741/Senshi Side Stories Episode 741: Rooftop Meetings, Hot Chocolate, and Food Battles

Senshi Side Stories Episode 741: Rooftop Meetings, Hot Chocolate, and Food Battles
Date of Scene:	11 November 2023
Location:	Pikarigaoaka Ward
Synopsis:	Following the near assasination of Hannah Steiner, Sailor Pluto decides to make an effort to improve the healing that she can offer as the Magical School's Nurse. Additionally, the idea for a morale-improving event is floated.
Cast of Characters:	Setsuna Meiou, Chiyo Sakai

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Setsuna Meiou has posed:
It's late in the evening...a bit after midnight, to be precise, when a text gets sent to Guardian Daifuku's phone from Sailor Pluto:

<<TEXT>> Sailor Pluto: Guardian Daifuku I hate to bother you so late, but do you have a few minutes to talk? I have something I need to discuss with you.

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Usually Gaurdian Daifuku didn't do late nights. Usually there weren't a surplus of youkai wandering around her neighborhood. At least the Parade was over, though there were still lingering things she Probably Couldn't See and so she felt the need to try and keep the peace.

She's perched atop a roof, dozing half asleep, when the text comes. None the less she texts back quickly.

<<TEXT>> It's okay, I'm out on patrol any way. Would you like to meet or discuss over text?

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
It's a very short wait before the response comes back:

<<TEXT>> Some things are best done in person. Let me know where you are and I'll be with you shortly.

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Guardian Daifuku glances around just to make sure she recalled where she was properly. It never hurt to make sure after all! Satisfied, she texts the address of the buiding she was at, making sure to mention being on the roof of the proper building.

At least her white and pink attire is very easy to spot at night.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
It's a rather short wait after that, perhaps fifteen minutes or so before there's a light 'tap' on the other side of the roof...and a few moments later, the tall form of Sailor Pluto comes walking around the HVAC units, Garnet Rod in hand.

Her expression is...severe.

At least, at first. As she lays eyes on Guardian Daifuku, her expression softens quite a bit and she offers a very weak smile, "Greetings, Daifuku."

She reaches out with her right hand and makes an odd twisting motion that Daifuku may have seen the Nurse do before...and it suddenly becomes apparent that that's the way she accesses some kind of small dimensional pocket...as she's suddenly holding a large thermos in her free hand, "Can I offer you some hot chocolate?"

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Guardian Daifuku turns toward the sound as she grasps the long handle of her own hammer. When Sailor Pluto steps around she smiles in greeting... But the expression of the other mahou causes her to falter.

When the hot chocolate comes out she actually draws a deep breath suddenly feeling the chill of the air more than she had realized. "That would be really nice, actually. Thank you."

Stepping closer she slings the hammer over her shoulder catching the handle in the crook of her elbow so that it doesn't end up falling.

"I gather something's wrong or about to be wrong," she reasons.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
The tall senshi just hands over the rather expensive-looking thermos and waves, "Keep it...I'm already hyped up on so much caffeine and adrenaline I won't be getting to sleep for a long time."

She then sighs, leans on her staff, then nods, "You're not wrong. I have some news, a serious request...and much later, a rather more...unserious request."

A gloved hand comes up to pinch the bridge of her nose and rub for a moment before wiping at each eye, "...the news is that Trager-chan apparently got attacked again tonight...and the assassin very nearly succeeded. She got a really brutal cut to the throat. They got her to the hospital in time, and from what I understand, she'll make it just fine...but..."

Pluto takes a few deep breaths, then says, "...I am minded by this that my healing abilities are purely mundane...and that no magics I possess are inclined towards healing in any way, shape, or form..."

Another deep breath, "Frankly, I don't know if what I'm about to ask is possible...but there is nothing lost by ASKING...so I wonder if it would be possible to commission from you a small order of some kind of well-keeping treat once or twice a month that I can keep in the infirmary to help treat those of us in the community that need a boost that purely mundane healing can't fully provide?

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Guardian Daifuku reaches out to accept the thermos with a quick glance at it when Sailor Pluto urges she keep it. "If you're sure. I'm just a bit chilly. It's not so bad, usually, but Winter is coming." Or was it already? It was hard to tell sometimes. She twists the thermos open to pour out a bit into the lid to sip enjoying the warmth from it.

When the mention of requests comes she nods simply, urging her to continue. Her attention is riveted on her quite attentive to the topic at hand.

Mention of someone being hurt, their throat almost slit, earns her lips pressing together in a thin line. That wasn't good. She half expects to be asked to heal again... but the suggestion that actually comes earns a small look of surprise.

