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[healinghotpot]

chilis
star anise
peppercorns
cassia
cloves
fennel
bay leaves
ginger
garlic
scallions
tallow
oil
cooking wine

Comments

[healinghotpot]

Oh? Is it really that dangerous?

[purevanillacookie]

Unfortunately it is. The creature that skulks there is keen on punishing those that wander too far in.

[healinghotpot]

I see. Well, I guess I'll have to find someone to go with me, then! We really could use the mushrooms.

[purevanillacookie]

You may ask Jade, I believe he is the one who loves mushrooms! Ah, if you stumble upon blue glowing ones, they produce incredible gastric distress...

[healinghotpot]

Noted, thank you. Gastric distress is the last thing we need.

[ And it is also noted for possible future use. If the situation calls for it, of course. ]

You are quite the resource yourself, with all the information you've given me. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Jiaoqiu.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Yeah, Affogato is taking notes somewhere. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Jiaoqui! My name is Pure Vanilla Cookie, but please do not feel the need to call me by my full name, I know it is a mouthful!

[healinghotpot]

[ Cookie... ]

And likewise, please feel free to shorten my name if it is a mouthful. You can call me Jiao, or Qiu, if you like, though it's only shortening by a syllable either way.

[purevanillacookie]

Of course! I may be able to get it, it sounds quite familiar!

[ Like one of the Cacao Kingdoms Gods. ]

Do let me know when you desire to make your hot pot, my friend!

[ Happy tail wiggle. ]

[healinghotpot]

Of course. As soon as I have obtained all of the ingredients, I will let you know.

If we are feeding a large group, we'll need either a couple of large cauldrons, or several smaller ones. I have my own, but I'm afraid it will only serve nine people at most. You wouldn't happen to know how many we might be feeding, do you?

[purevanillacookie]

Hm... I would think around 40? The number fluctuates, so I would not be able to offer a precise head count, but I believe it to be somewhere in that area. Of course, I shall offer my assistance with utensils and crockery!

[healinghotpot]

40... A challenge, certainly, but I think we can make it work. We could make do with probably one pot per four people, if that isn't too much to ask.

[purevanillacookie]

I do believe us up to the task! And I know with a certainty if you put out the call for aid, others will answer. I know Heimr and Ydalir will be helpful as well.

[healinghotpot]

That's very good to know! It sounds like this community is pretty tight-knit. I'm glad that everyone helps everyone else. It is a surprisingly rare environment.

[purevanillacookie]

Mm, I believe it comes from a center of mutual understanding. We all seem to have existed once in a world where hardships are prevalent. Thus we know our greatest strength is our ability to work together.