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Aw, come on. I'm begging you! Just
a small taste of one of your culinary
masterpieces is all I'm asking! |
| 2 |
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qst701601_msg0002 |
84 |
My dear Mr. Maulton. You can keep
on begging till the Ardun come home,
but it's not going to change anything... |
| 3 |
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qst701601_msg0003 |
84 |
Ach, come on, lass!
I told you why I'm here. |
| 4 |
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qst701601_msg0004 |
84 |
I came all the bleedin' way from
Mor Ardain to partake in your fine
food! |
| 5 |
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qst701601_msg0005 |
84 |
I can't possibly go home without
sampling Torna's most closely
guarded secret! |
| 6 |
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qst701601_msg0006 |
84 |
I'm even risking my neck being here,
for Architect's sakes! |
| 7 |
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qst701601_msg0007 |
84 |
Go on, make an exception just this
one time. For me. |
| 8 |
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qst701601_msg0008 |
84 |
As I've mentioned numerous times,
Mr. Maulton, it simply can't be done.
I'm sorry... |
| 9 |
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qst701601_msg0009 |
84 |
Sorry to interrupt, but what is it
exactly that's stopping you? |
| 10 |
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qst701601_msg0010 |
84 |
Oh! Lora, Prince Addam... |
| 11 |
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qst701601_msg0011 |
84 |
It's because of my parents. I left
them in Porton Village and now
they're... They've...passed on. |
| 12 |
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qst701601_msg0012 |
84 |
I've been trying to get over the grief,
but I just can't... I... I'm barely keeping
it together as it is... |
| 13 |
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qst701601_msg0013 |
84 |
Oh, that's rough. My deepest
condolences. |
| 14 |
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qst701601_msg0014 |
84 |
Even so, you simply cannot continue to
serve meals with such a sub-par taste! |
| 15 |
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qst701601_msg0015 |
84 |
Sub-par it may be, but tell me,
Mr. Maulton, how is it in relation
to Ardainian cuisine? |
| 16 |
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qst701601_msg0016 |
84 |
...All right, you win that one. |
| 17 |
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qst701601_msg0017 |
84 |
Is Ardainian cuisine really that bad,
Hugo? |
| 18 |
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qst701601_msg0018 |
84 |
Ah, er, well... It's an acquired taste. |
| 19 |
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qst701601_msg0019 |
84 |
I would have to say I'm quite fond
of our delicacies, but it seems that
the public opinion differs. |
| 20 |
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qst701601_msg0020 |
84 |
I can't really stomach it, I'm afraid.
I'd take Jin's cooking over it any day. |
| 21 |
|
qst701601_msg0021 |
84 |
Obviously. |
| 22 |
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qst701601_msg0022 |
84 |
It is obvious, is it...? |
| 23 |
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qst701601_msg0023 |
84 |
Look, I know it sounds selfish of me
to insist, but how long are you going
to keep this up, eh? |
| 24 |
|
qst701601_msg0024 |
84 |
These customers are coming to you.
They know how good you are, but look
at what you're serving them! |
| 25 |
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qst701601_msg0025 |
84 |
Everyone has to deal with hardships,
you more than others. But a good chef
prides themselves on their food! |
| 26 |
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qst701601_msg0026 |
84 |
Yes, but... |
| 27 |
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qst701601_msg0027 |
84 |
I've got it! |
| 28 |
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qst701601_msg0028 |
84 |
I know this might be hard on you,
ma'am, but I may have a way to add
a little zest to your cooking. |
| 29 |
|
qst701601_msg0029 |
84 |
Zest? |
| 30 |
|
qst701601_msg0030 |
84 |
By way of a cooking contest! |
| 31 |
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qst701601_msg0031 |
84 |
Yes! Give that man a medal! |
| 32 |
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qst701601_msg0032 |
84 |
I'll happily front the reward money.
And I'm sure we can borrow the inn
for an evening if we ask nicely. |
| 33 |
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qst701601_msg0033 |
84 |
So it's to be an evening with
Addam, is it? |
| 34 |
|
qst701601_msg0034 |
84 |
Well, let's not put that on the
pamphlets. |
| 35 |
|
qst701601_msg0035 |
84 |
But moving on, Hugo and I could be
the judges. And let's see... |
| 36 |
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qst701601_msg0036 |
84 |
Sign me up too. I came here to sample
food. This may turn out be the perfect
opportunity for me. |
| 37 |
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qst701601_msg0037 |
84 |
Done! |
| 38 |
|
qst701601_msg0038 |
84 |
But is there anyone who would even
want to participate in a food contest
in times this dangerous...? |
| 39 |
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qst701601_msg0039 |
84 |
Absolutely! |
| 40 |
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qst701601_msg0040 |
84 |
Don't let his looks fool you. Jin here
happens to be a very talented cook! |
| 41 |
|
qst701601_msg0041 |
84 |
Me? Oh no, I'm... |
| 42 |
|
qst701601_msg0042 |
84 |
Come on, Jin. Help them out here. |
| 43 |
|
qst701601_msg0043 |
84 |
You'll be doing everyone a huge favor.
And I really want to see you put your
skills to the test! |
| 44 |
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qst701601_msg0044 |
84 |
... |
| 45 |
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qst701601_msg0045 |
84 |
...Very well, then. |
| 46 |
|
qst701601_msg0046 |
84 |
That's our Jin! |
| 47 |
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qst701601_msg0047 |
84 |
Next, we'll have to ask around the
capital and see who else might be
interested in taking part. |
| 48 |
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qst701601_msg0048 |
84 |
Will you be joining us, Ms. Sorrel? |
| 49 |
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qst701601_msg0049 |
84 |
... |
| 50 |
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qst701601_msg0050 |
84 |
......... |
| 51 |
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qst701601_msg0051 |
84 |
I suppose. |
| 52 |
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qst701601_msg0052 |
84 |
I am quite curious to see the extent
of the Paragon of Torna's skills with
a ladle and spatula. |
| 53 |
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qst701601_msg0053 |
84 |
This is getting rather exciting! |
| 54 |
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qst701601_msg0054 |
84 |
Hey, hold up a sec... |
| 55 |
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qst701601_msg0055 |
84 |
Yes, Mythra? |
| 56 |
|
qst701601_msg0056 |
84 |
Aren't we forgetting someone here? |
| 57 |
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qst701601_msg0057 |
84 |
Oh, you must mean Aegaeon? |
| 58 |
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qst701601_msg0058 |
84 |
Hey, you're right! Aegaeon can make
a mean fish pie! We'll have to see if
we can get him on board, and... |
| 59 |
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qst701601_msg0059 |
84 |
Not him! ME! |
| 60 |
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qst701601_msg0060 |
84 |
You better watch out, Jin. |
| 61 |
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qst701601_msg0061 |
84 |
'Cause I'm gonna sneak up and steal
that victory from right under your nose! |
| 62 |
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qst701601_msg0062 |
84 |
Hmph... |
| 63 |
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qst701601_msg0063 |
84 |
Hey, watch it! You'll be laughing on
the other side of your face! |
| 64 |
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qst701601_msg0064 |
84 |
I'm serious, and I'll be bringing my
A-game! |
| 65 |
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qst701601_msg0065 |
84 |
Well, now that we have some
real challengers... |
| 66 |
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qst701601_msg0066 |
84 |
Why don't we return to the inn and
talk this through? |
| 67 |
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qst701601_msg0067 |
84 |
Fine by me! |
| 68 |
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qst701601_msg0068 |
84 |
Ho-ho... This is shaping up to be even
better than I'd imagined! |