Nothing so sinister. Tomorrow's Monday, so we've got alchemy class coming up, right? Well, I totally forgot to do my homework. I was working on it using our dorm cookware.
Yeah, uh, sorry about that. I was throwing bread, salt, and bleu cheese in a pot together to alchemize giant crackers! I thought I had it all worked out...
Of course! I'll put it this way: you can use alchemy to make a diamond from coal, but one dug up the old-fashioned way is a far sight more impressive. So rather than approximating something else, I wanted to make a wholly unique creation!
(Engaging here is a waste of time. I need to calm down.) Forget it. I'll call someone in the morning to repair the kitchen. Our priority is your homework. I'll show you how to do it.
Why, you, of course. You can just make extra of whatever you're whipping up for me anyway. I mean, you don't need to go overboard just because it's a party. I'm sure they'll love whatever you cook!
Don't "but why" me. You know exactly why! You heard me, Kalim. Get out there and let every single guest know that you're very sorry, but that there will be no party today. Go. NOW.
It's important to honor arrangements with guests, but it's even more important to honor agreements with Jamil. I'll have to give all the party guests a sincere apology for cancelling. I'll start with...
The party's off? You know, Kalim, I did decline your invitation originally. You simply ran off without waiting for my reply. So this doesn't inconvenience me in the slightest.
The Scarabia Dorm party's off? Moreover, we were on the guest list? You couldn't have possibly expected all three of us to leave the Mostro Lounge on a weekend. It's our busiest time.
Honestly, I can't blame you there. I bet Riddle and the others were just as let down. Okay, I'm calling off the call-off! I'll throw the best party ever on my own!
First, I need food to serve the guests. Oh, whoops. Our kitchen and all the food in it are, uh, extra-crispy right now. I nearly forgot. Hey! Jamiiil! Actually, wait. I can't rely on Jamil today.
Dang, for real? Guess life's different when you're from one of the richest families in the world. Lamb and chicken're cool and all, but I'm thinkin' that some top-grade marbled beef might really hit the spot.
Wait, you're down for that? In that case—just spitballing here—what if you threw in some truffles while you're at it? They're my favorite! (Well, I've never had 'em before, but I'm sure they WOULD be my favorite...)
Then I wanna have an icicle mushroom: one of the three greatest delicacies in Twisted Wonderland! Actually, on second thought, maybe not. I couldn't possibly ask you for somethin' that expensive.
Yeesh, listen to this sheltered baby... Okay, I'll do the cooking. I'm happy enough just getting ingredients this nice. You can go take a nap or something, Kalim.
I think not! I was the one who upset Jamil, so I'll take responsibility for it. Ooh, I've got it! You know your way around a kitchen, right? Take me under your wing!
(Yikes! This sounds like trouble all around, but there's no talkin' Kalim out of an idea once he gets it in his head...) Yeah, sure. We'll make a feast for the ages.
But I promised Jamil... Ooh, I know! What if I cook using magic and forego knives entirely? In fact, I bet it'd be neat to have a party where you use magic to bring the food to your mouth without silverware. I'll try using a spell to dice the meat. HAAAAAH!
It was weird as heck cooking with just magic, but thanks to you following my directions, we did manage to pull it off. Guess that diligence and motivation is what really sets you apart from Leona.
Where has Kalim wandered off to? He isn't picking up his phone at all. I should never have lost my temper with him. I can only hope it doesn't lead to anything worse...
In the end, I didn't have the heart to put my foot down, so he roped me into coming. There's something about Kalim's pushiness that throws me off, since I know his motives are entirely pure...
Nope, I cooked with magic and didn't use either! I had a lot of help from Ruggie, mind you. It goes to show how amazing you are, Jamil. I never knew cooking was so hard.
Sorry about everything I did today. This party was just super important to me. I wanted to give you a chance to socialize more with the guys in your class year.
Don't be silly! I'm the host of the party. The food is for everybody else to enjoy. After all, I promised you I wouldn't eat anything that wasn't made by my #1 buddy, Jamil!
