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Snow wasn’t that great of a chef and Serah’s skills were sub-par. Lightning could cook for herself, but she did so simplistically — she didn’t make anything over the top, or difficult. It was the kind of person she was, though she harbored a complex mind to counterbalance it.

As a Prince, she was certain he had far better potential in the kitchen, and may have been brought up that way. Watching, observing — she was certain he had his ways of understanding how different things worked. But she was surprised that he’d decided on a homemade dinner rather than an expensive one at an even more expensive restaurant.

She supposed the publicity was what held him back. She’d never know.

Then he moved over to the sauce which was meant to be next. Taking a smaller spoon, Noctis took a small sample to discover the sauce was ready. A bigger spoon was handled to coat the noodles perfectly. Getting the form down on his first try, it bought the ravenette sometime to decorate the noodles with some more ingredients that were available.

The last step was to add the bit of vegetables to the dish. Quickly, he finished that task, for he wasn't to fond of the variety but he did take note of the flavor it added.

Once the dishes were prepared, Noctis couldn't forget to clean his hands before anything else was continued on. Taking a realization of time, the Prince then announced the completion of their meal.

"Just choose a plate, Lightning."

Her intention hadn’t been to come across as hostile but having woken up in a unknown area with no collection of memory on how she got here, she couldn’t help but feel a little weary towards a stranger that she was sure she had never seen before although part of her wondered if he had brought her here. Realising that she wouldn’t get anywhere acting upon frustration, her tone softened as the muscles in her face visibly relaxed and she stood there, still keeping her distance for safety.

"…mm?"

Those three words, emanating from a stranger’s lips, has the blond looking up from the paperwork before her. Noctis’ noble carriage barely makes a dent in her awareness, so weary is the blond. Instead, after green eyes give the male an appraising look (and coming to the conclusion that he is as out of her league as a certain White Prince)? Scarlet is wearily sighing, her gaze returning to the sketches before her.

Noctis didn't understand how he didn't have any mere control over his words, especially those that were meant to touch the heart. Her reply though, seemed to make the Prince question in his head for the small moment before he spoke once more.

Ruby hues scanned around the area, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. She didn’t know where she was or how on Gaia she had gotten here, all she knew is that she had to keep her guard up. The flowing water of the Nacari river soothed her mind and soul however as she wandered over to the waterfall and sat atop of one of the rocks, simply taking a rest after hours upon hours of aimless wandering. She didn’t particularly know which she wished for more; somebody to bump into to help her find her way or simply just keep going with no destination in mind.

Exhaling a shaky sigh, her bare fingers reached down to gently touch the water, the coolness refreshing upon tender flesh making her pastel pink tiers curve a little at the corners in the smallest of smiles. Moments like this she felt calm and at peace; she was one with nature. She felt as though she were back home in Nibelheim where she adored to be outside all day and everyday but the sound of footsteps and twigs snapping from the forest around her had her on high alert and her hand soon flew to the back of her cape hovering over leather gloves as she scanned around the perimeter for any signs of movement or life form. 

Noctis decided to keep moving, hoping for some help soon even though on his own, the male could manage on his own. Yet the feeling of being alone was his fear. The very fear he hides everyday. Who would want someone that couldn't stand being on his own to rule their land? It could not be dealt with and therefore the feeling was void as long as someone still cared. His footsteps made louder noises as he finally reached the ray of light at the end of his trail and then he heard a voice. Finally stepping out of the forest, and pushing away the last branch that weakly restricted him, he met the possessor of question and statement.

"I’ll let you work your magic, then," she spoke, almost in a teasing tone. She stepped aside to allow him further entry, deciding to let him do whatever he pleased within the space given to him. "We’ve got all night. So take your time."

Finding that she had more than enough for the meal, Noctis began to work, collecting what he needed. Vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, celery. Seasoning and sauces.

He found himself a pan and pot to start preparing with water and oil and turning on the stove as he got to work on slicing all the vegetables.