DiscoDude: ---BEGIN SESSION---
DiscoDude: Session logging commenced
Ryusui|GM: ROUND #13
The Promethium Chef grabs several fiery spices in their raw form and grinds them between his fingers.
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make "...topped with a fiery spice rub: 4")
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+3 (Spicy)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+3 for 2 [4dF = [-][ ][-][+]] (Spicy)
Reality Glitch: ((You forgot the round number.))
Ryusui|GM: (eh?)
Ryusui|GM: OH!
Ryusui|GM: (done XD)
Ryusui|GM: He dramatically tries to sprinkle the powdered spices on his razorphant steak, but an inexplicably gust of air blows the powder into his eyes.
Ryusui|GM: (Garuda!)
The Great Garuda: (Pfft.)
Reality Glitch: ((What? Was he trying to kill Doctor Lucky?))
Ryusui|GM: "Raaaagh! Raaaaagh!!! I'LL KILL YOU!!!" He rubs his eyes frantically, then looks at the camera. He doesn't bother trying to recover; he just snorts angrily.
The Great Garuda: “Now, I’ve worked with pyrotechnics before, but a food cannon will be new one!” He cracks his knuckles. “But it shouldn’t be too difficult with Jren’Ki’s instructions!” (Trying to plate the Bitter Batterie with [Spicy Powder Keg: 2]. (Don’t want to take too much of a chance here.))
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df+3
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df+3 for 3 [4df = [+][-][-][+]]
The Great Garuda: (Alright!)
The Great Garuda: And though it’s hard to tell from the camera, Garuda is confident that he did everything precisely according to instruction! Now to turn his attention back to his first dish...
The Great Garuda: (Next!)
Ryusui|GM: Cocoa tries again to make her dessert. She needs this to happen...
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make Sweet Anti-Grav Awlberry Gel: 2)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+3 (Sweet)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+3 for 2 [4dF = [ ][-][+][-]] (Sweet)
Ryusui|GM: (mmmmmmmmmmmRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH)
Ryusui|GM: (it's a tie and i'm running out of time so i'll just succeed at a -1)
Ryusui|GM: The machine is still screwing up, so the floating globe of dessert isn't nearly as big as she was hoping. Still, a [Sweet Anti-Grav Awlberry Gel: 1] is better than nothing.
Ryusui|GM: ( <@Reality Glitch> !)
Ryusui|GM: (also, nick up, dude1)
Reality Glitch: ((I'd like to better distinguish myself from my character.))
Reality Glitch: ((I'm writing in the third-person anyway, so there shouldn't any confusion on whom I'm playing as.))
Reality Glitch: Jren'Ki takes advantage of the peculiarity of phoenix feathers and burns them to ash; causing them to reconstitute into the associated portion of meat. Spicy Fire Phoenix Poultry: 4
Ryusui|GM: (ha, wow XD)
Reality Glitch: !roll 4df+4 Fair Spicy+Fiiery Belly, Fiery Breath
DiscoDude: <@Reality Glitch> rolled 4df+4 for 2 [4df = [-][-][+][-]] Fair Spicy+Fiiery Belly, Fiery Breath
Reality Glitch: ((Invoking J'Ra'Kin of traditional Arcnia Cuisine justified by them using their breathweapon, and phoenixes being a native lifeform on Arcnia.))
Ryusui|GM: (right, but that still gives you a tie; you good with a value: 3 on that?)
Reality Glitch: ((Sure.))
Ryusui|GM: (flavor it 😉 )
Reality Glitch: ((I posted justification for the invoke.))
Ryusui|GM: (Arrite)
Reality Glitch: ((Marcon?))
Ryusui|GM: Marcon shoves Cocoa aside and prepares a condiment to finish the plating on her dessert.
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make "Topped with a Dollop of Sour Milky Way Cream: 1")
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2 (Sour)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 2 [4dF = [-][+][ ][ ]] (Sour)
Ryusui|GM: It's a tiny amount for a tiny dessert. But it's done.
Ryusui|GM: Finally, the Sous-Bot sets to work plating the dip and jerky. You can almost swear it smiles smugly at Jren'ki as prepares to turn part of the Krabbadger shell into a bowl.
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make "Served in a Cool Krabbadger Shell: 1")
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 2 [4dF = [-][+][ ][ ]]
Ryusui|GM: The plating is modest yet striking all the same.
Ryusui|GM: ROUND #14
Ryusui|GM: The Promethium Chef roars and tries again to make his spice rub.
Ryusui|GM: (gunning for value: 2 this time)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+3 (Spicy)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+3 for 4 [4dF = [+][ ][-][+]] (Spicy)
Ryusui|GM: A more modest application does the trick. The razorphant steak is now [Topped with a Fiery Spice Rub: 2].
Ryusui|GM: (Garuda!)
The Great Garuda: Garuda turns to his bulgogi, which he’s been keeping warm in the oven. It looks like Jren’Ki’s too engrossed in his perfect dish to help with that plating, so he’ll just have to attempt it himself. He gets out a pan, and starts cutting sprouts and imperial jade onions into it, hoping to have his bulgogi [Served on a Bed of Bitter Emerald Sprouts: 3].
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df for -2 [4df = [-][ ][-][ ]]
Ryusui|GM:
The Great Garuda: (Spending one of the remaining Bitter ingredient free invokes for a reroll.)
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df for -1 [4df = [-][-][ ][+]]
Reality Glitch: ((Invoke your high concept.))
The Great Garuda: (I’m out of FATE points!)
Ryusui|GM: ("Oh, wiseguy, eh? Maybe I should introduce you to my main man, Edgar!")
Reality Glitch: ((Was that directed at me?))
Ryusui|GM: (no, i was just joking around about Caillou's lack of success)
Ryusui|GM: (i was reminded of that bit in the SBEmail virus where Strong Bad tries unsuccessfully to delete a virus-riddled email twice)
The Great Garuda: (Can I succeed at a cost?)
Ryusui|GM: (then decides to bring out the "big guns" in the form of an outdated antivirus which does nothing except tell him he's got 400,000 viruses somehow XD)
Ryusui|GM: (yeah, you've failed pretty badly so I'll let you make it at -2)
Ryusui|GM: (i.e. value: 1)
The Great Garuda: (And if I invoked the other Bitter free invoke we still have?)
Ryusui|GM: (a fail is a fail)
Ryusui|GM: (if you tie i would let you make it at -1)
The Great Garuda: (Good point. I guess I can reroll again with that, and it wouldn’t matter if my roll deteriorated further?)
Ryusui|GM: (if you want!)
The Great Garuda: (Alright! Nothing to lose with this!)
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df for 1 [4df = [ ][+][ ][ ]]
Ryusui|GM: (value: 1 it is, then)
The Great Garuda: (Yep.)
Ryusui|GM: (it occurs to me it's probably for the best we're about to wrap up the cooking 'cause)
Ryusui|GM: (the judging is going to take a while)
Ryusui|GM: (15 dishes x 3 judges)
Reality Glitch: ((AAAA!!!! I can't believe I didn't spend the ingredient aspect on the dish. Can I get my fate point back by instead invoking Spicy Fire Pheonix Feathers?))
