[center][b]Mugi and Meria[/b][/center] [@sakurasan] Mugi was glad that she could do what she wanted and excited to start her Shaved Ice stand. Now she just needed the flavour syrups, little cups to hold the product, maybe some buckets of water would make it easier. So many things to get together that she was glad she had a week to get it all together. That being said. . . [color=lightblue]"Where am I going? I've not figured this place out yet."[/color] The Headmistress said the Head Chef and the kitchen but. . . She just got there that day, and didn't know where the kitchen was. Maybe she should ask someone? She looked around but found no one in sight. [color=lightblue]"Ugghhh."[/color] Meria walked in the halls, examining her surroundings a bit as she walked. Soon, she noticed something that she had much rather ignored. However, the girl was adorable and who was cruel enough to ignore a troubled girl? She walked over to the girl and realized that she had a cold aura around her. Ooh~ a Yuki-Onna? Being a Japanese woman that grew up hearing about these ---errr Japanese tales?--, she knew that this would be what you called a Yuki-Onna or ice queen, meh whatever. "Are you lost?" she smiled kindly at the girl. How old [i]was[/i] she? I don't think she's a little kid or anything but... Is she the same age as me? Mugi smiled happily. She thought about how glad she was there was another person. [color=lightblue]"I guess you could call it that."[/color] She pondered on it for a second and nodded a comfirmation before having a revelating look come over her face. [color=lightblue]"But where are my manners, my name is Mugi."[/color] With that she took a slight bow and showed Meria the letter the Headmistress had handed her earlier. [color=lightblue]"The headmistress told me to talk to the Head Chef, but I got a little lost on the way to the Kitchen. Or, maybe it's better to say I just don't know the way yet."[/color] She gave a slightly pleading look to the other girl hoping she'd offer to help. Meria looked down at the paper. She had done a bit of exploring around the school and knew where she was going. [color=FFCCDD]"Oh! You're going to the same place as me. I'll guide you."[/color] with that she dismissed the girl's pleading look with a reasurring smile and started to walk forwards, expecting the girl to follow. Mugi jumped up and down excitedly and hugged the girl lightly before letting go and following her to the kitchen where they both presented their respective letters to the Head Chef Meria's eyes widened when she was suddenly hugged. Touchy, I suppose. The Head Chef seemed like a nice man and they were easily presented their things to get started. What was she doing though? [color=FFCCDD]"What are you making? You're obviously cooking but what specifically?[/color] she asked, a questioning look on her face. She was a Yuki-Onna, so probably something cold? DUNEEE [color=lightblue]"You can't tell?"[/color] Mugi asked her newfound acquaintance. Well, it might be difficult without the rest of the product. [color=lightblue]"I'm making a shaved ice stand!"[/color] The Yuki-Onna almost shouted in joy, but settled on excited. She wasnt sure on what to do with the shack yet, but she'll figure that out soon. Maybe she should find someone that can help make a mobile cart, or maybe just a giant igloo. Too hard to tell at the moment. [color=lightblue]"It's fun, right?!"[/color] Shaved ice...? Meria had a bit of a sour look on her face but quickly swept it away, not wanting to offend the girl. She didn't like shaved ice. Not only did they have no flavor, but they also gave you terrible "brain freezes". Meria nodded her head, it did indeed look fun to make at least. It just wasn't fun for her to eat. [color=FFCCDD]"I'm sure you'll make it wonderfully."[/color] she said, a sincere tone as she spoke. The least she could do was be kind and practically wish her good luck on its progress. [color=FFCCDD]"Just tell me if you need any help and i'll glady help."[/color] with that, she smiled kindly and walked over to a cabinet. Hmmm... She wanted to make something simple, delicious, and easy to make. She was going to need to make it for many people after all. Gyudon (beef bowl) and ramen perhaps~ Meat for those that liked meat and vegetarian ramen for those that couldn't have meat. [color=lightblue]"I'm sure I can handle it. Shaved ice is like the dessert of my people! We use our powers to make the purest, most fresh ice we can, shave it up and pour the flavoring syrup on. I personally like the Blue Rhaspberry one."[/color] Mugi wasn't usually one to prattle on, but it was her one pride, making ice based desserts that was. Still, she was trying to think of the best way to actually shave up the ice. Ehh, maybe there was something with the stuff the Head Chef offered her. [color=lightblue]"What's your favorite dessert flavor? Strawberry? Lemon? Are you a weirdo that likes Grape?"[/color] Meria smiled at her confidence and paused from looking through the cabinet and glanced at her. My favorite.. flavor? Hmmmm... I guess strawberry is my favorite but honestly nightmares were the best. [color=FFCCDD]"Haha, I like strawberry but... i'm more into nightmares."[/color] she said with a smile. Soon, she realized that she had completely forgotten to introduce herself. [color=FFCCDD]"My name is Meria by the way. Nice to meet you."[/color] God. Did my manners always suck this much? I really need to practice more. Nightmares? What could that mean? Could Meria be one of those species that feasted on dreams? In all honestly, Mugi could not remember what it was called, but it was something the Elder talked about a long time ago. Not them in particular, just of different types of Youkai. [color=lightblue]"There's no nightmare flavored syrup, so there is no helping you in that particular. So, I'll make you a Strawberry one for helping me! I'm glad I made a new friend."[/color] Nightmare flavored syrup would probably taste... disgusting~ Meria though to herself, chuckling at the idea. She shook her head at the consideration [color=FFCCDD]"That's fine. You don't need to. I'm glad to have made a new friend as well but really, you don't need to make me one.[/color] Hmmm... Meria didn't want to sound too rude so she added something to the end. [color=FFCCDD]"I'm not really good with cold food. Thank you though."[/color] I would rather have her get finished than waste her time on me who would probably dislike it after all. [color=lightblue]"I see."[/color] Mugi muttered slightly disheartened. It was a bit sad, but everyone had their own preferences after all. [color=lightblue]"Well, I understand I guess. I'm no good with hot foods. Well, not too often."[/color] She went around and gathered some of the things that she could use and was glad to see a hand-crank item that would act well enough as an ice grinder. [color=lightblue]"I wonder if I could request them order something for me."[/color] She muttered to herself. She wondered if the Head Chef or the Headmistress would be the better option for that but pushed it back in her mind. In her thoughts, Mugi started looking around the room for what she needed to start up her little stand, but her eyes caught sight of the clock. [color=lightblue]"Oh my! Did it really get that late?"[/color] She needed to get planning on everything else about the stand. [color=lightblue]"We'll meet again, right?"[/color] She asked Meria while collecting the few things she noticed. [color=lightblue]"Well, I'm sure we will. Until next time."[/color] She said excitedly as she headed out the door and left for her dorm.