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[onebadapple]

"Why hello there! I'm afraid you just missed me! But oh, don't fret, I'll be back soon and return your message promptly. Bye bye now!"

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[gelum]

[ Elsa took a seat next to her. ]

I was only wondering if you had any experience making chocolate.

[onebadapple]

Making chocolate? [She tapped her lips.] Not from complete scratch, I'm afraid. I tend to use cocoa powder when I need to make it from scratch, but that is very different than crushing a cocoa bean! But, you know, I know for a fact my cook books have mention of how to make cocoa from scratch. Come with me!

[She set her sewing aside, stood up, and took Elsa by the hand despite having told Elsa to just sit down. She led her down the hallway of the much bigger cottage and went to the private library (almost all of it cookbooks). At no point did she let go of Elsa's hands as she looked over the titles and hummed softly.

Her little bird friends, who had been present for the conversation the whole time, tweeted as they pulled out a book from the shelf.]

AH! Here we are! [She took the book from their claws and dusted off the front.] Yes! This is exactly what I was looking for, why thank you my friends! [She giggled as she blew a kiss to the birds. She then held out the book to Elsa. The title read "Everything You Need To Know About Cooking with Chocolate."]

Here, it's yours! I can always get another.

[gelum]

I see! Well, any help I can possibly get would be very much appreciated.

[ And she followed Snow White into the kitchen--startling only a little bit at the abrupt contact. But this was Snow White, and Snow White didn't mean anything by it.

(Elsa still wasn't used to the birds... and she wasn't sure she ever would be. But it fit Snow White, wholly and completely.) ]

Oh-- my, that's very kind of you. [ She held the book close and smiled. ] Then you'll be the first to have any chocolates we make... or, at least, the successes.

[onebadapple]

You're quite welcome! I know it's in wonderful hands. And I can't wait to try your creations!

Have you ever cooked before, Elsa? I may not know about chocolate, but I can certainly teach you the basics of cooking and baking!

[gelum]

I'll absolutely have to share with you, then. And I'm certain Anna would be delighted to have you taste the chocolates, too.

[ She shakes her head, smiling sheepishly. ]

No, I've never had the opportunity, but I'd love to learn.

[onebadapple]

Well! [She took Elsa's hand again.] It's time for you to be a student of the Sweetie Pies Bakery head chef and owner! Come then Elsa, let's head to the kitchen. No better time than now to start with the basics!

[gelum]

[ This time, she doesn't flinch. She's getting used to it, little by little. ]

Oh, goodness, if it's no trouble, I would very much appreciate that.

[ And she can use those skills to bake things for Anna in the future! ]

[onebadapple]

It's no trouble for a dear friend.

[Snow White began by pulling out every measuring cup, spoon, and bowl as well as all her unique cutlery and utensils, from whisks to pastry brushes, spatulas and her rolling pin, frosting bags and all the various tips, and everything else in between.]

Now, let's begin with the things you'll use every day and every time, and the things you may only need a few times, to the things that are only in a great while.

These are measuring cups, spoons, and bowls. They're something you're going to be using every time you bake or cook. Until you feel ready to start adjusting recipes, these will help you follow things exactly. The better you get at using them, the more you'll be able to just know the amount without measuring it all. But even I use these when I have new recipes.

[gelum]

I don't have a problem using exact measurements.

[ Elsa did love math, after all; things were a touch more beautiful, when they were precise and exact. Gently, she ran her fingers along the various tools. ]

These are for decorating, aren't they? [ she asked, gesturing to the tips. ]

[onebadapple]

You and my employee, Lelouch, would get along fabulously. Apple likes exact measurements too!

[Snow is more pure intuition, but mostly because she has all her recipes memorized.]

That's exactly right, Elsa! Each tip creates a different design with frosting.

[gelum]

I'll have to speak with both of them at some point, then.

[ Elsa smiles and surveys the tips. ]

I wonder... You could make the crocus with these, I'm sure.

[onebadapple]

The crocus? You mean the flower? Oh yes, but making flowers takes a bit of practice. We're not going to get to that right away. First, we have to go over the basics, from cooking temperatures, ovens, and everything else in between! Also, and the most important part of all, you have to be alright with failure. No one, not even me, gets a recipe perfect the first time around.

[gelum]

Yes, of course. But a goal is a good thing to have, isn't it? And my kingdom's flower is the best I can think of.

[ But Elsa is ever the attentive student, and she nods. Failure, though... she's a little nervous about making a fool of herself in front of her friend and roommate. But it'll be fine. ]

I'll try my best to keep that in mind. [ She also feels like she should have a notepad and pencil for notes... ] Now, Miss Snow White, what shall we start with?

[onebadapple]

Oh a goal is a wonderful thing to have in mind! And perhaps you can even learn to make your pretty snowflakes like when you first came to the city!

We shall start with the most important thing in all of cooking and baking, taste!