"I don't see why not. That actually may be a good idea, given how many you see in the infirmary often. I'd have to come up with something that has a bit of shelf life," she murmers already considering how to go about it.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Whatever brand Sailor Pluto uses, it's the good stuff. Not quite up to the standards of someone really making it from scratch...it's obviously store bought mix...but it's the GOOD mix. Same with the thermos. The hot chocolate's been kept at that nice level of heat that's just BARELY too hot to drink...but rapidly gets to drinkable temperature a few moments after it's been poured out.

As Daifuku says the idea has merit, one can visibly SEE Pluto relax a bit, and she nods, "I know your magic provides ingredients, but if you think getting any kind of special material like blessed water or the like would be of help, let me know. I'll be happy to make arrangements along those lines. So take some time, think about it, and let me know."

She then looks over at the border around the roof before stepping over, letting out a sigh and dropping down to sit on it, "...Oh...and I also have another request...but this one's FAR less..."

She pauses, thinks for a moment, then continues...but it's in the slow, unsteady manner of someone who's just had a revelation and is working through the implications of it, "...or maybe far MORE important...depending on how one looks at it..."

She trails off into silence, obviously thinking about...whatever.

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
"I'll discuss the options with Bonito once he..." Daifuku gives a little nudge to her hammer. "Is back in his talk-able state." A little wry grin comes as she watches, and listens. And sips that hot cocoa because it really *was* good. Already it was getting easier to ignore the chill of the evening.

"It might actually not hurt to have some nonmagical ingredients if it's to last in the mundane world a bit. Like an anchor. I never really tried to see if my cooking has a time limit on effectiveness."

She steps forward to move to the edge of the roof as well, though she just opts to crouch a bit rather than sit. The thermos rests in her lap for now. "What is it? I know I'm new to things in a way, but I'm more than willing to help where I can. Even if it's just listening. You've helped me out so far with my own issues." The burns she had. If she hadn't risked going to see the school nurse, they might have become far worse with the dark energy that was lingering.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
After a few moments more, Pluto shakes her head, then smiles a bit more easily, "No...it's nothing like that. I just had had a silly little idea to ask you about a while back...but I realize it might not be so silly after all."

She looks over at Daifuku, "Remember when you showed me around your magical kitchen and I made the Iron Chef jokes?"

She waits a moment for the other mahou to acknowledge the moment, then goes on, "I found out a week or two back that one of the other Senshi, Sailor Jupiter, is apparently a bit of a cook. And when I heard that, I couldn't help but think of the two of you in an Iron Chef kind of cooking battle..."

The grin she gives along with the way she acted earlier on make it pretty obvious she intends to be The Chairman, "...so at first I was wondering if you wanted to maybe try doing that...but now I just had the thought...it's been a kind of rough couple of months...if you're willing to do this, maybe I can get some of the other girls to film it and we can actually do a PROPER magical girl chef battle? I'm MORE than willing to sink money into getting you guys ingredients if you're willing to take on Sailor Jupiter."

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Guardian Daifuku gives a quick bark of a laugh at the very suggestion. It wasn't done mockingly though! The purple haired mahou tips her head upward considering as she gazes at the night sky. It was hard to see a lot of stars here in the city. She knew they were there though.

"You know... Maybe it wouldn't be bad to do to help raise spirits some. Everyone I've met lately has been through so much. Plus making good food to help envigorate *is* part of my duties."

"Plus, it'd be a nice way for me to meet more Sailor Scouts. I know Sailor Moon of course, and you, but very few of the others." She looks back down to the thermos with a grin. "So, yes, I think I'd like that. It sounds like it'd be fun."

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Sailor Pluto grins, "Excellent. I'll make sure Jupiter is onboard, then I'll see about arranging some judges and video people...and once that's all arranged, I'll get back with you about a good time for it all."

Nodding to herself, she stands up, "Anyway, I need to get back, is there anything I can do for you or that you need from me, Daifuku-chan?"

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Guardian Daifuku rises to her feet as well, recapping the thermos to offer it back. It was an expensive one after all! "No, I should be fine. Probably should head home at this point any way." A glance is cast out over the street below a long moment. "There were some issues with youkai showing up... but it seems to have calmed down a lot since several nights ago. For now at least."

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Sailor Pluto shakes her head and waves the offered thermos away, "Keep it. I've got others. Besides, you can finish the rest on your way home."

She points at the cap, "There's a straw thingie there if you flip that little lever."

Chiyo Sakai has posed:
Guardian Daifuku glances down to the thermos spotting the thing in question. She hesitates again, holding the thermos in both hands, before nodding. "All right. Thank you. I... Probably should start keeping something like this with me to begin with." A weak little grin comes. "I probably don't take as good of care of myself as I should." Dipping in a slight bow toward Pluto a moment, she turns to head off. "Good night!"