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[maximumcake]

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sorry for taking so long!

[maximumcake]

"No need to feel guilty. I never turn down a chance to cook or teach cooking. I do know how to make pizza, yes. What can I help with?"

[misbegottendreamer]

“I’m trying to find a pretense to check on the well-being of someone without being intrusive, and someone told me that they greatly enjoy pizzas with unusual toppings.”

[maximumcake]

"That's really sweet. Of course I'll help!" Food is the perfect way to cheer someone up, especially if it's their favorite.

"Do you want me to deliver it to you so you can take it the rest of the way personally?"

[misbegottendreamer]

“That would be wonderful, thank you! Although… I’m still not sure what he would want. The whole notion of pizza is still very new to me.”

[maximumcake]

"Hm. I know what the usual toppings are, things like sausage or salami or bacon for meats, sometimes chicken too. And things like peppers and onions are always popular. I guess things that are considered weird would be like... ham slices and pineapple. There's this whole debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not that's become like a Whole Thing but...hm. He's not vegetarian is he?"

[misbegottendreamer]

“I don’t believe he’s vegetarian, no. Apparently he likes his pizza topped with things like… let me see if I can remember. Tuna and licorice, I think?”

[maximumcake]

"Oh! That kind of weird. Hmm..." He hums to himself while he thinks. Those aren't the toppings he would have picked but he's not the one who will be eating it is he?

"Black licorice or red?"

[misbegottendreamer]

“I would not know the difference, mu- Max. I have not had the occasion to try either, and now the question has me curious.”

[maximumcake]

"Has me curious too. The big difference is that red is sweet and fruity tasting and the black one is bitter and salty. If I had to guess, it's probably black because I think that would pair better with the tuna."

[misbegottendreamer]

"I do know some mer who pair fish with fruit, but it depends on the kind of fruit."

[maximumcake]

"Oh, yes. Fish and lemon, for instance, is probably the best pairing you can do. Lots of citrus or tropical fruits work well with fish, but I worry about how it would mix with the cheese and tomato sauce. Red licorice is usually strawberry or raspberry flavor which is a little too sweet in a lot of cases. Picking flavors is an art form of its own, you know?"

[misbegottendreamer]

"Yes, of course. Only... I wonder if the acquaintance I'm asking about this for might have counterintuitive tastes. I don't really know. Perhaps we could try for something that meets in the middle?"

[maximumcake]

"Well... I guess I could do half and half. If it's no good your special someone can pick it off." He's got to let go of his food sensibilities for this but, oh, it's hard.

"Does that sound reasonable?"

[misbegottendreamer]

“Yes. Actually, I think that sounds exciting. He can try whichever combination he’s never tried before, and perhaps he’ll like it even more.”

[maximumcake]

"Without giving away who it is, you're really going to have to let me know what he thinks of it. I'm going to be dying to know."

Wrap?

[misbegottendreamer]

“I’ll be sure to,” she laughs.

“You’ll be the only cook with that knowledge, I’m sure.”

yes please!

[maximumcake]

"Even better. Good luck. I'll be over soon with the delivery."