[ Sorry, JJ, this is just going to end in disappointment for you. For everyone, really.
She pauses her kitchen inspection to consider his suggestion, a thoughtful look on her face. After a second, she nods her head, as if coming to a decision. His story checks out—she would be bored out of her mind if she was in his shoes, forced to stay inside and rest for weeks on end. Besides, what can it hurt? She'll allow it. ]
Yes, I can see how so much time abed must feel exceedingly dull. Very well!
[ She stands on her tiptoes and rummages through the cabinet over the stove, extracting a large pot that she then sets on the counter with a flourish. She looks pretty proud of herself, and this is only step one. ]
I do believe that this shall serve very well indeed. [ Pause. She digs into her grocery bag, pulling out a container of chicken stock. ] I suppose I shall begin with this, yes?
[ This is the first sign that Something May Be Amiss. ]
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She pauses her kitchen inspection to consider his suggestion, a thoughtful look on her face. After a second, she nods her head, as if coming to a decision. His story checks out—she would be bored out of her mind if she was in his shoes, forced to stay inside and rest for weeks on end. Besides, what can it hurt? She'll allow it. ]
Yes, I can see how so much time abed must feel exceedingly dull. Very well!
[ She stands on her tiptoes and rummages through the cabinet over the stove, extracting a large pot that she then sets on the counter with a flourish. She looks pretty proud of herself, and this is only step one. ]
I do believe that this shall serve very well indeed. [ Pause. She digs into her grocery bag, pulling out a container of chicken stock. ] I suppose I shall begin with this, yes?
[ This is the first sign that Something May Be Amiss. ]