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[The temperature outside has dropped dramatically, and that means Jonathan Hollom finds it perfect weather to make stew.

The supplies for it are still on the counter, organized but spread out, and a pot is on the stove, simmering. The dish is a bit Irish... but he doubts his housemates will mind. Pieces of lamb have been seasoned and added to vegetables in the pot.

He's nearly done preparing it-- only five or six hours of staying on the stove to finish it off. And so he can keep an eye on it (once the mess from preparing it is cleaned), he has brought his Bible and notes on another not-quite-sermon he's prepared. It's something to occupy him, nothing more.

He has his Journal out as well and, between stirring the stew again and putting away the supplies, he writes a quick message.]

A very generous group of young ladies has allowed me to stay in their home. In return, I am trying to make myself useful, particularly by providing them with meals.

I would be obliged if anyone had recipies they might share.

Jonathan

[It seems only polite to sign his name, and... nearly everyone in those house had insisted on being called by their Christian name.]

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I have a few recipes at hand, if you would like.

They might be a bit old fashioned for your tastes though...

Two of the young ladies who've let me stay with them consider me rather old-fashioned, I'm afraid, so those might be just the thing. For me, at least. I can't speak for whether they'd like them.

[There's a pause before he goes on writing.]

I do hope they like stew with lamb.

They'd be mad not to!

I'm glad you think so. It seemed like a good choice, what with the cold.

Would you still like those recipes?

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[This could only be the strange man who had moved into House 7 - and who now shared a roof with Elizabeth Swann. Introductions were in order.]

Mr. Jonathan.

I hope you are settling in well.

Admiral Norrington.

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[...Give him a moment. He's going to be staring at that title.

And then, very, very carefully... Though the writing might reveal a bit of a tremor in his hand.]

I am, sir. Thank you, sir.

[This is the admiral being informal.

And, some might say, long-winded.]

Much obliged.

[...And he probably ought to properly introduce himself. As properly as he could over this thing and without giving away more that might get him a rope around his neck for desertion.]

Hollom, sir. [An admiral oughtn't be expected to call him by his Christian name, after all.]

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[written] (Hahah. Lets pretend I didn't mis-spell his name up there, shall we?)

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[written] (Didn't even notice!)

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[written] (Thaaats the spirit.)

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Have you any newts on hand?

[......What could possibly require newts?]

No.

Pity. Oh, pity. Pity pity pity pity pity. Then you won't be able to cook their absolute favorite.

...Sir?

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There's plenty of cookbooks in the library that I've copied recipes out of in the past.

Was there anything in particular you were looking for?

No, ma'am. Just hoping for things they might like.

Any particular direction for tastes that you're aware of?

Not that I know of, I'm sorry.

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[ there's a clatter at the door when buffy comes home from a day-shift at the bar.

something, she notices, smells delicious. ]

Oh. Wow. What's that? [ poking her head through to the kitchen, now.

~~and oh yes she will be terribly disappointed that there are no newts.~~ ]

[Jonathan looks up when he hears her voice, and he's on his feet in an instant.]

It's lamb stew. Please, have a seat.

[He's already going to collect a bowl and spoon. ...Yes, he's ladling it into the bowl for her.]

[ you spoil her. you spoil all of them, jonathan. ]

Lamb? Huh. I've never had lamb before. [ she hooks her purse on the back of a chair and slides into it. eager. ] Keeping busy, then?

[He considers it earning his keep and showing he's grateful.]

Yes, m-- Buffy. Trying to.

[He sets the bowl in front of her and steps back a bit. While he never was a steward on a ship, the mannerisms come easily enough, which is to remain standing while the ones he's serving eat.

When he stays for the meal at all.]

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I have a few quick and simple dishes in my head. Nothing worth writing home about, but, perhaps they'd be of interest.

I would be grateful, thank you.

It might help to know what your tastes are. No need to waste your time with a recipe you'll find appalling.

I... I'm afraid I... don't know, really. What their tastes are. They... haven't complained of anything so far, at least.

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