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[riddleman]

Fragile.

But Chinese it is.

[beaky]

You're as good to me as always, Ed.

You could cook tomorrow. Maybe I'll watch and learn something.

[riddleman]

Learn why you've been avoiding cooking for so long?

I do enjoy it. It's like science.

[beaky]

It's nice to remember why I pay others to do it. I have no idea what the appeal is but I like how you do it.

Too bad it's so much work.

[riddleman]

I find it very rewarding to treat the ones I care for.

Including myself, I suppose.

[beaky]

You're an amazing cook. Any girl will be lucky to have you, I'm sure.

[riddleman]

I'm not exactly looking for anyone.

[beaky]

Oh. Yes. Of course. Bu perhaps one day, you never know. The mood may strike you once more.

[riddleman]

I don't believe in making the same mistake twice.

To be accurate, I don't believe in making any mistakes.

[beaky]

Love isn't always a mistake.

Though, as you say, it's a weakness. I suppose it's not likely you'd want to give yourself a target like that.

[riddleman]

I would very much not want to do that, no.

But I know we have a different stance on this. I just hope you can find someone worthy.

[beaky]

No, I understand your thinking myself now. I realise I was naive to believe I could have both.

I am happy as I am. Alone. The only person I ever truly loved is dead regardless. It's out of my hands.

[riddleman]

It is better this way, my dear friend.

Egg rolls?

[beaky]

I suppose it is, yes. It's safer.

Oh, always.

[riddleman]

Egg rolls it is.

Any other special requests?

[beaky]

Nothing but you home for a reasonable hour. I could use the company.

[riddleman]

Nowhere I'd rather be.

[beaky]

I'm glad. Sincerely.