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[areasontohope]

[The video turns on and Yuki is seen with his back to quite a few clutches of tomatoes in baskets and there are more than a few bushels of strawberries as well. Shigure is heard barking somewhere nearby after a moment or two of silence. And that makes Yuki speak up.]

I seem to have a lot of these tomatoes and strawberries this year. I guess I didn't realize that I had planted that many. So I have plenty to give away if anyone needs them.

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[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin isn't much of a cook. That's not one of her necessary skills. Strawberries can be eaten as is, but... When she speaks, her tone is even and monotone, as if she's not curious, but:]

How do you use tomatoes?

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[areasontohope]

[Yuki gave a slight smile.]

Some people just wash them and add salt.

[Like Jacob did from time to time.]

But they can be cooked too. I've seen people turn them into a soup and make grilled cheese to dunk into the soup. I've heard other people put cooked rice in a tomato soup. And then there's making tomato sauce to cook pasta with.

[He shook his head.]

But mostly I've eaten them in a salad or put on the side for colour I think. Next time I might try cherry tomatoes because they're smaller.

[moonlitrequiem]

I can try them with salt.

[She was unsure of making soup with them as she has not made a lot of soups or sauces.]

Or salad. How many coins do you want for them?

[areasontohope]

[He nodded.]

I knew someone who just washed them off and put salt on the tomato and ate it. They said it was good.

[That was Jacob, but he didn't mention that. But then he smiled and shook his head.]

I don't need any coins for them, you can have them for free because you're doing me a favour.

[moonlitrequiem]

Favor? [He must have a lot of them, she surmised.]

Thank you. Where can I get them?

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[skyward_eyes]

Would you be willing to bring some tomatoes to practice tomorrow? Ignis taught me this thing where you have them with a bit of good cheese and a drizzle of this special vinegar and I MIGHT be addicted.

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[areasontohope]

[Yuki nodded with a smile.]

I've never eaten them the way you're explaining, but I'm more than happy to bring some by tomorrow.

[He had so many.]

[skyward_eyes]

That would be great. I can make us some after our training match. You'd be surprised how much it gets you feeling like a million gil.

[areasontohope]

I'll look forward to seeing how you do this.

[Because if he liked it, he would copy it to his own cooking notes.]

How many times have you made tomatoes like that?

[skyward_eyes]

This week or in general?

[kree_soldieress]

Oh, I would be very grateful to have some of the strawberries. I could trade you some of the herbs I've been trying in a window box?

I heard of this thing called 'strawberry short cake' and I wish to make some for a new friend of mine!

[areasontohope]

[Yuki wasn't looking for a trade but..]

Ah, I could do a trade if you want to.

[kree_soldieress]

That would be wonderful. I have so many that I have to deal with. And I don't know what you DO with them? They just looked cute.

[areasontohope]

[There was a slight laugh in his tone.]

I can help out with those, it won't be a problem you'll see.

[kree_soldieress]

I'm glad it will not be. I still wish I knew what they were for. Perhaps I should flip through my books for it. But strawberries are so tasty.

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[gadaboutdetective]

[ Llewellyn peers at the harvest curiously. He rather wonders if Rhy would like some strawberries… ]

Mm… That is certainly an impressive harvest, Yuki. It’s quite kind of you to offer to share them.

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[areasontohope]

[Yuki definitely recognizes that voice since he hears it just about every day.]

I just have so many..and I'd feel bad if they went bad since I'm sure not everyone plants them.

[He hadn't paid attention when he was planting and just kept planting to keep his mind occupied.]

[gadaboutdetective]

Well, I’m sure people will appreciate the chance to have some, so I doubt you’ll have to worry about them going to waste. Strawberries and the things you can make with them are fairly popular. I’m sure more than a few people will be happy to have the chance to enjoy some fresh ones or take them off your hands for baking.

[ Humming a little, he smiled. ]

And I believe they would make a nice surprise for Rhy later. If you would like anything in exchange for them, I’d be uh- happy to work something out.

[areasontohope]

[Yuki nodded. Llewellyn had a way of making Yuki feel better somehow. Sensei had the same effect and it was nice to be able to let the tension in his shoulders out.]

Right, I'm sure people could use them. I just wasn't sure if people use them all that often I guess.

[At the request of exchange, he shook his head.]

If I can think of something I'll let you know. But other than that, I'll be happy to just have you take some of these off of my hands.

[gadaboutdetective]

Strawberries have a lot of uses in baking, to my recollection; cakes, pies, other pastries… Then there’s its use in jams, or even just with cream for dessert.

[ Ah, now Llewellyn is hungry… Oh well, the perils of talking about food. ]

Well, if you think of something definitely tell me, but for now I’ll thank you for the kindness. Mm… What would be preferred? Should I come by or do you want to bring some with you to the office?

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[usestwohands]

A bountiful harvest. I would be honored to take some off your hands.

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[areasontohope]

Did you want the strawberries or tomatoes or both?

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[usestwohands]

I would be pleased to receive whatever you are willing to give.

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[areasontohope]

I can do a half bushel each?

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[usestwohands]

Anything you are willing to give is appreciated, my friend.