Clement Panallus

Eh. You're a little old for me. Anyway, my aunty makes ต้มยำกุ้ง (Tom yum goong) for comfort food. It's got shrimp and lemongrass and lime and chilis in it. Anything you've got going on will be cured in no time. Or at least, you'll feel better about your shitty life or whatever.

[user has to read this several times to make sure he understands, does not feel like he understands at all] What does me being old have to do with anything? I know I am. I appreciate the recipe, though. Comfort food is always a good thing to have when you're sick. And my cats love the smell of shrimp.

You aren't imposing; I love helping out! I got the time, energy and annoying go-getter attitude. I just don't want to impose on you; I get that sometimes when you have like a migraine or stress you just want to eat your soup and be left alone.

Alright then, you can come over. But only if you really want to. I don't really want to be alone any more than I am Sometimes you need people You're very nice

I don't have a soup recipe, but I do have a tea recipe... Tea-adjacent recipe. Fresh ginger, a lot of honey, and lemon- stick that in boiling water and steep like you would a tea. A bit of cinnamon too, if you like. It should help a bit. My Maman used to make it. Worked like a charm.

I appreciate it. That actually sounds good. Tea is always good for the migraines.

I suppose you could say that. We get a lot of different types here with the university and the state park on top of all the general tourism and cryptid stuff.

I see. Seems like people would know better than to take tours when this place can be dangerous. But I guess they like that kind of thing.

Learning that already, huh? Sorry to hear that. But I know how you feel. Had a run-in with a coyote when I first moved here, then all sorts of other weird shit. Doesn't seem like life wants to catch us a break.

Yeah, I'm learning it pretty fast. What sort of run-in with a coyote?

I mean I'm not scarred or anything, a human body is a human body. I just feel like I'm...intruding? Like I'm watching a personal moment I shouldn't be, even though they're putting themselves in my line of sight.

Yeah, I know how you feel. I'm a photographer who sometimes takes pictures at night. The things I've caught on camera are somewhat traumatizing. Like, definitely not for my eyes. But I think that darkness can make people feel like they're somewhat hidden.

Yes. Use chicken, chicken stock, egg noodles, sautéd celery, and sautéd carrots, then add salt to taste.

Appreciate it. I'm going to get some ingredients delivered.

Okay, cream of potato it is.

I appreciate it.

[pm] I don't care. [...] Fucked up my shoulder today, so you'll have to do all the heavy lifting. I'll be there in an hour.

[pm] I can do that.

Maybe. Cat tax.

Here. She's not leaving me alone.

I'm gonna be completely worthless and say "No but I have a recipe for really good cream of potato soup". I know, I know, not what you were asking, right.

I'll take any soup at this point. Cream of potato is good.

[pm] Great. Cool. Tonight work? Gotta get out of my head before I lose my fucking

[pm] Tonight works fine if you don't mind me being a bit feverish. I think I caught something from the stress of the move and goddamn Parker