The Great Garuda: It’s touch and go for a bit. Garuda realizes he dried up his veggies, but he made a last ditch effort by squeezing the juices of the beetles and Algeagator guts into it and letting them soak.
Ryusui|GM: (fine XD)
The Great Garuda: Finally, he plates his bulgogi; [Served on a Bed of Bitter Emerald Sprouts: 1].
Reality Glitch: ((Cocoa?))
Ryusui|GM: Cocoa looks like she's feeling the pressure as she helps put the finishing touches on Marcon's sushi.
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make "Topped with Spicy Electro-Wasabi: 1")
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2 (Spicy)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 0 [4dF = [ ][-][-][ ]] (Spicy)
Ryusui|GM: She curses as the stuff shocks her again.
Ryusui|GM: ( <@Reality Glitch> !)
Reality Glitch: Jren'Ki cruches the ice phoenix feathers into a fine powder and let's the supernatural properties handle themselves. Cool Ice Phoenix Poultry:4
Reality Glitch: !roll 4df+2 Fair Cool
DiscoDude: <@Reality Glitch> rolled 4df+2 for 0 [4df = [ ][-][ ][-]] Fair Cool
Reality Glitch: ((Now I'm invoking the high concept and Cool Ice Phoenix Feathers in order to tie again.))
Ryusui|GM: (arrite, and you get -1, or value: 3)
Ryusui|GM: (marcon's turn now, or do you wanna say something?)
Reality Glitch: ((Jren'Ki's talkative status (or rather, lack there of) hasn't changed.))
Reality Glitch: ((<@!Ryusui|GM>?))
Ryusui|GM: Marcon butts an increasingly frantic Cocoa out of the way and attempts to plate his own dang sushi.
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+1 (Spicy)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+1 for 3 [4dF = [-][+][+][+]] (Spicy)
The Great Garuda: (Forgot to specify again.)
Ryusui|GM: Being a space vampire, he proves resistant to the electric shocks. The sushi is now [Topped with Spicy Electro-Wasabi: 1].
Ryusui|GM: The Sous-Bot, meanwhile, is putting its own finishing touches on the krabbadger legs.
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make [Served with Cool Quasar Butter: 1)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 4 [4dF = [+][ ][+][ ]]
Ryusui|GM: (oh man that was a waste of a result XD)
Ryusui|GM: A tiny little cup full of glowing, fizzing dairy product. The perfect complement.
Ryusui|GM: ROUND #15
Reality Glitch: ((Final Round! FIGHT!))
Ryusui|GM: "Time's almost up!" Dr. Durian announces. "Let's see how the final moments of this competition shake out!"
Ryusui|GM: The Promethium Chef wipes the last of the spice dust off of his hands and, with uncharacteristic delicateness, rips a single large leaf from the remaining chlororam hide.
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make "Served Atop a Bitter Chlororam Leaf: 1")
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2 (Bitter)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 1 [4dF = [ ][-][ ][ ]] (Bitter)
The Great Garuda: (On which?)
Ryusui|GM: (the laaaaaast one :3)
Ryusui|GM: (the plasma shrimp cocktail)
The Great Garuda: (Ah! Got 2 dish statuses wrong then... ^^;)
Ryusui|GM: A stray burst of raw energy from the crackling plasma prawns catches the leaf on its approach, burning it to ash. He glares at the sous-bot, his last opportunity to get this final dish plated, as if to say "don't screw me over on this!"
Ryusui|GM: (Garuda!)
Ryusui|GM: (it's not done yet, man)
Ryusui|GM: (i didn't make the roll)
The Great Garuda: (Alright.)
Ryusui|GM: (Garuda?)
Ryusui|GM: ( <@!The Great Garuda> )
The Great Garuda: Garuda turns to Jren’Ki. “Do you need help serving that?” He flexes. “I don’t think I have anything else to do, if you couldn’t tell! And something tells me you don’t know how to handle that sugar you’re handling there.”
Reality Glitch: "If it was any other dish, I'd let you 'go wild', so to speak, but this uses only all-Arcnia ingredients and thus will be handled only by all-Arcnia hands."
The Great Garuda: “Really? I’ve been studying Arcnia cuisine recently, and I might actually have an idea. Are you sure?”
Reality Glitch: "Even if proper hygiene wasn't an issue, it's also matter of tradition."
Reality Glitch: "The only alien appendages that will touch this food will be that of the judges as they eat it."
The Great Garuda: Garuda positively bristles at the word ‘alien.’ “Hmph! I may be a bird full of pride, myself, but even I wouldn’t risk the entire competition for it!” He looks around. (Are either of the other teams at station 5 or 6?)
The Great Garuda: (Didn’t Promethium go to 6?)
Ryusui|GM: (the three teams are making a triangle)
The Great Garuda: (Shit.)
Ryusui|GM: (you're at 1, promy's at 3, marcon and cocoa are at 5)
The Great Garuda: (5 is next to 1!)
Reality Glitch: "This is not a purely technically dish; quality assurance will include more than just skill."
The Great Garuda: “Fine then! I can tell when I’m not... wanted.” Garuda attempts to storm over to station 5.
Reality Glitch: ((Ranged attack?))
The Great Garuda: (I was thinking I would at least attempt to move first.)
Reality Glitch: ((But since you can't make it all the way and get back in time....))
The Great Garuda: (Well clearly, I don’t need to get back there. There’s only one dish left to plate.)
Reality Glitch: ((Right; forgot.))
The Great Garuda: (So the difficulty is +2, I believe, to move over a zone?)
Reality Glitch: ((You get one zone of movement for free.))
The Great Garuda: (No, I meant the stage hazard preventing that freebie.)
Reality Glitch: ((You have to spend you action for the exchange to move any further.))
Reality Glitch: ((Oh! Right.))
Reality Glitch: ((Sorry.))
The Great Garuda: (<@!Ryusui|GM>?)
Ryusui|GM: (there's two zones you have to move through to get to Marcon and Cocoa)
Ryusui|GM: (you can't make it in one round)
Ryusui|GM: (like either you cross the center, or you cross station 6)
Reality Glitch: ((Caillou's thinking of a ranged attack.))
The Great Garuda: (5 and 1 are next to each other for some reason.)
Ryusui|GM: (oh!)
Ryusui|GM: (eh?)
Ryusui|GM: (well SHIT)
Ryusui|GM: (i thought the zones were numbered in sequence)
Reality Glitch: ((The Promethium Chef is the only non-valid target, as they don't have any further actions this round.))
Ryusui|GM: (like hours on a clock)
Ryusui|GM: (i shoulda read the map closer 😛 )
Ryusui|GM: (in that case Promy is at 2 and Marcon & Cocoa are at 3)
Ryusui|GM: (like I said, a triangle)
The Great Garuda: (Alright, I move to the center to try and actually charm a judge.)
The Great Garuda: (But either way, I have to move.)
Ryusui|GM: (hang on)
Reality Glitch: ((CYBERWURM!))
