Agni doesn't like my shopping

[kalicurry]

YOU SAY YOU WANT CURRY! THAT YOU CRAVE THE FOOD OF THE GODS! YET, THAT TRASH YOU PURCHASED AT THE GROCERY STORE IS NOTHING LIKE TRUE CURRY. YOU SAY YOU CRAVE THE FOOD OF THE GODS, BUT THAT IS AN INSULT TO ANY REAL CURRY!

DO NOT GIVE ME THAT FACE AND SAY THAT YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS! A TRUE LOVER OF CURRY WOULD STARVE TO DEATH AND DIE RATHER THAN DEFILE THE NAME OF CURRY WITH SOMETHING OUT OF A BOX FROM A GROCERY STORE!

MY RAGE KNOWS NO BOUNDS!

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[bardsong]

M-My word! Do try to stifle your anger before you scare your puppeteer away!

[kalicurry]

I do not CARE about scaring her away. And I'm her muse, not her puppet. I have one master and one god and it isn't her.

In fact, I don't know where he is. She hasn't found him AND NOW SHE'S PLANNING TO MAKE SUB STANDARD CURRY!

[bardsong]

S-Such rage over mere food?! Are you mad? I see no reason for such malice.

[kalicurry]

It's NOT mere food!

[Agni calms himself, taking a deep breath.]

Please forgive me. Curry is a food of the gods, and I am blessed with the power of my goddess to make the best curry in the world. I cannot stand idly by while such things happen.

But, I shouldn't take that out on you. Excuse me.

[bardsong]

[ Keeping some much needed distance between Agni and him, the meek prince let's out a hesitant laugh before offering the passionate curry lover a smile. ]

O-Oh, I see. I suppose I could understand your love for this delicacy.

[ He sighs. ]

Think nothing of it. You were merely ranting.

[kalicurry]

I was indeed, but I am still sorry if I offended you. If you are in need of assistance please feel free to call on me.

[bardsong]

No, no! There's no need to apologize. In fact, I find your passion for curry to be somewhat aspiring.

[ The princely bard couldn't help but chuckle. ]

I'm Edward Chris von Muir and you are?

[kalicurry]

Agni.

Servant to the Prince Soma.

[bardsong]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Agni.

Tell me, what kingdom does Prince Soma rule? I hail from the desert kingdom of Damcyan. It's a beautiful oasis located within a great sprawling desert near the sea.

[ Believe or not but this traveling minstrel happens to be the Prince of Damcyan. Edward just likes to keep his identity a secret from others. ]

Such lovely kingdom my Damcyan is.

[kalicurry]

Prince Soma Asman Kadar is the prince of Bengal, Sir. I'm sure Damcyan is beautiful, Sir. But Bengal is the most beautiful place in the world.

[bardsong]

Is it now?

[ He couldn't contain his chuckle at that. ]

We'll just have to see about that someday, won't we?

[kalicurry]

I would be honored to show you the beauty of my Prince's country someday, Sir. It would be my great pleasure.

[twentysixthprince]

Agni! You will calm down immediately!

[As much as your Prince and Master agrees you in matters of curry, he knows you are better than that.]

[kalicurry]

Prince Soma! [His eyes fill with awe and relief. He feels like he's been without his prince for far too long.]

Please forgive me, I did not mean to be unseemly or to bring you shame. There are simply some things that I cannot abide. Excuse me.

[twentysixthprince]

[Strange, to him it didn't feel like too long since he has seen him.]

I forgive you, but it better doesn't happen again. Even though they are insulting the real curry, they are still kind enough to take care of us!

Besides, you could teach them, couldn't you?

[kalicurry]

I have, of course tried, my Prince. She only talks about availability and cost. As if a true maker of curry worried about such things...

But, I will not let it happen again. You are right, we are being cared for, and now I've found you again. That's what matters most.

[twentysixthprince]

That's a shame then. [No, the Prince is not pleased with that, not at all.]

Very well Agni! ... Now, what can we do?

[kalicurry]

Whatever you want, of course.

[twentysixthprince]

You know, all that talk about Curry made me hungry. Agni, can you made some?

[kalicurry]

It would be a great pleasure to make curry for you again!

[twentysixthprince]

It's decided then! We will have curry today! And you can teach me how you do it usually!

[In order to become a greater person he has to learn a lot of things. Cooking, especially cooking Curry, is one of these things he has to do to he decided.]

[kalicurry]

Teach you? It would be a great honor, but I'm not sure I can.

[twentysixthprince]

I know that I won't be as good as you, but I still want to give it a try at least.

[kalicurry]

Of course, Prince Soma. It would give me great enjoyment.

[twentysixthprince]

It's settled then!

[kalicurry]

Indeed it is, my prince!

It is my great honor. So... you want enough spices, but not too much. You want to meant to be flavorful, but not so much that it overpowers the curry spices. You also want to make very sure that the curry spices don't overpower the meant at...

Oh I'm sorry Prince Soma, forgive me! I go by my senses and my goddess and I don't know how to teach it! Forgive me!

[twentysixthprince]

I know Agni. But I will still try it!

[It's hard to keep up with Kali's Right Hand, but he knew that from the start.]

[kalicurry]

You are most impressive to try! Bless you!

[twentysixthprince]

In order to become a greater person trying is the least I can do!

[kalicurry]

Ah! My Prince, your efforts to become a greater person are so very moving! I am in awe just to be in your presence.

Please, allow me to try and teach you, even if I have proven unworthy.

[twentysixthprince]

Of course Agni... you are my Khansama after all.

[kalicurry]

Prince Soma, I am overcome by the honor you have bestowed on my unworthy person. Your generosity knows no bounds.

[He throws himself onto his knees, grabbing Soma around the waist, sobbing melodramatically.]

I WILL TRY TO BE WORTHY!

How do I do?

[twentysixthprince]

[A proper hug sounds much better, don't you think so?]

Agni!

[kalicurry]

Excuse me. I'm overcome!

[twentysixthprince]

It's alright!

[kalicurry]

So, let me see. Be sure you put the spices in the oil to flavor the oil, then add the vegetables then the meat. Always keep everything in a balance and don't let one overpower the other... what else can I tell you...

[twentysixthprince]

The meat and vegetables maybe?

[kalicurry]

Oh! Excuse me. I thought you knew... Goat and Lamb make the best curry, but beef, seafood and chicken can also be quite good.

Carrots, onion, garlic, and potatoes are the best vegetables. You don't want too much. Especially with the aromatic ones.

[twentysixthprince]

Oh?

[Do you remember the prince ever cooking or being in a kitchen not to nibble something?]

I understand!

[kalicurry]

Good! You're doing very well.

[Probably not often, but he'd know what he was eating most of the time.]

[twentysixthprince]

Thank you, Agni!

[Of course, what do you expect?]

[kalicurry]

You're most welcome, Prince Soma.