Voice Testing

[darntootinestmom]

Well, I completely understand why you find me so appealing! Ahahaha! I know that I'm just a wonderful woman with class and a great sense of humour but there's one thing we need to straighten up ASAP, little lady. You can not continue baking Betty Crocker cakes! It's just not the same as a good old fashioned cake made from scratch! [She does a happy little air punch to emphasize her point.]

Now if you need some help, I'll be more than willing to donate my time. If I can almost teach Jackie how to bake a pie I can completely teach anyone to bake a cake! [token kitty laugh.]

Now you go get washed up, I have some cheese puffs in the oven and some hungry bellies to feed! [And another laugh.]

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[darntootinestmom]

[She would acknowledge what he said but...]

Oh! You're an elf! I guess that explains the... [she trails away and smiles bashfully, pointing at her ears.]

...ears. [She returns to her seat quickly, grabbing her coffee mug in both hands and taking another sip, obviously anxious and embarrassed at how forward she just was.]

[keeps_count]

[Legolas chuckles. The first actually amused sound he's made in over a month.]

I am, yes. Usually the ears are the best sign.

[darntootinestmom]

[Kitty laughs along with him, visibly relaxing.]

Not the luscious locks?

[keeps_count]

[Oh, he laughs again.]

As much as I'm sure elves would enjoy taking credit for fairest hair in Middle Earth but we cannot.

[darntootinestmom]

Well, that's just too bad! You've obviously earned the title, even if you don't "officially" get it.

[She leans in conspiratorially.]

So what's your secret?

[keeps_count]

Actually, our secret isn't much of a secret. The herbs and other plant-life that grow in Mirkwood can be made into soap for our hair. And the water there is quite pure, which certain helps.

[darntootinestmom]

Well, next time you go there you be sure to bring me back some of this soap! I'll pay you in that fancy bread of yours!

[keeps_count]

It may be a long time before I return to Mirkwood. I'm currently trapped in a place called the Tower of Animus, which claims Middle Earth has been destroyed.

[darntootinestmom]

[:(]

I am so sorry to hear that, honey! I would just be heart broken if someone ever told me my home was destroyed.

[keeps_count]

[Legolas places his hand over his heart.]

I do not believe it is gone but there is no way to return. And I am already suffering a broken heart. I am to die of it in a week.

[darntootinestmom]

[The statement overwhelms Kitty and she is up on her feet in an instant.]

No, you won't! You need... [She's pacing.] What do you need?

You need chicken noodle soup! If it can heal the soul it can heal the heart, damnit!

[The outburst is over almost as quickly as it starts and Kitty is awkwardly laughing as she dives into the fridge, pulling out an assortment of vegetables.]

[keeps_count]

It's quite alright, I've come to accept my fate. It is not the first time I have died. At least this death will be a peaceful one.

[He appreciates the sentiment though.]

[darntootinestmom]

[Kitty gives him a sharp look and pauses in the middle of chopping vegetables.]

You're eating the soup, mister, whether you're "okay" with dying or not. [She starts to laugh awkwardly but stops and goes back to chopping.]

If you want you can help though.

[keeps_count]

I am not one to refuse such generosity but I prefer to eat only what I hunt or gather myself. Unless given by those I known well.

[darntootinestmom]

Well, unless you plan on hunting neighbourhood dogs and cats you're going to be stuck eating what I buy at the grocery store. [A laugh.]

[keeps_count]

I am afraid I must turn down your offer then, my lady.

[Legolas crosses his hand over his heart and bows slightly.]

[darntootinestmom]

[Mark this one on your calendars, folks! Kitty is speechless. She has never had someone turn down her food in her life.]

...

[keeps_count]

[At least Legolas is sickeningly polite about it?]

[darntootinestmom]

[She still doesn't really know how to react so she wipes her hands on her apron and clears her throat.]

All right... Well, would you still like to help? Or..? Did you want more coffee? We could play cards! I have a deck somewhere around here! [Awkward laugh.]