The Great Garuda: (Your point being?)
Ryusui|GM: (yeah, Promy's taken his turn, so the wurm ain't gonna be a threat)
The Great Garuda: (The Promethium Chef has no more turns.)
Ryusui|GM: (that said the judges have been revealed but they're not in the arena yet)
Ryusui|GM: (especially since the judging area is currently underwater)
Reality Glitch: ((Ranged attacks can also be up to three zones away.))
Ryusui|GM: (you will, however, have a chance to impress the judges before judging)
The Great Garuda: (Ah.)
Ryusui|GM: (anyways brb)
The Great Garuda: (Well I attempt to move clockwise around the arena to lessen any penalty I get for attacking the Sous-bot.)
The Great Garuda: (Is moving vs. +2, Y/N?)
Reality Glitch: ((<@!Ryusui|GM> is A.F.K. right now.))
The Great Garuda: (It’s for when he gets back.)
Ryusui|GM: (yeah, you can do that)
The Great Garuda: (So what Approach do I roll... is there a way to Flashily overcome this? Perhaps by leaping over?)
Ryusui|GM: (if you can justify it! :3)
Ryusui|GM: (flashy works just fine; bust out the wild-ass parkour moves XD)
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df+3
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df+3 for 3 [4df = [ ][-][+][ ]]
Reality Glitch: ((Tron flip!))
Ryusui|GM: (noice :3)
The Great Garuda: Using the counter as a launch pad, The Great Garuda does a flying leap onto the counter of station 6! He sets his sights on the Sous-bot that’s scrambling to complete the final dish.
Ryusui|GM: (bear in mind there's a zone between you two so the 'bot will get a +1 to defend)
Ryusui|GM: (that said it has +0 to defend by default so XD)
The Great Garuda: He gets off the counter, bends down, and picks up the entire freezer unit at that station, and hurls it at it! “At least I can do this!”
The Great Garuda: (Ah, wait, my aggressive stunt doesn’t apply to attacking... I guess this can just be Flashy, then! XD)
Ryusui|GM: (totally fine with that XD)
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df+3
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df+3 for 4 [4df = [ ][ ][ ][+]]
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+1
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+1 for 2 [4dF = [ ][+][ ][ ]]
The Great Garuda: (I believe that’s knockdown!)
Ryusui|GM: The Sous-Bot is caught completely off-guard!
Ryusui|GM: It buzzes plaintively as the freezer unit catches it by surprise, knocking it out of the air and into the water.
Reality Glitch: ((What conditions does it have?))
Ryusui|GM: The Promethium Chef points angrily at you, Garuda.
Ryusui|GM: (just one, "Knocked Down," but it can't be Taken Out)
The Great Garuda: (But it’s down for the turn, and that’s what matters. XD XD XD)
Ryusui|GM: "You. I'm going to rip your wings off, grill 'em up, and make you...EAT THEM."
Reality Glitch: ((arms))
Ryusui|GM: Meanwhile, Cocoa is putting the finishing touches on the stir-fry with some thick dark brown sauce.
The Great Garuda: “Ah~” Garuda points back. “You’ll have to get in line, my good man! The Great Garuda always pulls through, even if he’s been given nothing to do!”
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make [Drizzled with Sweet Neo-Teriyaki Sauce: 2])
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+3 (Sweet)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+3 for 4 [4dF = [+][-][+][ ]] (Sweet)
Ryusui|GM: She seems proud of the finished product, though still a bit exhausted and worried.
Ryusui|GM: ( <@Reality Glitch>, time to finish your masterpiece!)
The Great Garuda: (Aim low. You need to plate this*.)
Ryusui|GM: ( ^ )
The Great Garuda: (Maybe even aim for 0.)
Reality Glitch: With remaining J'Ra'Kin venom not used in the battery, Jren'Ki sprinkles the unstable sugar-like compound over the entire five-part meal. Covered in Sweet J'Ra'Kin Venom:2.
Reality Glitch: !roll 4df+0 Mediocre Sweet
DiscoDude: <@Reality Glitch> rolled 4df+0 for 0 [4df = [-][+][+][-]] Mediocre Sweet
Ryusui|GM: (so)
Ryusui|GM: (if you have nothing to invoke to try and improve that)
Ryusui|GM: (you can still make the plating aspect, at value: -1)
The Great Garuda: (He’s got 2 FATE points after the compel.)
Reality Glitch: Spending my last two fate points on J'Ra'Kin of Traditional Arcnia Cuisine, as this dish can't get any more traditionally Arcnia, and Calm and Calculated, as one must be with explosive compounds.
The Great Garuda: (That’s Fair (+2).)
Ryusui|GM: Finally, Marcon puts the finishing touches on his rack of chlororam. As one must.
The Great Garuda: (And does your stunt activate, or do you not have that one yet?)
Ryusui|GM: (attempting to make [Served with Cool Starmint Jelly: 1)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2 (Cool)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for -2 [4dF = [-][-][-][-]] (Cool)
Ryusui|GM: (gonna succeed at a cost ^^; )
Reality Glitch: ((*snickering uncontrollably))
Ryusui|GM: It's traditional. But it doesn't really go with the chlororam like it does with traditional meat-based mutton products.
Ryusui|GM: Meanwhile, the sous-bot has nothing to do but struggle in vain to recover.
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 4 [4dF = [-][+][+][+]]
Ryusui|GM: It gets back up out of the water...
Ryusui|GM: ...just in time for the buzzer!*
Ryusui|GM: "ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!" the Promethium Chef says, beating his head against his counter.
Ryusui|GM: "Put 'em down and walk away, chefs!" Holly announces. "Battle Surf & Turf is hereby over!"
The Great Garuda: Garuda, away from the food, can do nothing but flex for the camera.
Reality Glitch: "I request that I personally serve my dishes, by hand."
The Great Garuda: (So how any exchanges do we get with the judges normally, just one?)
Ryusui|GM: *Team Garuda and Jren'ki:
- Bitter Algaegator Battery armed with Spicy P.O.W. Keg: 8
- Cool Krabbadger Zen Soup mixed with Spicy Mamba Miso: 10
- Spicy Black Hole Bulgogi with Sweet Empire Clove Sauce and served on a bed of Bitter Emerald Sprouds: 8
- Savory J'Ra'Kin Tail Roast served with Bitter and Sour Beetle Bites and Spicy and Cool Phoenix Poultry, covered in Sweet J'Ra'Kin Venom: 27
- Sweet Balalaika Baklava soaked in Cool Nebarian Cream: 6
Ryusui|GM: Team Marcon and Cocoa: - Cool Pleaides Cucumber Sushi served with Sour Galaxy Gari and topped with Spicy Electro-Wasabi: 6
- Sour Jellyshark Ceviche served with Cool Cosmic Corn Chips atop Bitter Cubed Chlororam: 8
- Spicy Black Hole Mamba Stir-Fry topped with Sour Jellyshark Spiral Cakes and drizzled with Sweet Neo-Teriyaki Sauce: 8
- Bitter Rack of Chlororam with Savory Cyberchicken Gravy and served with Cool Starmint Jelly: 7
- Sweet Anti-Grav Awlberry Gel topped with a dollop of Sour Milky Way Cream: 2
Ryusui|GM: Promethium Chef - Spicy Black Hole Mamba Fingers with Bitter Chlororam's Heart Dip and served in a Cool Krabbadger Shell: 6
- Spicy Hot Krabbadger Legs served with Sour Thermo-Lemon Wedges and Cool Quasar Butter: 9
- Savory Razorphant Steak with Cool Mashed Asteroid Potatoes and topped with a Fiery Spice Rub: 11
- Sweet Spacefruit Cocktail in Sour Chimera Citrus Syrup and topped with Cool Nebula Whipped Cream: 6
Reality Glitch: ((What's with there being six dishes?))
