Working Overtime

[lil_tanuki]

Hayate... this... thing is making growling noises at me.

[A typical day at the Yagami house, and the Wolkenritter, not that anyone knows about it, are having a really really bad day. Signum was staring at the washing machine, like it was about to attack her, and it was foaming. Hayate rolled into view and sighed.]

Oh dear, you overloaded it! Hold on, help me remove some of the clothing.

[As the pair did so, another voice cut in.]

Hayate! The box thing is being noisy again!

[Rolling back to see Vita trying desperately to make the TV cooperate, she giggled a little.]

That's because you have it turned up too loud! Turn it down a little with the volume control.

[A cut to the outside, and the "family dog" is sweeping the front lawn with his tail, and throwing dust everywhere. Everyone is making a mess.]

[Hayate's patience is vast, but as she rolls out, there's a gout of flame from the stove.]

KYAAAAAH! Hayate help!

Shamal has basically lit a pan on fire and she was flailing around, smoke going everywhere and the smoke alarm blaring.]



[Thankfully Hayate got it under control as she sighed.]

Shamal I think we're going to have to teach you how to heat a pan first before you cook.

Sorry...

(ooc: there is no Reinforce in this picture why do you ask?)

Comments

[lil_tanuki]

You think so? All right, I'll do that then! If anyone wants to come over and help, they're free to do so.

[shiningwaters]

Maybe a more specific call might help. Like someone to help with cooking, or pet-sitting.

[lil_tanuki]

That may be a better idea then. At least cooking or laundry first. They're getting used to the machines here.

[shiningwaters]

Are they really that different in the country they're from?

[lil_tanuki]

They had servants to work on it there. And admittedly the things we use here are actually kind of condensed for space.

[shiningwaters]

I see. Though maybe they should have gotten a few lessons first before they moved in with you. They have good intentions, but if it's getting to be a problem...

[lil_tanuki]

Well on the upside they're eager to learn actually. It's quite nice to have family who are!

[shiningwaters]

You do have a point. Maybe start them off on easy recipes, so they can start to get used to the appliances, without having to do too much. Even just toast.

[lil_tanuki]

Toast and noodles maybe? Eggs too?

[shiningwaters]

I think so. One at a time, so they get comfortable.

[lil_tanuki]

I think I'm going to start Shamal on boiling water for noodles mind you.

[shiningwaters]

Good idea. And it's an easy enough recipe to experiment with until you get it right, in case you overcook them or they stick together.

[lil_tanuki]

Yeah it is. There's a lot of leeway in it, and you can add a lot of things to instant noodles.

[shiningwaters]

Judging from the looks of things, instant is probably exactly where you'll want to start.

[lil_tanuki]

I think so too. There's going to be a lot that I'm going to teach them.

[shiningwaters]

Hopefully, they'll learn quickly. After all, they seem pretty eager to help.

[lil_tanuki]

Yes they really do! I hope they'll learn quick!

[shiningwaters]

Good luck, and let us know if you need anything.

[lil_tanuki]

Thanks! I'll let you know!