Scenario:Melissabelle - In Preparation

In Preparation

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Melissabelle finds herself having trouble coming up with a new treat for (Captain). Meanwhile Alex and Syr find Bianco with a package for Melissabelle. After delivering the goods to Melissabelle, the two boys agree to help her make new confections for (Captain).

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Valentine's Day approaches.

Melissabelle: Hm... Hmm...

Melissabelle is having trouble in the Grandcypher kitchen.

Melissabelle: Corn pancakes...

Melissabelle: That's the dish I make best, but this year I want to make something else...

Melissabelle: (Captain) is probably bored of getting the same thing every year...

Melissabelle wonders what she should make (Captain) for the coming Valentine's Day.

Melissabelle: Hm...

Melissabelle: Whatever I make will probably need corn flour, so I should work on preparing a lot of it...

On the deck of the ship are a few members enjoying themselves.

???: Wow! That bird is really pretty! Look at those colors! I wonder what species it is!

???: Gasp! And that bird is super cool!

While some entertain themselves by watching the birds that pass the ship, others sleep.

???: Zzz... Zzz...

Cat: Mi-ow.

???: Hey... Wait! Basking in the sun felt so good.

Syr and a cat have been awakened from their slumber.

???: Hm? What is that? That big owl is flying kinda funny.

Alec spots an owl with its sights set on the Grandcypher.

???: Hoot... Hoot...

Alec: Is that...

A white owl with a large parcel attached to its talon is heading straight for the ship in a haphazard manner.

Alec: Syr! Look out!

Syr: Huh?

???: Hoot... Hoot...

Syr: Agh! What the heck! Where'd that big owl come from!

The owl fails to land safely and crashes onto the deck. The goods it was carrying scatter all over the ship.

Alec: Are you okay?

Syr: Yeah. I'm fine...

???: Hoot... Hoot...

Syr: Isn't this bird...

Alec: Melissabelle's carrier owl, Bianco.

Alec: Bianco, you okay?

Syr: Maybe it came from some place far away and now it's tired...

Bianco: Hoot...

Syr: It doesn't seem like it can move. I hope it's not hurt...

Alec: Let's see. Nope, doesn't seem to be injured anywhere. That's a relief.

Syr: Good to know... Except look at all this stuff that got scattered on the deck.

Syr points to all the things still rolling around them.

Alec: Crap. Guess we should take this bird to Melissabelle first. Help me.

Syr: On it!

The two clean up the wreckage and take Bianco to Melissabelle.

Alec: Yo!

Melissabelle: Huh!

Syr: What was that noise?

Melissabelle: Oh no... I did it again...

Alec and Syr enter the kitchen only to find Melissabelle covered in corn flour.

Alec: You okay?

Melissabelle: Hi, Alec. Hi, Syr.

Syr: Hi? Pretty nonchalant looking like that and all...

Melissabelle: Hm? Oh. You noticed the corn flour. Give me one second.

Melissabelle tries to shake off the flour and then turns to face the two boys once again.

Melissabelle: Sigh... What are you doing in the kitchen? Did you need me?

Syr: Something came for you, Melissabelle.

Alec: Bianco made a mess on the deck because he crashed. But we picked everything up for you.

Melissabelle: Really? Sorry about that...

Syr: It was nothing!

Melissabelle receives the goods from Alec and Syr.

Alec: We were on the deck when Bianco showed up. Thankfully no one was hurt.

Melissabelle: That's good to hear! Thank you both for your help.

Bianco: Hoot.

Melissabelle: And you brought all of this to me. Thank you, Bianco.

Bianco looks proud after being praised by Melissabelle.

Melissabelle: Would either of you happen to like corn? How about some before you go?

Alec: Huh? Really?

Melissabelle: Of course!

Syr: I'm down!

Melissabelle: Hehe. I'll have it ready in a jiffy. Sit right there.

Melissabelle makes corn on the cob for her two guests.

Alec: Can I ask what else you're making? You seemed a little flustered.

Melissabelle: Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I was trying to make some treats—mainly for (Captain).

Melissabelle: I can't make pancakes again... So I wanted to try my hand at something new.

Syr: Cool! Whatcha got so far?

Melissabelle: Well... I made a lot of corn flour to use in my candy...

Alec: But no new candy?

Melissabelle: Ehehe... Not yet...

Melissabelle: I keep getting lost in thought... I just can't make up my mind...

Syr: ...

Alec: ...

Alec and Syr look at the disheveled Melissabelle and conclude she needs help.

Alec: Um... How about we lend a hand?

Melissabelle: Huh?

Syr: I'm with Alec. We'll do whatever we can to be of service!

Melissabelle: You sure?

Alec: In for a rupie, in for a gold brick. Can't just leave you and Bianco all by yourselves.

Melissabelle: Your help would be great!

Melissabelle: Can I ask the two of you to be my taste-testers?

Syr: Yeah! Being a taste-tester is the best!

Alec: So we don't have to make any food?

Melissabelle: If it's okay with you, I want this present to be something I make through my own efforts.

Alec: No problem! Leave the nomming to us!

Syr: But... you haven't made anything yet, right?

Melissabelle: That's true. I'll make a few things I want to test and have you try them tomorrow around noon. Sound okay?

Syr: Sure thing!

Alec: See you tomorrow!

Melissabelle: Thank you. See you then.

The next day Alec and Syr return to the kitchen.

Alec: Yo!

Melissabelle: Oh, Alec and Syr. Right on time.

Today Melissabelle is donning a completely new outfit.

Alec: Hm?

Syr: Melissabelle, your hair is braided today! Don't see that very often!

Melissabelle: It sure is. When I cook, it gets in my way from time to time. Organizing it a bit was the only solution.

Syr: It looks nice! A great look for you!

Melissabelle: Hehe. You think? Thank you.

Alec: Hmm...

Syr: Alec, your face is all red.

Alec: What! Shut up! No, it isn't!

Melissabelle: Hehe.

Alec: And why are you laughing!

Melissabelle: Me? It's just something about how cute you are.

Alec: Me? Cute?

Alec: I'm tough! Got it?

Melissabelle: Right... I'm sorry.

Alec: A-as long as you know...

Syr: Melissabelle! Something smells great! Did you make a lot of things for us to try?

Melissabelle: Hehe. I sure did. They're over here.

Melissabelle: Have a bite of everything, okay?

Syr: Yay!

Alec: Will do!

And so Melissabelle gains two adorable helpers to test her cooking skills.