The Great Garuda: (A piece of one of them got repeated after their team name for some reason.)
Ryusui|GM: dammit it's being weird
The Great Garuda: (Alrighty.)
Ryusui|GM: JUDGING BEGINS
Ryusui|GM: The water drains, and the center of the arena reconfigures itself. The chefs find themselves standing in front of the judges' podium, awaiting their ruling on their dishes.
The Great Garuda: (So we (those of us that didn’t sneak off, meaning all of us) finally come face to face with the judges.)
Reality Glitch: ((Did you see Jren'Ki's request?))
Ryusui|GM: There is a bit of a kerfluffle as Jren'ki wrestles with the automated systems trying to take his dish to the judges' podium, but he succeeds at handing it off personally as per his wishes.
Ryusui|GM: (yes)
The Great Garuda: (I think he wanted to fire it.)
Ryusui|GM: "A spirited competition," Dr. Durian announces. "Not one without some...unexpected casualties, of course." The Promethium Chef looks like he's still nursing some wounded pride, and keeps shooting murderous looks at Garuda.
Reality Glitch: Carrying all five, they pause as they pass by Garuda. "You want to serve your dishes?"
Ryusui|GM: (i'll have the Promethium Chef present first, then Marcon & Cocoa, then the players :3)
The Great Garuda: “I can do that. I don’t personally believe in such novelty in serving.”
The Great Garuda: (Basically; “You’re not firing my food out of a cannon, you psycho.”)
Reality Glitch: "Very well."
Ryusui|GM: "We cannot help but notice you failed to produce five dishes as requested, Promethium Chef," the Chairwoman says, staring down her nose at the sullen House Chef. "Disappointing."
Ryusui|GM: "Yeah, yeah," he grumbles. "Just lemme present."
Ryusui|GM: Dish #1 - Cool Plasma Shrimp Cocktail (DISQUALIFIED)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #2: Spicy Black Hole Mamba Fingers
Ryusui|GM: "Yeah, so, this is a spin on your usual chips-and-dips," the Promethium Chef says, returning to his ebullient stage persona. "A fresh heart ripped right out of a savage chlororam, blended down into a nice puree, with some spicy Black Hole Mamba jerky strips in lieu of your old-fashioned corn chips." He shoots a wicked grin at Marcon and Cocoa. "Bon appetit."
Ryusui|GM:
Ryusui|GM:
Ryusui|GM:
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF (Hapax)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -1 [4dF = [ ][-][-][+]] (Hapax)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF (Morinda)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 1 [4dF = [-][ ][+][+]] (Morinda)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF (Chairwoman)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -3 [4dF = [-][ ][-][-]] (Chairwoman)
The Great Garuda: (Don’t forget the potential compels.)
Ryusui|GM: (the book says they're invokes and i'm out of FP)
The Great Garuda: (Ah.)
The Great Garuda: (So 5, 7, and 3. Ouch.)
Reality Glitch: ((Aren't there four judges?))
Ryusui|GM: (three)
Ryusui|GM: (actually these scores are added to a running total)
Ryusui|GM: (so yeah his total score after this first round is just 3 XD)
The Great Garuda: (Wait, how’d you get 3? Is it the lowest number?)
Reality Glitch: ((+1 and -1 cancel out.))
Ryusui|GM: (6 points for the dish, -1 for Hapax, +1 for Morinda, and -3 for the Chairwoman)
The Great Garuda: (Ah, ouch. Still, that should color their opinions IC.)
Ryusui|GM: Hapax frowns. "Rather a mismatch of flavors," he says. "I don't think I entirely care for the texture of your dip, either." "I actually like it," Morinda says, grabbing another mamba strip. "I'll agree the dip isn't my favorite, but these strips are perfection." The Chairwoman merely pushes the dish away after a single bite: "You can do better than this," she says, simply.
Ryusui|GM: Dish #3: Spicy Hot Krabbadger Legs
Ryusui|GM: "You know me and hot flavors," the Promethium Chef says with a grin. "And spicy and seafood go together like a fist in a glove." Hapax seems pleased by this analogy. "Krabbadger legs with that special Kitchen Arena flair! Bon appetit, judges!"
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF (Hapax, Morinda, Chairwoman)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 0 [4dF = [-][ ][ ][+]]; 4dF for -1 [4dF = [ ][-][-][+]]; 4dF for -1 [4dF = [-][ ][-][+]] (Hapax, Morinda, Chairwoman)
Reality Glitch: ((HA!))
The Great Garuda: (Can’t wait for one of them to point out how the natural Cool flavor of the Krabbadger has been buried, and what a shame that is. XD)
Reality Glitch: ((That explains the low scores.))
Ryusui|GM: Hapax devours his serving, shell and all. "Quite good. The meat is flavorful and the exoskeleton is nicely chitinous." Morinda takes a bite with a seafood fork, and nods assent, but with a frown on her face: "It's well-cooked, and the spice blend complements it nicely, but it seems like a wasted opportunity you made a spicy dish when the krabbadger meat stands on its own." "I couldn't agree more," the Chairwoman says, wiping her mouth. "Covering up the natural flavor seems like a rookie mistake unbecoming of a House Chef."
Ryusui|GM: Dish #4: Savory Razorphant Steak
Ryusui|GM: (also, running total: 10)
Ryusui|GM: "Now, this one you're all gonna love," the Promethium Chef says, gesturing to his steak. "Steak and potatoes - what more could you ask for? Prime cut, and with my own special spice blend rubbed in."
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF (Hapax), 4dF (Morinda), 4dF (Chairwoman)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 0 [4dF = [ ][+][-][ ]] (Hapax),; 4dF for 0 [4dF = [+][-][ ][ ]] (Morinda),; 4dF for 2 [4dF = [+][+][ ][ ]] (Chairwoman)
Ryusui|GM: Hapax nods happily as he eats. "Truthfully, I have not sampled razorphant steak like this since my conquest of Aldebaran VI." "This truly is your arena, the realm of grilled meats," Morinda says, licking her fork. "The spice rub is a spectacular touch. Even the potatoes are noteworthy." The chairwoman grins: "Now, this is the Promethium Chef I know."
