Impa taking a long, skeptical look at the meal Wild was preparing. It was her first time meeting the newest hero in Link's, or rather Warrior's group. The scarred hero apparently decided to sneak away from the rest of the group and came across this timeline's Impa.
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They spoke for a while, Wild talking about his version of Impa, and Impa herself talking about the history of the sheikah and their practices, which Wild seemed really interested in. Eventually Wild moved to the ground and began to cook as he spoke to Impa. Once the meal was finished, Wild handed her a plate full of food.
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Impa was skeptical of the food, only opting to try it due to the fact that she watched every step of Wild preparing the meal, and because he too was eating the same food that was prepared. After seeing such, she slowly began to eat.
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Impa: Interesting...
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Wild pausing mid bite as he looked up at her: I'm sorry?
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Impa: From the way the other heroes in the group described you, it was as if you were an accomplished cook.
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Wild's face morphing into confusion: I'm sorry, is it not that good? Perhaps you don't like the gourmet steak, I can try a different meat.
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Impa shaking her head: No, it just seems like its... blander than I anticipated.
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Wild's face slowly turning to one of understanding, and a hint of guilt: Sorry, but I didn't add any herbs or spices to it. I usually make War's food this same way.
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Impa already knowing why he would do this, but still decided to ask: Why remove the herbs and spices?
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Wild: So you wouldn't think I was poisoning you.
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Impa nodded her head slightly, and waited for him to continue.
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Wild: I know that most poisons have a specific taste to them, and that spices and such can mask that flavor. Often times that's why in armies, food is rarely made with spices or anything that can alter the original taste of the food.
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Impa: And you said you make Link's food this way?
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Wild nodding: At first, I made it like normal, but I noticed that Wars would look over my shoulder anytime I made food. I would also see Wars pick around some thyme leaves after seeing them or various other herbs, sometimes even leaving his food unfinished. I started omitting the herbs and spices from his meals, and I saw that he would actually eat the food then. I don't even know if he's fully aware of it, it's just something I noticed.
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Impa: Have you spoke to him about this?
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Wild shaking his head quickly: Of course not.
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Impa: And the reason for that?
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Wild pausing for a long moment: Food should be comforting. Something that makes you happy. Almost everyone in our group has small niches when it comes to food. Those niches they may not even be aware of, but if they were pointed out, it could make them feel isolated. I don't want them to feel like that. It's my job as the cook to make them feel comforted, while also making sure that they never feel singled out for what they like.
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Impa giving Wild a very brief and very rare smile: That's a good sentiment to have. However...
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Impa holding her plate of unfinished food to Wild: I've been here, eating bland food for far too long. And I'd certainly never turn down something with a little spice to it.
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Wild looking up to her before giving a wide grin: One gourmet meat curry coming up!
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