quatre: they will put away the sword

[untamedantinous]

There are a number of kitchens to be found in the mansion, as most people know. Enjolras is in one of them, flour speckling his flannel shirt and black jeans. There is a recipe book open on the counter near him, open to a page on baguettes. The young man in question is currently absorbed in kneading some dough: once again, something new to concentrate on. (Yes, he had known that Combeferre and Courfeyrac were only here for a day, but that does not really make it much better.) So, inspired by Laertes -- and, perhaps, the underwhelming boeuf bourguignon the mansion had provided the other day -- he is attempting a French classic. Perhaps a homemade baguette will taste better than mansion-provided food.

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[summerdude]

"I think that's a kind of pepper," Magnus says. There's a jar of powdered sumac next to it, and he makes a triumphant sort of noise, grabbing it. He doesn't know a lot about food, but he does know that when Amir puts this stuff on things, it tastes even better.

[untamedantinous]

He tilts his head. "I have never heard of that one, either, it is quite an interesting color. I wonder if Laertes has found any of these yet."

[summerdude]

"He's definitely found the sumac," Magnus says, thinking about some of the dishes he's gotten from Laertes since he's been added to the dinner list.

[untamedantinous]

"Ah, it is one you have had before then? I do not think I have had anything made with it before."

[summerdude]

"You can try it, if you want," Magnus says, passing the jar over. "It's kinda sour."

[untamedantinous]

He takes some and gives it an experimental lick. “Oh! It is. But I can see how it would go well with certain meats and the like.”

[summerdude]

"Yeah! It's pretty good." Magnus glances over at mess of bread-stuff on the counter. "When do you have to do your next step?"

[untamedantinous]

"Ah, it is some time yet. I picked a decidedly complicated bread to make for my first attempt, unfortunately."

[summerdude]

"You should totally pick some random spices and dump them on different sections of the baguette," Magnus says. "I bet that would be a fun way to figure out how they taste and what they're good for."

[untamedantinous]

"Perhaps I will," he says with some amusement. "It may very well improve the taste."

[summerdude]

"It could!" Magnus moves away then, going back to pack the last of his discoveries into his backpack. "So. Hot chocolate?"

[untamedantinous]

“Ah, yes, it shouldn’t take long if we want some now.” He inspects the package. “Would you want it with milk or water?”

[summerdude]

Magnus shrugs. He's hitting his limit being inside. "Whatever's easiest?"

[untamedantinous]

"That would certainly be water, as milk, I think, would not be good in the kettle." He sets to boil them some water and then starts searching for a nice portable double-walled cup Magnus can take outside with him.

[summerdude]

"Thanks, man," says Magnus, grateful, as he yanks the pantry door open for a final ransacking of the shelves.

[untamedantinous]

"Of course, mon ami." Luckily he's found them some cups and spoons by the time the water gets to boiling, so it is no great matter to make the hot chocolate once it's all ready.

[summerdude]

Magnus takes the thermos of prepared hot chocolate gratefully when it's done. He doesn't need the warm drink, of course, but he loves chocolate and he really appreciates the gesture. "Maybe I'll come back inside tomorrow and see if there's any bread left for me to try," he says.

[untamedantinous]

"If it survives the baking, you are welcome to it," he says with a grin. "Of course you're also welcome to any of the pastries in the cafe, if you ever go in there. Laertes makes plenty."

[summerdude]

"Oh, I eat his pastries," Magnus says. "I've never tried your bread before, though. So." He offers Enjolras a crooked smile. "Anyway, good to see you, man. I'll catch you later?"

[untamedantinous]

"Yes, of course." He can tell Magnus has been getting a little antsy, for lack of a better word, and gives him a small nod and a smile. "Do enjoy yourself out there. Too cold for me."

[summerdude]

And with one more smile, Magnus is off.