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 23)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #5: Sweet Spacefruit Cocktail
The Great Garuda: (“Didn’t your sous-bot make this?” XD)
Ryusui|GM: "Now, to top off this meal, I have for you some intense fruit flavors to balance off all that fire-grilled meat," the Promethium Chef says, presenting his final dish. "Fruit cubes, citrus sauce, and a little bit of nebula cream on top - the perfect dessert. Bon appetit."
Ryusui|GM: Marcon seems rather irritated by the Promethium Chef's use of bon appetit.
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF (Hapax, Morinda, Chairwoman)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -1 [4dF = [ ][ ][-][ ]]; 4dF for -2 [4dF = [-][-][ ][ ]]; 4dF for -2 [4dF = [ ][ ][-][-]] (Hapax, Morinda, Chairwoman)
The Great Garuda: (Pfft. XD)
The Great Garuda: (“You get... no points, and may god have mercy on your soul.”)
Ryusui|GM: (XD)
The Great Garuda: (That’s what he gets for leaving all of it to a sous-bot. XD)
Ryusui|GM: Hapax samples the dessert. "Not terrible, although it does seem a bit..." "Simple? I would say simple," Morinda cuts in. Hapax seems irritated at being interrupted, but nods his agreement. "If I didn't know better, I'd say you didn't even touch this dish," the Chairwoman says, a hint of accusation in her voice. "This is not Kitchen Arena-tier cuisine. I'd expect something like this from the mouse." Cocoa winces at being called out.
Ryusui|GM: (FINAL RESULT: 24)
Ryusui|GM: "Thank you, judges," the Promethium Chef says, then bows stiffly and walks off.
Ryusui|GM: "I believe that means it's our turn," Marcon says, a somewhat annoyed-looking Cocoa at his side.
Ryusui|GM: Dish #1: Cool Pleaides Cucumber Sushi
Reality Glitch: ((One of Jren'Ki's dishes beats out an entire five courses. 😃 ))
The Great Garuda: (Did he get all 6 flavors in there?)
Ryusui|GM: "For our initial course, we've prepared a vegetarian sushi platter using only the finest ingredients. The 'seaweed,' I hope you will note, is actually strips of chlororam hide. You'll find we've made extensive use of the secret ingredients throughout our courses. Bon appe-...ahem. I mean, I hope you enjoy." Marcon shoots the Promethium Chef an angry look. It's clear he felt his line was stolen.
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -1 [4dF = [-][+][-][ ]]; 4dF for 1 [4dF = [ ][ ][ ][+]]; and 4dF for 2 [4dF = [+][+][ ][ ]]
Reality Glitch: ((Even if all three judges get Abysmal (-4) on their rolls, it'll still be in the double digits.))
Ryusui|GM: (he has all six ingredients but the bonus is balanced off by his failure to meet the requirements)
The Great Garuda: (Ah.)
Ryusui|GM: (if you mean Promethium anyway)
Ryusui|GM: Hapax pops a roll into his mouth. "It's good sushi," he says, nodding. "A shame I am not a fan of sushi." Morinda dabs hers with wasabi and grins as it sparks in her mouth. "You know, I'd think you'd trained under a sushi master just for this competition." "It's a daring move, going so clearly outside your comfort zone for this," the Chairwoman says. "I'm sincerely happy to tell you it's paid off."
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 8)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #2: Sour Jellyshark Ceviche
Ryusui|GM: "This here's a bit more of an experimental dish," Cocoa says, hands folded behind her back. "Jellyshark isn't like most seafood, so I had to take some special steps to make a proper ceviche out of it. I hope you all enjoy!"
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 2 [4dF = [+][ ][+][ ]]; 4dF for 2 [4dF = [+][-][+][+]]; and 4dF for 1 [4dF = [+][+][ ][-]]
Ryusui|GM: "Delightful." Hapax grins, and scoops up more with another chip. "If you hadn't told me this was jellyshark I wouldn't believe it was jellyshark," Morinda says. "The flavor is evident, but what you've done with the texture is..." She shrugs. "...frankly I'm tempted to ask you what your secret is." The Chairwoman nods: "You're two for two at impressing me so far. Keep it up."
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 21)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #3: Spicy Black Hole Mamba Stir-Fry
The Great Garuda: (BTW, are there no opportunities to discover aspects/gain free invokes on the judges?)
Ryusui|GM: (i'm an idiot)
Ryusui|GM: (i shoulda reread that section myself)
Ryusui|GM: (you did have a chance during the latter half, in the center arena >_<#)
Ryusui|GM: (it just didn't make sense to me at the time because, y'know)
Ryusui|GM: (it seemed ridiculous the judges would physically be in the center of the arena while it's still a war zone ^_^; )
The Great Garuda: (It did feel like one of us was certainly remembering it wrong. XP)
The Great Garuda: (I’m fine with it. Another note to our future selves.)
Ryusui|GM: "So here's our second Oriental-style dish," Cocoa says, presenting her stir-fry. "Black hole mamba meat and veggies, topped with spiral fishcakes made of jellyshark, and all brought together with neo-teriyaki glaze. Again, hope you enjoy!"
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 1 [4dF = [-][+][+][ ]]; 4dF for 1 [4dF = [+][ ][ ][ ]]; and 4dF for -2 [4dF = [+][-][-][-]]
The Great Garuda: (“You call that Oriental? How unimaginative!”)
The Great Garuda: (Is what Garuda might say, were he permitted. XD)
Reality Glitch: ((But they are permitted.))
Ryusui|GM: Hapax scarfs down his portion at alarming speed. "Good," he says, hardly stopping to breathe between mouthfuls. "Again, you truly impress with your use of jellyshark," Morinda says, holding up one of the fishcakes with a pair of chopsticks. "The mix of spicy and sweet is also impressive." "Seems rather derivative, if you ask me," the Chairwoman says. "I could walk into any takeout place and enjoy a similar dish. If I would be caught dead walking into a takeout place."
The Great Garuda: (Yeah, true. It technically fits.)
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 29)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #4: Bitter Rack of Chlororam
Ryusui|GM: "This dish I'll admit was a bit of a challenge," Marcon says. "Despite appearances, chlororam simply doesn't cook like regular meat. Preparing such an impressive piece of meat took a great deal of effort...but I dare say it's paid off." He grins. "Bon appetit."
Ryusui|GM: The Promethium Chef grumbles.
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -2 [4dF = [ ][-][ ][-]]; 4dF for 0 [4dF = [ ][ ][+][-]]; and 4dF for -1 [4dF = [+][-][-][ ]]
Reality Glitch: ((Huh; they actually surpassed the roast. Granted it took three courses to do so.))
The Great Garuda: (Pfft.)
Ryusui|GM: Hapax wrinkles his nose at the jellly, takes a bite of chlororam, and makes a face. "Looks like meat. Tastes like vegetables. A foul deception." He coughs. "The gravy and chlororam together make a rather nice combination, I think," Morinda says, clearly more pleased with the dish. "The jelly was a mistake, however." "A rather serious one," the Chairwoman says. "Unlike our friend Hapax here, I can properly appreciate chlororam, but the plating is a serious flaw on what could have been a superb dish."
