Chapter 24: Lunch

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Not that deep in the forest, laid the residence of Lars that was holding a visitor, that being Sadie who happen to be sitting at the dining table as the space is clean and minimalistic, with tatami-style mats, low furniture, and small decorative t...

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Not that deep in the forest, laid the residence of Lars that was holding a visitor, that being Sadie who happen to be sitting at the dining table as the space is clean and minimalistic, with tatami-style mats, low furniture, and small decorative touches that evoke a traditional Japanese aesthetic. Sadie sits at the dining table, her fingers wrapped around a warm cup of tea, her gaze wandering around the room.

Sadie: It's so different from how I imagined Lars' place would be... All of this and he has his own home to himself just outside of town? It's like stepping into one of those Japanese rooms from a travel show. The low table, the screens, even the vase with flowers... It's simple but cozy. I didn't think Lars was into this kind of thing?

She shifts slightly, glancing toward the kitchen, where Lars stands with his back to her, focused on preparing their meal. His movements are smooth, his sleeves rolled up, revealing a practiced ease with his cooking tools. The smell of simmering meat fills the air.

Sadie: He's so... Calm. Like this is just another day. How does he manage to make this feel so natural? It's almost unfair... But... It is as if.... He was a husb-...

She suddenly take a long sip of tea, the warmth soothing her nerves as she fights the faint blush rising on her cheeks as before she would think too much on it, Lars spoke.

She suddenly take a long sip of tea, the warmth soothing her nerves as she fights the faint blush rising on her cheeks as before she would think too much on it, Lars spoke

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Lars: Two weeks for the construction of the New Big Donut, hm...

Sadie: Y-Yeah. I guess it's weird not having to open up every day... But I mean, reconstruction's important, right?

Lars reaches for the spice.

Lars: Important's one word for it. Necessary's probably better. If we're gonna keep up with the rush we've been getting lately, we can't keep things the way they are. Space is cramped and with the expansion of the extra storage and hardware, the old kitchen will not do.

He pauses, tasting a sauce and adjusting it with a pinch of salt.

Lars: ...And let's be real, we've both been winging it more often than not. That's not sustainable.

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