You Better Take Cover (SlazowTV)

7 - halloween pt.2

"What?" Slazo asked, staring at the pumpkins.

"What, haven't you carved a pumpkin before?" Sorrow stared at him, waiting for an answer. "Well no- but, I mean, you want to do it right now?"

"Why not? It's great, you can get all artsy with it, and afterwards, I'll bake the seeds."

"Okay, I mean, it's worth a shot I guess." Slazo said, picking up a knife. Sorrow went to grab some old newspaper to set it on. They both got to work, Sorrow doing an elaborate depiction of his gerbil, while Slazo just carved the "thinking" emoji. Eventually, Sorrow started collecting and washing off the seeds from the guts of the pumpkin. "What're you up to?" Slazo said, as Sorrow headed towards the sink. He started getting out some pans and responded "Like I said, pumpkin seeds are great when you bake 'em. Here, I'll teach you if you want."

 He set down the tray and started explaining the process to Slazo, showing him as he worked on cooking the seeds, adding salt and spices to them after soaking them for a bit. After setting them in the oven and turning the heat and timer on, they sat back for a bit and just talked.

"So, when are you planning on booking your flight back to the States?"

Sorrow's flight had been cancelled at the hospital, as it seemed unlikely he'd be healthy enough to travel in time for his flight. "Honestly, I don't know. Since youtube's my job, there's not much I need to rush back for." Slazo thought for a second. "You ever think about just staying here?"

Sorrow laughed. "I wish. Immigration sounds like it'd be a pain in the ass, but it'd be nice." He checked the timer. "The pumpkin seeds are done, by the way." He set them out to cool, and Slazo tried one, only mildly burning his hand. "Holy shit, these are delicious".

"Thanks, man." Sorrow said, lightly leaning on the other.