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 33)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #5: Sweet Anti-Grav Awlberry Gel
The Great Garuda: (I fucking loved Hapax’s reaction. XD)
Reality Glitch: ((He's a warlord; what do you expect?))
Ryusui|GM: Cocoa looks a little embarrassed as she presents the final dish. "And here's our dessert. Anti-grav gel made with 100% genuine awlberry juice, surrounded with a swirl of sour milky way cream. I hope you like it!"
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 4 [4dF = [+][+][+][+]]; 4dF for 1 [4dF = [ ][-][+][+]]; and 4dF for 1 [4dF = [+][-][+][ ]]
Ryusui|GM: (holy crap XD)
The Great Garuda: (Huh.)
The Great Garuda: (I was fully expecting that to crash and burn. XD)
Ryusui|GM: "I was prepared to hate this dish. It is tiny, like you," Hapax says, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "But its flavor belies its size. I have not had such a fine dessert since I conquered the Sugar Mines of Sirius." Morinda seems taken aback by Hapax's strong reaction, but seems to agree: "There's not a lot here, but what's here does its job better than some plate-sized desserts I've had." "Indeed. There is much to say about good things in small packages, and this is one of them."
Ryusui|GM: (adding +2 for using all six flavors)
Ryusui|GM: (FINAL RESULT: 43)
Ryusui|GM: Cocoa stares in surprise at the judges' reactions to her dessert for a moment, then fistpumps. "Thank you, judges!" She walks off, and Marcon rolls his eyes.
Ryusui|GM: (And without further ado!)
Ryusui|GM: ( <@!The Great Garuda>, <@Reality Glitch>! IT'S JUDGMENT TIME!)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #1: Bitter Algaegator Battery
Reality Glitch: ((Let me! Let me!))
The Great Garuda: (That’d be you, Jren’Ki.)
Ryusui|GM: The judges gaze upon the strange dish with confusion. Even the Chairwoman seems perplexed.
The Great Garuda: (If we roll poorly on this, the obvious objection would be “what’s the point of serving food like this?” Of course, this has a lot of potential awesome stored in it, too.)
Reality Glitch: "I present a dish whose traditional presentation arose from the ingenuity and improvisation of the ancient warriors of my homeworld. Having their traditional artillery malfunction, they resorted to converting the local wildlife into make-shift cannonades. On top of planting the initial seeds for the bio-tech revolution that not only propelled my civilization onto the cosmic stage, but allowed us to survive the eventual obliteration of our now-lost homeworld, it has been, in modern times, reworked into a culinary performance, as I shall now demonstrate." Jren'Ki yanks the 'gator's tail and a grapeshot of stuffing peppers the judges plates with preternatural accuracy. There are visible chunks of the poor (-1) planimal's cerebral tissue.
Reality Glitch: The verbosity is definitely a surprise coming from Jren'Ki.
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 1 [4dF = [+][ ][ ][ ]]; 4dF for 1 [4dF = [+][+][-][ ]]; and 4dF for 3 [4dF = [+][+][+][ ]]
The Great Garuda: (YEE)
Ryusui|GM: Morinda nearly succumbs to instinct and ducks, but Hapax puts an arm behind her; his faith is rewarded, as the contents of the cannon land perfectly on their plates.
Ryusui|GM: "This brings back memories," Hapax says as he digs into his portion. "I remember facing cannons exactly like these in my campaign on the moon of Norgenford. The J'Ra'Kin fought bravely and quite surprisingly with weapons such like these. My forces crushed them utterly and tortured the survivors, but their bravery and ingenuity lives on in my memory." Morinda gives Hapax a "too much information" look, then partakes of her portion: "Unconventional serving method, to be sure, but I can't complain about the results. I haven't sampled Arcnia cuisine before, but if this is what I have to look forward to, I can't say I'm not excited." "That's quite the story you gave us," the Chairwoman says. "Feels like I'm eating history itself here." She grins in a way that suggests she might actually have eaten history at some point.
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 13)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #2: Cool Krabbadger Zen Soup
Ryusui|GM: (you're up, Garuda!)
Reality Glitch: ((Hold on, I have a response.))
The Great Garuda: (I’ll type while you finish up.)
Reality Glitch: "YOU! You're the one who ravaged that colony!" The look on Jren'Ki's face made it obvious to everyone that it was taking everything they had not to slay the judge where he stood.
Ryusui|GM: Hapax looks surprised by the outburst, then sheepishly looks to the side. Morinda rolls her eyes, as if to say "now you've stepped in it."
The Great Garuda: (Guys, I’m the one that’s supposed to have a bone to pick with him. XD)
Reality Glitch: ((Garuda has a bone to pick with Promy/everyone.))
The Great Garuda: (No, I mean like “secretly contemplating legit murder” bone to pick.)
Reality Glitch: ((Jren'Ki was not "secretly" doing anything.))
Reality Glitch: ((This was news to them that radically changed their opinion.))
Ryusui|GM: (anyways garuda you gonna present?)
The Great Garuda: “Presenting greatness!” Garuda presents the soup to the judges. “I have prepared for you a miso soup unlike any other. A calm, crystalline broth of the Krabbadger, but with a Mamba storm brewing beneath the surface. They say that zen enlightenment takes a great ordeal on a certain planet; so, Chairwoman, Morinda... Hapax,” he says with a subtle, almost imperceptible drip of recognition and disdain, “can you conquer this lake, and reach its shores?”
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -1 [4dF = [ ][ ][ ][-]]; 4dF for 0 [4dF = [+][ ][ ][-]]; and 4dF for -1 [4dF = [+][-][ ][-]]
The Great Garuda: (Mm. Still, 9 isn’t bad.)
Reality Glitch: ((I don't remember you mentioning previously that Garuda was secretly planning to kill one of the judges.))
The Great Garuda: (Well, only as a last resort. He’s hoping to gather allies amongst the powerful before it comes to that.)
The Great Garuda: (I was thinking that Hapax hasn’t technically retired from his old job.)
Reality Glitch: ((Again, don't remember you saying that before. I also thought you didn't want a greater story.))
The Great Garuda: (Nothing beyond the Deep Secrets, I said.)
The Great Garuda: (This might not even come up 90% of the time.)
Reality Glitch: ((I haven't seen your undated sheet, so that would explain things.))
Ryusui|GM: Hapax seems caught off-guard by the sudden hostility. This is the first time casually dropping "I was totally a merciless warlord once" comments has backfired on him. He takes a few spoonfuls of soup and wrinkles his brow: "I, er, rather enjoy the flavors, but this soup is a riddle I cannot quite puzzle out." "Philosophy aside, it's a good soup," Morinda says. "A clear broth with spicy elements is something I don't think I've seen before, and I rather enjoy it." "Pretentiousness will earn you no points in my court," the Chairwoman says, "regardless of technical merit."
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 21)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #3: Spicy Black Hole Bulgogi
Ryusui|GM: (you're up again, Garuda!)
