done here so there's no need to be alarmed ".
Dodwen nodded obediently and left with his newly discovered cookies. He was hoping to avoid Eros till he could finish them, he had no intention of sharing with anybody even the emperor.
Nathaniel had been able to find four large jars and they divided five of each into the jars, giving one to Reli and Cookie. The same thing for the left over chocolate drops.
Mario was tasked with guarding the chocolate drops while Liam had the cookie jar underneath his arm. They were all still covered in some flour as they walked and munched.
They'd almost gotten back to her palace when they saw Eros and his guests not too far away. Nectar guided them in to the palace quickly, " Move people, move ". They all scrambled inside laughing and Reli added in between laughs, " We should all go get cleaned up though, we're a mess ".
They ran upstairs and entered their rooms to get changed. Reli and Cookie were also given a room to get changed. Nectar couldn't help but laugh to herself as she entered the bath, " I wonder if I can sell them, make it super expensive for the nobles and cheap for the people. What would I call it "?
Nectar had never really cooked in both her lives but Pollen did and she always forced Nectar to watch cooking shows with her or make her sit as she read recipes to her, even forcing her to eat her concoctions as well [ It's fun to cook though...but not as fun as eating ]
Nectar wrapped a towel around her chest as she dried her wet hair till it was damp. She wore a pale long sleeved orange dress with black stockings. The dress had two slits at the side and feathers at the end of the sleeves and the round neck collar.
She wore a simple silver chain with a crescent moon pendant and two star shaped studs to match. She spun a headband like tiara on her finger as she walked down the stairs, " I should take some more cookies ".
They'd left the cookies on the first floor when they were running, " I should go back for some milk..bring it all together " [ And put the little ones to sleep ] Nectar went back up to get some fur slippers.
When she came back out, so did Liam. He had on black pants and a matching waist coat with an orange long sleeved dress shirt.
Nectar tried to walk away but he held her back, " Where do you think you're going looking like that "? Nectar rolled her eyes, " I don't have to tell you ". Liam smirked playfully as he picked her damp hair, " I don't want you catching a cold ".
Nectar put her hands on her hips, " It's almost winter, that is basically my season. How could you think I'd catch a cold "? Liam shrugged, pulling at her gently " Better safe than sorry ".
Nectar couldn't run since Liam would only pull the hair till she stopped resisting. Nectar pouted as she grudgingly let Liam dry her hair, running his hands over her scalp gently.
Nectar could already feel herself falling asleep but Liam stopped before she could give in. Her hair was now dry and had a little curl at the tip. Nectar sighed as she handed him the headband and he clamped it on her hair.
" Doesn't that look better "? Nectar rolled her eyes, shoving him back " There's no better, I always look good no matter what ". Just then Reli's door opened and she stepped out.
Her brown hair was in a loose ponytail. She had on a forest green flare skirt covered in little black birds and a pale long sleeved pink shirt. Cookie was in something similar though not as luxurious as Reli's to show difference in status.
They met in the middle and Cookie bowed low, " This servant would like to thank my empress for the eye opening experience earlier ". Nectar helped her up gently, " Its no trouble at all Cookie. We'll be right back, we need some milk. Try and keep them off the cookies before we get back ".
Reli and Cookie nodded and went towards the first floor while Nectar and Liam went back to the kitchen. The chefs were still afraid of what she had in mind but when they entered the kitchen, it was mostly clean and there was a sweet savory smell lingering around.
Nectar poured some fresh milk into a pot and some cocoa powder and sugar. Liam watched as the thing bubbled and Nectar stirred it in, " When did you learn to cook "?
Nectar glanced at him, " My sister taught me ". Nectar caught herself as the words spilled out of her mouth, " I mean one of the soldiers when we were back in Actso ". It was obvious Liam didn't believe her but she didn't know what to say and Liam wasn't ready to probe right now.
Liam helped cool it off till it was warm enough, he was surprised by the taste, " Now I believe you can cook, not just some dumb luck ". Nectar laughed, pulling his ear " What do you mean dumb "? Liam chuckled, " Its an expression Qidu, do you really have to take it personal "?
They poured the milk into slim long jars used to carry syrup. Nectar had a basket filled with about a dozen and a half jars and held it out to Liam, " Just for that, you don't get any of these ".
Liam pouted slightly, " You wouldn't really do that to me, would you "? Nectar laughed, pinching his cheek " You look so cute when you beg ".