deviledlegs | IC ⚓ HADRIEL INBOX

Aaaaaah~

[If he sounds like he's swooning, that's because he is. He is definitely swooning.]

There's no need to thank me yet again, dear lady! Your first is still a firm, unyielding lighthouse within my very soul! Just knowing you're still thinking about me is enough to make every second I've spent here worth while!

I'm Sanji, first rate cook of the sea, and I only said what I did because I wanted to. If that's kindness, I'll gladly be kind to you for all eternity.

[she notices the swooning and it makes her smile a little and drop her guard somewhat]

Is it? I wasn't aware that I'd made such an impression.

It's a pleasure to meet you officially, Sanji. My name is Margaery Tyrell, once Queen of the Seven kingdoms.

A queen! Of course! That regal grace, that stunning boldness! The pleasure is all mine, Your Highness!

[He heard the word "once." He's decided to ignore it. He even offers her a bow. That's right, he bows at his own cellphone.]

[her smile widens and she visibly relaxes]

Please, call me Margaery. It's only right as I am but another resident of Hadriel here.

[the bow is adorable. in response, she props up her own phone so it can see more of her and offers him a curtsey]

Lady Margaery then! A polished, refined name that fits you perfectly!

[He can't help but hug himself to contain his overflowing excitement. That curtsy was so fuckin' adorable, he's about to blow.]

Why thank you. I've always been fond of it. It means "pearl" in my native language. What does Sanji mean?

[he does seem very excitable, but sweet. she now sits with her legs neatly crossed at the knee]

[It means his name might as well have literally been three for all his father gave a shit about him or his brothers.

He doesn't say that. Instead, he smiles sweetly.]

Three o'clock snack. It's not anywhere near as meaningful as yours, but it fits. I guess I was always destined to become a chef.

[she would be terribly sorry to hear that. both Margaery and her brother Loras were loved and cherished and encouraged to excel at whatever it was they put their minds to.

and if Margaery wanted a crown, a crown she would get]

You're a chef? That's very impressive! My own cooking attempts leave a lot to be desired.

We all have our strengths.

[He supplies good-naturedly. He'd failed pretty spectacularly at being a prince, but he's a damn amazing chef if he does say so himself. That makes him happier anyway.]

That's why we work together, right?

I suppose we do.

[she'd done the best she could to be a good queen, but when you have Cersei Lannister actively working against you at all times, it could be hard]

Yes. Yes, it's so much nicer to work together than try to do everything alone.

And that's why my services will always be available to you, Lady Margaery! Not only as far as Miss Caedra is concerned. My kitchen is never closed to a lady in need!

[she considers a moment]

Well. . . if you wouldn't be opposed, I could always use cooking lessons.

[This is entering dangerous territory. Sanji is happy to give beautiful women any damn thing they could ever ask for and more, except for undeserved respect in the kitchen. Food is just as, if not more, sacred than his love of women. He won't be able to go easy on her; he won't be able to lavish her with the adoration he knows she deserves just for existing. In the kitchen, simply existing isn't enough. That's his territory, and he won't let just anything fly there. He has to be in control of everything, including himself.

The fact that he takes this so seriously, however, is also why he can't say no. To prevent anyone from enjoying the passion that has shaped his entire life... He'd never be able to forgive himself for that.

He'll just have to reel himself in. Self-control. He has it.

Somewhere.]

Of course! How could I possibly turn down anyone looking to experience the wonders of cooking?

I wouldn't call myself a good teacher by any stretch of the imagination, but I know everything there is to know about maintaining a kitchen. And as soon as we duck out to our new location, we can learn the ins and outs of what it has to offer together.

[she, of course, doesn't know his inner torment. she's just pleased at being given the chance to learn. it feels . . . not quite right to let Sansa take on the bulk of the cooking duties and she doesn't necessarily trust Daenerys trying, not after she nearly burned their old apartment down. and she'll have to know how for when she goes to Earth and has to live as an ordinary woman.

she simply beams at his assent]

Thank you so very much! I'll do my best to be a good pupil! I've always been a quick learner, I can assure you of that.

[If he knew he was essentially helping three lovely ladies for the price of one, he probably would have leaped up and danced on the spot. That much is worth any amount of inner torment!]

I'm sure you'll be stunning! Dazzle them with your smile, then knock out their taste buds!

[Sansa, Daenerys, and Margaery are all very lovely, in their different ways, inside and out. Margaery has simply in her time here learned how to express that inner beauty.

she beams happily] I certainly hope so! I'd like to thank you in advance for you're help.

I wouldn't have it any other way!

As soon as you're free, we can start with learning the tools of the trade.

Let's see. . . I do two hours of practice with the sword in the morning, then I go to the Sewing Shop for much of the day. I suppose I could shave some time off of that for our lessons.

Late afternoons then! Before I prepare dinner. That way, you can stay to watch if you'd like. I assure you, nothing would brighten my kitchen more!

That sounds wonderful. I look forward to it. Would you want me to start coming over tomorrow, or would you rather I wait a day or two for you to prepare?

I'm always prepared! Come tomorrow! I'll have snacks ready.

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your willingness to help. I'll see you tomorrow!

My pleasure!

[He's going to be too excited to sleep.]

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augh, I forgot to mention video. this is video.

haha, video it is!

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