The Great Garuda: “Ah, perhaps our Entrée will be more to your liking, then?” Garuda has regained his boisterous composure. “I present to you a spicy Black Hole Mamba bulgogi! Neatly charred, but still wet, showing the beautiful orange color of the iconic sauce! All of this, plated upon a bed of imperial Emerald sprouts and green onions. Enjoy!” He actually preens again this time.
The Great Garuda: (If there’s anything to criticize, it would likely be the greens I had to... reconstitute...)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 0 [4dF = [+][-][-][+]]; 4dF for -2 [4dF = [-][-][-][+]]; and 4dF for 0 [4dF = [+][ ][ ][-]]
The Great Garuda: (Man, we are just having no luck here.)
The Great Garuda: (Then again, we hardly need luck. 😉)
Ryusui|GM: (sorry, family interruption)
Reality Glitch: ((No worries.))
Ryusui|GM: "This one is much more to my liking," Hapax says, nodding. "Meat and vegetables presenting a united front, not one pretending to be the other." He gives Marcon a condemnatory glance. Morinda picks at one of the emerald sprouts: "Did you do something to these vegetables? Because I can't put my finger on it, but they seem...a bit off somehow." "A trifling objection," the Chairwoman says. "The remainder of the dish is executed flawlessly."
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 27)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #4: Savory J'Ra'Kin Tail Roast
Ryusui|GM: ( <@Reality Glitch>, it's your cue!)
Reality Glitch: Jren'Ki walks up to the judges table and passes out the plates individually has they say, "I now present you all with the delicacy of my people: A portion of my own body, roasted with an assortment of other all-Arcnia ingredients, untouched by foreign figures until you move to take a bite." After they're done and return to their position in the line up of cooks, the H.U.D returns to their helm, racing through a cacophony of interstellar communications. Completely unbeknownst to anyone else, this includes finally putting a name and face to the war crime charges regarding the massacre of the Arcnia Imperial Replublic's first colony in this sector of space.
Reality Glitch: Suffice it to say, there may or may not be an entire armada on it's way to the location of the competition.
The Great Garuda: (Somehow, I get the feeling that Hapax isn’t going down just like that.)
Reality Glitch: ((Of course not, but that's a story for another time.))
The Great Garuda: (If only because he’s a judge for the show being run by a certain Chairwoman.)
The Great Garuda: (But yeah, I guess that’s already one step and ally towards Garuda not needing to do anything drastic, personally.)
Reality Glitch: ((Even without the official paperwork, the vast majority of A.I.R. was watching right at that moment.))
Reality Glitch: ((So now everyone knows.))
Ryusui|GM: (i'm thinking Hapax is definitely retired from the whole warlord thing and thinks of it as kind of an embarrassing youth but he's contractually obliged to play it up for the cameras.)
Reality Glitch: ((This isn't something they will take lightly.))
Ryusui|GM: (he also probably did not think of the consequences of admitting to something he thinks of as ancient history in front of an actual live J'Ra'Kin. XD)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for 0 [4dF = [+][-][+][-]]; 4dF for 1 [4dF = [ ][+][+][-]]; and 4dF for -2 [4dF = [-][-][-][+]]
Reality Glitch: ((Jren'Ki was most likely alive back then as well.))
The Great Garuda: (Even with those rolls, the dish should still be amazing.)
Reality Glitch: ((26!))
Reality Glitch: ((a.k.a.: 1x2x3x4x5x6x7x8x9x10x11x12x13x14x15x16x17x18x19x20x21x22x23x24x25x26.))
The Great Garuda: (Actually, it’s a string of additions, not multiplications.)
Reality Glitch: ((Factorial is multiplication.))
Ryusui|GM: (he's making a math joke)
The Great Garuda: (5! = 1+2+3+4+5 = 15.)
Reality Glitch: ((5!=1x2x3x4x5=120))
Ryusui|GM: (also RG is right; factorial is multiplication)
The Great Garuda: (Maybe I’m thinking of !5.)
Ryusui|GM: "Ah. This also brings back memo...ahem. I mean, er, this is a truly remarkable dish. I have strode across suns and pressed the finest chefs in the galaxy into my service, but I have never seen a preparation so...elaborate. Every individual side would be worthy of being made a full course in the grandest banquets I have ever presided over." "Yes, well, ignoring my preconceived attitudes towards actually eating one of our competitors, in whole or in part, this is indeed quite a remarkable dish, and quite possibly the most involved course I've seen in my time as a judge." "A bit overblown in my opinion," the Chairwoman says, "but there's no denying the amount of culinary skill on display here. Please note in the future, however, that Uranium Chef is watched by wide demographics, and we would not like to be seen as promoting autocannibalism in the future."
Ryusui|GM:The culinary techniques displayed on Uranium Chef belong to their respective cultures and their appearance on this show should not be considered approval,a lawyerbot quickly rattles off.
Reality Glitch: The H.U.D. blinks out just long enough for Jren'Ki to say "Understood, Maalu." before it blinks back in.
Ryusui|GM: (running total: 53)
Ryusui|GM: Dish #5: Sweet Balalaika Baklava
Ryusui|GM: (last but not least, it's your turn, Garuda!)
The Great Garuda: Garuda steps forward. “Presenting greatness! I understand that the main course is... a tough act to follow, but after sampling all the myriad surfs and turfs for one lifetime, I imagine no greater wind-down than reclining on an ivory beach between the two, a plate of balalaika nut baklava in one hand, a tiny fork in the other. To be able to enjoy the puff pastry that has soaked up the nebarian cream and has become truly puff without a worry in the world!”
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF, 4dF, 4dF
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF for -2 [4dF = [-][-][-][+]]; 4dF for -2 [4dF = [-][-][ ][ ]]; and 4dF for 1 [4dF = [+][ ][-][+]]
Ryusui|GM: (oof XD)
The Great Garuda: (Yikes.)
The Great Garuda: (At least the chairwoman likes me. XD)
Reality Glitch: ((Bwamb, bwamb, bwamb, BWAAAAMB!))
The Great Garuda: (I think mixing up baklava and dulce-de-leche might be the easiest point of attack. ^_^;)
Ryusui|GM: "I would prefer a dessert that does not melt before reaching my mouth," Hapax says, lifting a soggy piece of baklava with his fork. "I think you let this soak a bit too long," Morinda agrees. "The flavor is cloying, and the texture isn't what I'd call 'baklava' at all." "I concur with the technical faults," the Chairwoman says, "but I found the flavor enjoyable myself."
Ryusui|GM: (adding +2 for all six flavors used)
The Great Garuda: “... Thank you.” Garuda does a humble bow.
Ryusui|GM: (FINAL RESULT: 58)
Ryusui|GM: "And that concludes the judging," Dr. Durian says. "How did our competitors do?"
Ryusui|GM: The Chairwoman stands up from her seat. She smirks: "Congratulations, contestants. It appears that between the four of you, you have thoroughly bested my Promethium Chef."
Ryusui|GM: He hangs his head and sulks off into the shadows outside the spotlight, spirited boos from the audience in his wake.
