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031 - Training Spot
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2020-12-01 12:44:50Jai stirred the soup slowly. He took a spoon from the dish rack and spooned the soul a bit. He blew it softly before sipping. The taste on his tongue made him frowned.
He wasn't a great cook, but he certainly can cook up a dish or two that taste somewhat...okay. In the Before, he might have lived alone and spent his time mostly for work. But that doesn't mean he was too busy to care for his own well-being. He enjoyed good food.
Jai took the small salt jar and added a pinch of salt into the pot. He then stirred it once more.
Something climbed on Jai's back and settled on his shoulder. The creature watched with interest as Jai stirred the pot.
"I don't really know what I'm cooking, really. I've never actually made soup with raw ingredients," Jai muttered.
A meow echoed in his right ear.
Jai shrugged, "I bought my soup from can. They're pre-made, so I just have to heat them up."
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