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Post by Admin on Feb 13, 2024 4:07:26 GMT
[OOC: I assume it is her shop but Cody just missed her by a few minutes.]
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Post by Admin on Feb 13, 2024 4:20:49 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/QDfqNZy/portlyinnkeeper~png A large, heavy-set man enters drying his hands on his dirty apron; seeing the uniforms under the cloaks, he beams with joy. "Chefs? Chefs! Come in, come in! You are looking for rooms, yes? For artists of your stature, no charge! Just a little favour." He takes them arm-in-arm and leads them deeper into the building. They can hear the clatter of pots and pans.
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 13, 2024 4:22:36 GMT
<OOC> Ah, well... Since Z'ra always seems to have time to talk to every patron, I didn't imagine her place to be so busy.
Well, again. Apologies for robbing a couple of patrons of their robes and pilfering the linen closet. Not to mention the wine, bread and stew.
Can you tell that I had insomnia last night?
Now, Cody and Jessup just want a flop. </OOC>
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Post by Admin on Feb 13, 2024 4:49:05 GMT
OOC: Simultaneous posting. See above.
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 13, 2024 4:57:21 GMT
Jessup and Cody give each other a deflated look. Out of one fry pan and into a other. As long as they can stay out of the fire...
"Who knows? Maybe this could be fun?" Cody shrugs as Jessup punches his shoulder.
Jessup turns on her most charming smile, "Not Chefs, yet. Line cooks. Just barely. Maybe. We've only just got these uniforms. We will be starting culinary school. Sort of putting the cart before the horse. At least if we burn the water, there's plenty more." She chuckles at her own joke.
After their experience in Rebma Cody inserts, "Not in the Guild yet, if that's a problem?" Kind of hoping that they'll just be given a room instead of being conscripted into the kitchen.
"Oh, ya. There's that too. Look, we're new in town and haven't had a chance to get any official papers for anything." Jessup sighs.
"We're musicians really. We tried getting a gig in Rebma but they wouldn't touch us without Guild Membership, so we thought we'd give it a shot here in Amber. But you don't need our life story. If you need help, we can try..."[/]
Jessup, "Could be fun... We've had a bit of experience with Ceviche."
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Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2024 5:02:17 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/QDfqNZy/portlyinnkeeper~png The innkeeper is deflated by Cody's and Jess's admission of their lack of skill. "Two gold coins each night. Food will be served if you can stomach it," he says in a weak, deflated voice, letting go of their arms. "Upstairs. Room nine." He shuffles back to his desk and eats two Tums.
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 18, 2024 7:01:52 GMT
Cody says, "Thanks." And turns to go up the stairs.
Jessup pulls on Cody's sleeve, "Awww.... Rat, the man has gastric distress.
"Christina..."
"C'mon, Rat. The man needs help. Jessup turns to the man, "You need help. We can help."
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 20, 2024 2:15:23 GMT
"My Captain, you're the one that indicated that you weren't interested in this gig when you slugged me in the arm." Cody says as he tries to pull Jessup towards the stairs.
Jessup digs in her heels and pulls Cody back, "Yea, well... That was before I realized how much he needs our help Mr. D'Avalon." She turns to the distraught man. "Look, you need help. We can help." Turning back to Cody, "We've both done galley duty and you worked in that Soup Kitchen in DaggerWays. Your baguettes are to die for." She pauses a moment and continues, "Look, I need this gig. I don't want to go back to Rebma. Those fish people freak me out."
Cody is shocked by Jessup's revelation. "Even my cousin?"
Jessup, "Especially your cousin. And that Aunt of yours. And... Well, anyway, we can't sail out of here until the weather is fixed. So I want to put down some roots and live like a normal person for a while."
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Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2024 3:47:25 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/QDfqNZy/portlyinnkeeper~png The innkeeper looks at Cody. Then, at Jessup. Finally, back to Cody. They can tell he's calculating in his mind, trying to weigh the statement that they can't cook with the thought of how much worse could they be compared to his regular staff. His hand stops reaching towards a packet of Alka-Seltzer. "It's that artistic temperament again, yes?" He stands up, takes them arm-in-arm and leads them back into the building. "The artist is mercurial, no? Rarely modest, but you two must be an exception. My usual kitchen, they are technicians, you understand? The can prepare food, but can they create art? No! pthoo" He spits on the floor to demonstrate his contempt for mere technical cooking. This might be an indication of the cleanliness of the inn. They come into a large and well stocked kitchen. A half dozen people are busy baking, roasting, boiling and cutting. "Out! Out!" the innkeeper rages. "Tonight, only the artists prepare the food. The rest of you watch, learn, and wash the dishes." The crew are less disappointed than Cody would have expected. "Another special supper tonight for some very special guests!" the innkeeper says with glee. He slaps them on the back, then leaves them to the job.
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 21, 2024 7:20:18 GMT
<OOC> LOLZ - Looks like a 'Bloody Bill's' situation. </OOC>
<OOC - Supplemental > Redactions due to the apparently offended sensibilities of other players at my manipulation of NPC's. Italics for addions. </OOC>
Jessup gives Cody a nod and a wink and they both pick up the largest knives they can reach. Cody turns on the fatman and prevents him from leaving as Jessup addresses the cooking crew.
"Stop! Nobody move! We have been mislead by the Fatman here Inn Keeper. His crocodile tears telling us that he is desperate for help in the kitchen." Jessup says as she gestures with her knife towards the doorway where big man in the apron took his leave. Speaking as a seasoned Ship's Captain she continues, "Any failing of the crew reflects on the Captain. Afterall, it's a poor craftsman that blames his tools"
As Jessup speaks, Cody corrals the Fatman into a corner and holds him there. gets a mop and bucket and begins to clean.
"So, I'm taking over. Jessup announces as she circulates around the kitchen and does a quick survey of the stations.
Like an episode of 'Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares', Jessup gets the cooks to clean their stations, review the menues and assess their skills. Cody ties up the Fatman and assists with the clean up.
Cody and Jessup conduct interviews with the kitchen and wait staff and work to address their grievances.
At some point, Cody notices that the Fatman is slumped over in a pool of blood with his throat slit.
Unfortunate...
"Somebody dispose of that." Cody says, gesturing at the body as he grabs a mop and bucket to clean up the gore. Hoping that Jessup doesn't notice...
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Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2024 5:51:45 GMT
OOC: Are we wandering into Delicatessen territory here?
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 22, 2024 6:49:57 GMT
<OOC> LOL - Had to look 'Delicatessen' up. Now I'll have to watch it.
But, that made me think of the Rocky Horror Picture Show - Dinner Scene when Frankie pulls off the table cloth to reveal the glass casket with Eddie inside.
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Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2024 4:24:55 GMT
OOC: Jeunet has some great films and, unfortunately, Alien: Resurrection.
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Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2024 4:29:53 GMT
OOC: Gordon Ramsay is one of the people I loathe most in this world. You will regret comparing Jess to him!
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Post by Cody D'Avalon on Feb 25, 2024 5:00:34 GMT
<OOC> The first person that came to mind was Tabatha Coffey - 'Tabatha takes over', and/or Jon Taffer 'Bar Rescue', but I thought they might be too obscure. Although they are equally abrasive to Gordon Ramsay. Cody just needs a safe place to leave Jessup so he can go back to the Castle. </OOC>
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