Ryusui|GM: "Between your two teams, however, there is a clear winner and a clear loser. Before we announce the winners, however, I would like for all four of you to come forward and make your cases as to which of you contributed the most to your team."
Ryusui|GM: (That's right, folks, it's time for the Final Face-Off!)
Ryusui|GM: (Garuda vs. Jren'ki and Marcon vs. Cocoa!)
The Great Garuda: (Just one more roll, eh, <@Reality Glitch>?)
Reality Glitch: ((It’s going to be a full competition, though; isn’t it?))
Reality Glitch: ((i.e. A full scene.))
The Great Garuda: (I don’t think we want another session of this. ^_^;)
Reality Glitch: ((I’m fine with it as long as it isn’t tonight.))
Ryusui|GM: (we're not doing this as a competition)
Ryusui|GM: (just a single exchange)
Ryusui|GM: (Garuda rolls against Jren'ki and Marcon rolls against Cocoa)
Ryusui|GM: (like you did all the way back at the start)
Ryusui|GM: (also you can invoke your Popularity Aspects here)
Reality Glitch: ((Reality or Culinary?))
Ryusui|GM: (reality)
The Great Garuda: (I’ll let RG write up Jren’Ki’s first so he can sit back for the rest.)
Reality Glitch: ((Give me a moment to reread-up on how this works again.))
The Great Garuda: (Just write your argument, roll, and add your popularity aspects.)
Reality Glitch: ((I'm a little stumped for this. Would you like to go first, so I have an example?))
Ryusui|GM: ((i agree with it))
Ryusui|GM: ((after all Jren'ki isn't the talkative one))
Ryusui|GM: (let Garuda lead with some bluster)
The Great Garuda: (Well I was planning mine in response to yours, anticipating that you would credit your likely victory to that god-roast you made.)
The Great Garuda: (And still am.)
Reality Glitch: ((Let's R.P. the whole conversation, then roll at the end.))
The Great Garuda: (Okay. I still want you to lead. I was thinking we each only had one real point to make, and Cocoa and Marcon didn’t even have that.)
Reality Glitch: "If I am to be honest, working with such a talented chef as Garuda was quite the boon: their skill with the greater quantity of dishes allowed me to focus on the fewer dishes of greater quality."
Ryusui|GM: "Well, of course, as the more experienced chef - by several hundred years - it only stands to reason I made the greater contribution. I should add, I didn't study under a sushi master - I taught sushi masters." Marcon smirks.
Ryusui|GM: "Hey, what? What?" Cocoa hisses. "I made over half* the dishes we presented, you hear me? Half! Who made the ceviche? Who made the stir-fry? Who made the dessert that all the judges loved? That was me, pallor boy! Me!"
The Great Garuda: “Hmph, I might agree with that! While I can concur by your reactions Jren’Ki’s roast was the greatest dish in the room, if not for me, four - yes, not three, but all four of the other dishes would be absent or disqualified.”
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2 (Marcon's Clever)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 3 [4dF = [-][+][+][ ]] (Marcon's Clever)
Ryusui|GM: !roll 4dF+2 (Cocoa's Aggressive)
DiscoDude: <@Ryusui|GM> rolled 4dF+2 for 3 [4dF = [ ][ ][+][ ]] (Cocoa's Aggressive)
The Great Garuda: !roll 4df+3 (Flashy)
DiscoDude: <@The Great Garuda> rolled 4df+3 for 1 [4df = [-][-][+][-]] (Flashy)
Ryusui|GM: (between the two of them, Marcon has two invokes and Cocoa has three, so...)
The Great Garuda: (He does a bit of flexing, too. And definitely a preen thrown in.)
Reality Glitch: 4df+9 Good Careful + both invokes of Collected Confidence + the invoke of Predator's Presence
Reality Glitch: !roll 4df+9 Good Careful + both invokes of Collected Confidence + the invoke of Predator's Presence
DiscoDude: <@Reality Glitch> rolled 4df+9 for 8 [4df = [ ][ ][-][ ]] Good Careful + both invokes of Collected Confidence + the invoke of Predator's Presence
The Great Garuda: (I’m going to invoke my total of +8 in popularity.)
Ryusui|GM: (welp! :3)
Ryusui|GM: "You've made your cases," the Chairwoman declares, "and the final standings are as follows!"
Ryusui|GM: "The ultimate winner of Battle Surf & Turf is..."
Ryusui|GM: The spotlight shines on...
Ryusui|GM: ...you, <@!The Great Garuda>!
Reality Glitch: ((Really? Even though we are still tied?))
The Great Garuda: And he does a particularly spectacular preen!
The Great Garuda: (1 + 8 = 9)
The Great Garuda: (That beats your 8.)
Reality Glitch: ((You only have three invokes, though.))
The Great Garuda: (Two invokes, plus a double.)
Ryusui|GM: (yep. I counted; Garuda's gotten you beat.)
Reality Glitch: ((Right; missed an aspect.))
Ryusui|GM: "Second place is..."
Ryusui|GM: "...Chief Culinary Officer Jren'ki!"
Ryusui|GM: The spotlight shines on Jren'ki!
Reality Glitch: "You do realize you are being judged on more than just your cooking skills? I wouldn't be so smug in your place if those factors were left out." They quitely comment to Garuda just before being .... spotlighted? .... spotlit?
Ryusui|GM: "Third place is...Cocoa Ramsey!"
The Great Garuda: (Probably a good explanation from the judges is “yes, you made an incredible dish, but only on the back of your teammate’s efforts.”)
Ryusui|GM: She clasps her hands and smiles for the camera. Mixed emotions are written all over her face. There is the distinct impression that though she's disappointed in her failure to win, considering all the mayhem that ensued, she's happy not to be stuck in last place.
Ryusui|GM: "And fourth place is...Marcon!"
Ryusui|GM: Marcon simply scoffs loudly.
Ryusui|GM: Holly gets in your face, Garuda. "So, <@!The Great Garuda>! How does it feel to come out on top in your first showing on Uranium Chef?"
The Great Garuda: “It is a true honor, my fair beauty! I can only hope I have displayed the beauty of my people’s ways through this performance.”
The Great Garuda: He didn’t even notice Jren’Ki’s comment beforehand.
The Great Garuda: (Well?)
The Great Garuda: (<@!Ryusui|GM>?)
Ryusui|GM: (whoop, sorry, was briefly distracted)
Reality Glitch: ((I think is as Good (+3) of a place as any to....))
Ryusui|GM: "And you, Marcon! How does it feel to come in dead last?" Holly says, a slightly malicious grin on her holographic face.
Ryusui|GM: (NO)
Ryusui|GM: (STOP)
Ryusui|GM: (DON'T !END YET)
Reality Glitch: The corners of Jren'Ki's lips twitch at the word play.
Ryusui|GM: "It doesn't bother me, actually," Marcon says, levelly. "I'll come back. I'll come back better. And I'm going to win next time."
Ryusui|GM: "And that's it for this episode of Uranium Chef!" Holly says, winking for the camera as she flies into the air. "See you all next time!"
Ryusui|GM: And now we can...
Ryusui|GM: !end
