“Before you two go,” Cass calls out from the sink, taking her time lathering her hands in soap making sure to wash up to her wrists and in between fingers. “We should ask everyone what kind of crepes they want, we might need more fruit!”
“Oh! Fresh mint to garnish would be lovely!” Says a fellow club member, and her smile widens when Cass agrees with her. Why wouldn’t she? Mint offers that spruce of color!
After drying her hands, Cass pulls out her pink little sakura-shaped sticky note pad, scribbling down a list with her pen that’s just as pink, on top of it is a glittery fluffy bouncy ball that sways as she writes.
Rei doesn’t appreciate Olivier approaching her once again, and looks at him with little amusement when he speaks to her. Then her view is thankfully blocked by a blonde braid. Now is her chance to escape; the pair deserve one another, she thinks.
Off Rei goes to provide her list of ingredients to Cass: strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and fudge sauce. It’s too sweet for her liking, but it’s what her grandmother loves and has told her about many times of her youth as a Neo Domino girl enjoying life.
‘How could I have a flat belly when these things are around!?’ Grandmother would say, and the blue tattoo makes her grin look wider than normal.
“Hihi you two! Aya, what crepes will you be making?” Cass walks up to Oli and Aya, oblivious to what is happening. “And Oli, we should make extra batter to make snack crepes. Have you ever had one? It’s basically a crepe in the shape of a cone that we sell as street food.”
Rei has gone to find the crepe spreaders which were hidden in the back drawers. She pulls out the pair and washes them. Even though she doesn’t plan on eating, crepes filled with dust doesn’t sound appetizing.
“We should also divide up into teams: one to make the crepes and other teams to prepare dressing like the chantilly cream and fudge, and another to cut the fruits.” Cass spoke to and looks at everyone, willing to listen and compromise if a member has suggestions. “Keep in mind everyone, we have ice cream and brownies in the freezer that we can use to!”
The Baking Club freezer has containers filled with goods that they can take out to de-frost and eat. One of their recent tests is a batch of ruby chocolate brownies. Delicious pink chocolate with the taste of berries, and a tart aftertaste. It thrilled the club members that the chocolate was not only delicious but matches most of the décor as well.
“Oh, yes, yes! I almost forgot to ask for mint as well,” Olivier cried over Aya’s inane prattle. “Aha, I think we shall have the Gardening Club picked over by the time we are done today.”
Not as though it mattered. Duel Academy, as Olivier knew, seemed to have an endless budget to splurge on the extracurricular activities of its students. Of course, such a budget probably came from the generous donations of past alumni and celebrity duelists from across the globe. His father was most assured contributing to the school’s abundance since Olivier began his attendance.
There was an odd smell as he prepared; having crossed the room again with a few long strides to collect a bottle of red food coloring. It was a stinging sensation that prickled the inside of his nose and prodded his throat, almost causing him to gag loud enough to disrupt the club.
Cheap perfume? A knockoff scent Olivier had known plenty of times whenever his presence was obligatory during a business meeting. The kind plastered faces wore with their gaudy jewels and pounds of makeup with their pathetic words in attempt to placate his father.
Of course, he didn’t realize the horrid scent belonged to Aya before Cass approached them with her inquiry. Olivier turned a little and sucked in a quick breath, flinching and placing a hand at his chest- startled at the blonde girl’s appearance.
“Ah, Madam President,” Olivier said with a gasp, still trying to catch his breath. “I suppose Mademoiselle Aya and I will be making raspberry crepes. Since she is new, I shall volunteer in assisting her for today. Next time you will help yourself, yes?” He turned to Aya who nodded enthusiastically, twisting her braid and blushing brighter than the food coloring in Olivier’s hand.
“I have indeed seen your snack crepes before.” Regaining his composure, he placed the bottle in Aya’s hand and motioned for her to return to their working station. “Unfortunately I never had the pleasure of enjoying one myself. As for teaming up, I shall go wherever you place me and wherever I am needed.”