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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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