synnet | video | @that's humerus

[In a picture perfect seiza, Yugamu waves politely to start the video.]

Hello, everyone! I've spoken to a few of you already, but I wanted to try and make a more professional first impression!

[Putting his hand down primly on his lap, and smiling brightly in a way that could not possibly prepare you for what he's about to say;]

My name is Yugamu Omokage, and while I'm a professional assassin, currently, my goal is to become a doctor! If anyone has any tips on how to best further my education, I'd love to hear it! That said, if any of you are personally offended by Dr Spim's conscientious bedside manner like Mr. Silco, I'm happy to provide an alternative, I have lots of hands on surgical experience!

[This absolutely needless shot at Silco is offered completely blithely like it's funny to him, rather than a genuine mean spirited critique of the man.]

The other thing I'd like to ask after is information about the kaiju. I know there's some on public record, but I'm curious to get more personal accounts, particularly if anyone else has tried taking them apart or tested any toxins on them!

In any case, I look forward to working with all of you! My previous monster killing experience was with people my age so I hope to learn a lot here.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Yugamu is certainly not going to remind him. Not when he's this close though getting to meet in person and find out if this interesting person is ALSO cute and thus the full package.]

I could eat!! And who am I to pass up the chance to try the cooking of an expert?

I have to keep most of them alive until Muramasa is ready to use them, but I have already fried the skate meat and have it in tupperware. You like things covered in panko crust, right?

Sure! There's very few ways of preparing meat that I don't like, to be honest.

Alright, I’ll heat it up for you. :) Where do you want to meet?

I'll come wherever and whenever you tell me to, Kensuke-san.

Oh, you don’t have the call me Kensuke. That’s the name of the weapon I use. My name is Laios. Meeting in the cafeteria makes sense. I’ll be down there soon! I’m pretty tall and have short blonde hair. I’ll sit near the entrance.

Laios, then! I'll look forward to meeting you shortly~

[And so he arrives, glancing around a moment before spotting what he assumes must be Laios. He's got a kind face. This is very promising.]

You must be Laios! You're as handsome as I had hoped.

_{[ While he has something to eat for his new company, Laios is also feeling a little peckish, so he’s also brought his own skate dish down in a Tupperware. He has it prepared like a cutlet on a bed of rice with green onions. They might be lab made but get the job done. ]}

Oh! Um, hi. I’m Laios, yes. Uh, thank you.

_{[ steers the focus away from him don’t perceive him ]}

These are manta rays that I was able to fish for. I think they are, at least. Some of them started growing legs. But I have eaten a lot of things that come out of the rifts here. You shouldn’t worry about it being unsafe.

[He's shy... That only increases his appeal more. Yugamu smiles and sits down next to him.]

I'd been wondering if they were safe to eat, so you coming in with experience is great.

[That said;]

Though I don't think I've ever even had regular ray meat before, now that I think about it.

Well. I haven’t gotten sick by anything.

_{[ yet. But oh, he looks so happy to be talking about all of this. ]}

I hunt the lesser kaiju on a regular basis, but you can find them.. um.. on the market, too.

_{[ the black market.. he has some shady connections to get his monster meat. ]}

They are a rarity here, but to me, a monster, especially a big one, produces a lot of resources that shouldn’t go to waste. If you have any questions about the kaiju here or anything about monster cuisine, I’ll be happy to talk to you about it.

I think you said your name but.. um. I forgot it already. I’m really sorry, I think I was just focused on everything else.

[Laios is getting chatty so Yugamu holds back a "you can call me whatever you want," and responds honestly;]

It's Yugamu! Make sure you remember it now that we have a shared interest.

[Teasing lightly. If there's a market for the meat, it's surely safe to eat, he reasons.]

Do you ever try eating it raw? Not that I'm against what you've prepared, of course.

Thanks for telling me again!

_{[ He hasn’t started eating his food because he is waiting for Yugamu to start. ]}

No, I haven’t. I have eaten raw monster before, though, back home.. and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. It was the worst stomach pain I have ever endured. What I ate was a giant parasite that we discovered inside of a kraken. I actually liked the parasite flavor over the kraken. I don’t like cephalopods very much, I guess.

[Cute.... Very cute.]

Haha, well, that just sounds like bad luck. I'll have to introduce you to properly prepared raw meat sometime as thanks for this.

[Speaking of, time to dig in before it gets cold!!]

It's got a chew to it almost more like eating squid than fish, and a strong flavor, but it's nice! Especially with the texture and flavor of the panko frying.

_{[ And Laios finally digs in, delighted that yet another person enjoys his cooking.. specifically, his monster cooking. ]}

How would you properly prepare raw meat? What kind?

_{[ munch munch.. ]}

I'm glad you like it. Muramasa is paying me for the stomach lining of them, so I've already skinned one or two of them. It's just kind of fun, so I'm happy to help.

[Laios is getting his enrichment, but now it's Yugamu's turn. He's very excited about this.]

Well with raw meat, the main factors are freshness, seasoning, and knifework. This goes for sashimi as well as less commonly eaten raw meat! Obviously there's also tartare, but I'm particularly partial to well prepared organ meat both raw and cooked. Some organs properly seasoned raw are honestly just great for a pick me up, since they're so rich in protein and vitamins. You mentioned liver earlier, that's a great one to try raw I think!

That said... I still like offal best marinated and cooked over a barbecue.

_{[ He is taking notes. Honestly, he’s been a little gun-shy about trying things raw ever since the parasite, but that’s probably cause it wasn’t properly prepared. ]}

Now you are speaking my language. I should find more people who enjoy eating offal as much as you.

_{[ spoiler: it is Toji’s canon favorite food. ]}

Next kaiju that we kill, you want help me dissect it?

[Alas.... the potential third member of the team cannot cross paths with the first..... Anyway Yugamu sits up straighter at this. He's genuinely so excited at getting to share this interest with someone else he hasn't even remembered to be offputtingly flirty.]

Absolutely! The dissection's almost as much fun as eating it if you ask me! I'd be more than happy to help with that part of the preparation.

video | @that's humerus

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

1/2

-> action 2/2

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject