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[Tsuzuki's decided to return the favor of so many people who brought huge heaps of food to the Plane before - Hei and Dorothy, to name a couple - and also just to socialize after another absence. And hey, it's the holidays!
There are at least a dozen apple pies sitting on the counter in the Plane's kitchen, some still steaming hot and some considerably cooled. Tsuzuki's busying himself by cutting the pies into slices and putting them on paper plates, humming tunelessly to himself. There's a can of whipped cream, if anyone wants to help themselves to a nice little dollop.
He's also decorated the kitchen - boughs of holly all across the cabinets (making them hard to open), sprigs of holly on the drawer handles (also making them hard to open without pricking yourself) and mistletoe at the top of the fridge (???). And, of course, who can forget the strings of cheap little colored lights EVERYWHERE.]

((But be warned - Tsuzuki's cooking is HORRIFIC. The WORST. Your character will either fear botulism after consumption, or they could be really weird and actually enjoy it :|))

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[kind of stares at the lights]

Is it Christmas for you, then? ...And is that really the best place to put mistletoe?

Nah, it's only December 1st for me. But there's nothing wrong with getting into the spirit a little early, is there?

[shrugs sheepishly] There isn't really a doorway, is there?

((Unless I'm a dumbass and there is :|a))

Does it have to be a doorway? I'm just hoping no two people go for the milk at the same time.

[laughs] That's the kind of awkward moment that should be kept in cheesy movies, but I couldn't figure where else to put it.

I'd say 'good thing we're not in one,' but knowing the twins, that isn't guaranteed.

[his eyes get very big and he laughed nervously] R-right. Those twins...they sure have a twisted sense of humor.

[sort of sardonically amused] Oh, I know.

[...Food. Hei looks like shit, by the way.]

...Christmas for you too?

Not yet! We've got a few more weeks!

...What happened to you, Hei?

It's tomorrow, in my world.

...An experiment.

[worried now] Another one?

[he grins ruefully] The Twins must love you, huh. [he gets an exceptionally large slice of pie, puts a generous helping of whipped cream on it, and offers it.] I know I can't do much, but I hope this much does something.

That's one way of putting it.

Thank you. [He accepts the pie and takes a bite. And freezes. With the fork still in his mouth. He goes just slightly more pale, staring at Tsuzuki. After a moment or so he manages to swallow.]

This is...[It comes out as sort of a gag, so he tries again.] This is...good.

Really? You like it! [is clearly relieved ~~and stupidly oblivious to Hei's pain~~] I'm glad, I thought I put too much oregano in--

(jhlgdkjfhg pen iluuuuuuudjhjlfgh *dead laughing*)

[Very, very carefully pulls the fork out of his mouth and sets it on the plate. His eyes are watering a little.]

...Oregano...?

Mm! I think it adds a nice kick, don't you?

Oh...yes. Absolutely.

Well this is festive! [And is examining the pies. Because pie is always good in his book]

I thought this place could use a little cheering up~ [holds up a pre-cut slice on a paper plate with a smile] They're here for the taking, if you want some.

That's a good idea! [Will take the plate with a grin] Thank you!

No problem.

How've you been, Dino?

I'm been busy. I'm probably spending more time here than I should. [Takes a bite to think this over and freezes]

[oblivious idiot is oblivious and doesn't notice] Well, I can't blame you. It's pretty nice here. What with time not passing and all. Great people! I keep kinda forgetting about it, to be honest. Lots going on at my end...