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[closed] Welcome to the tea party

Who: Sanzang, Sanzo, Hazel, and Jae-ha
What: A long overdue dinner party that in no way will go topsy-turvey
When: May 2
Where: hazel's mansion temple texas shrine
Warnings: Sanzo? Who Jae-ha is as a person?

[Sanzang had never really gone to a small dinner party before. Sure there had been banquets and large, lavish parties before but nothing this... intimate? It was exciting, but...

Well, cooking had been a disaster. Did you know pressure cookers made hardboiled eggs? Did you know they could explode and the scorch marks might never go away? Sanzang knows now. Oh boy does she know. So it's a store-bought cake in her hands, which she keeps looking at in mild dismay]

I was so looking forward to bringing something I made... [Ah well. She smiles at Sanzo] It'll just have to wait for next time! [Next time??] Maybe I'll try a casserole thing again... Wukong and the others were pretty helpful, ahaha!

[And helpful at eating the remains when she'd messed that up too which had led to her deciding on something "easier" like hardboiled eggs in a pressure cooker. Also who uses monkeys to help in the kitchen? Stop her.

Either way she balances the boxed cake on one bare hand (her sleeves left at home, though she'd unfortunately gotten absolutely nowhere in convincing Sanzo to leave his gun behind) and knocks on the door]

This'll be fun, I promise! [Citation needed.]

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You'd said something about how cooking with the monkeys would be fun, too. [ This is entirely necessary dry commentary on Sanzo's part. He stands a step behind her and off to the side, looking for all the world like he's sulking. He's only coming along semi-willingly as it is. He might've won about whether or not he'd leave his gun behind, but she'd definitely taken the greater victory.

And now they'll probably all die in a fire or something if this would be half as fun as she'd thought her cooking efforts should have been. ]

[Hazel still isn't sure how this dinner thing actually happened. Jae-Ha exercised his bad habit of inviting people over at random, and Sanzang was so enthused about it... Apparently dinner is happening.

He, personally, is not helping with much - not after he burned an entire pizza to a crisp, which is his excuse if not an actual good enough reason, considering the circumstances - but he did go collect the good wine. He's been loitering around making commentary while Jae-Ha does the actual cooking until the knock on the door. Ah.

How is this dinner happening, really. He'll be the one to answer that, then...]

Evenin', Sanzos. [is that kosher? stop him]

Both of ya actually came! [WOW] C'mon in.

It was a good idea! Up until the end... [It kept them out of trouble and made them contributing members to the household!

Anyway, hi Hazel. Sanzang smiles and gives a wave before using both hands to carry the cake now] Good evening! I hope we're not too early or anything. I was going to make something, but...

[She winces a little and lets out a nervous laugh. ANYWAY... She holds the cake out for hazel to take. It's small, but if he opens the box it's...definitely shaped like texas.] I noticed you had this shape a lot in your house when I visited, so I figured it must be a favorite of yours'!

[SMILING!! Did she do good? She feels like she did good. She's so proud of herself. Favorite shapes are definitely a thing, right?]

Be grateful for it. [ Eternally helpful over here. Sanzang deserves some credit for her efforts. ]

She made something. It was a bomb.

[ Well, no one said it'd be good credit. ]

[A bomb... Hazel takes the cake box but doesn't open it yet, it would be rude in the doorway and he's already feeling menaced by whatever the hell "favorite shape" could mean. Favorite shape...? Who has a favorite shape??

Just come in here, weirdos.]

Well, Jae-Ha's cookin' somethin' or other. [isn't Hazel great and attentive] Nothin's on fire here. [a beat; the box-] This's a nice gesture.

[Follow him now... to the dining room!! Which is never used, but there sure is a first time for everything. It's next to the kitchen, so Jae-Ha won't have any trouble at all eavesdropping this time.]

[Eavesdropping and also poking his head around the corner as soon as he hears them coming.]

Oh, did they even bring a joint gift? How sweet. I'm almost done now.

[That's all he's saying for now, offering a brief wave and smile before he disappears back into the kitchen to finish up. Joint gift, how couple-y of them... He just wants that out in the air.]

Sanzo! [She's regretting not bringing her sleeves now, he deserves a swat for that one. Maybe she should invest in her own fan. To Hazel:] Don't listen to him, it was just-- an accident. A little accident. [Quickly, in the same breath:] I don't suppose you know how to remodel a kitchen, do you?

[LOOK. IT'S FINE. She smiles and gives a little wave when Jae-ha briefly pops in] It's a cake! I hope you have a sweet tooth!

[She taps her cheek thoughtfully.] Is Jae-ha doing all the cooking himself? Maybe I should go help him...

[ It's not a joint gift! Sanzo scowls in the direction of the kitchen briefly.

His real gift comes when she starts suggesting she help. He shoots Hazel a warning look--don't humor her!--before he catches her by the arm and firmly marches her over to a chair at the dining room table. ]

Be a good guest and sit down already. [ You're welcome, Hazel. Your kitchen will remain intact. ]

[Jae-Ha dropping the truth bombs!! Hazel sets the cake box right down on the dining room table because what is formality, glancing up at Sanzang-] Do I look like a man who can remodel a kitchen? Be honest, I won't be offended.

[While Sanzo saves his kitchen from destruction - thanks - he peeks into the cake box and immediately feels Regret. It's this shape. So this is his favorite now, is it?

Fine...] Lemme go grab the wine.

[BE RIGHT BACK... he needs to resent Texas in private. It's Jae-Ha's turn to play host, hurry up.]

[A changing of the guards... Jae-Ha comes out of the kitchen with a plate on either hand the moment Hazel leaves to get the wine. There's a little assortment of things that he actually knows how to make, since he wanted to play it safe when they were having guests. No need for any pizza fires...

So, things like onigiri and shishkabobs! Even a bit of stew that he'll be bringing out in a moment.]

I'm surprised you convinced him to come after all, Sanzang dear. You must have such a way with persuasion. Is there a secret?

[Sanzang yelps in protest, sitting heavily in the seat with a pout.] I was just going to help! [She could help! Fold..napkins or. Cheer him on. You know, helpful things.

But it's hard to keep a pout up when food's brought out--and it looks edible! Good, even! Much better than anything she could put out.] Ooh, it smells so nice! Jae-ha, Hazel's so lucky to have you! Hey, Sanzo, you should learn to cook too! We can't lose to them!

[The smile she sends him is nothing short of open affection. He could even wear a little chef's hat and a 'kiss the cook' apron or something.]

Oh, I just promised I'd make it up to him later! [Oh.] Besides, if I told you everything, it wouldn't be a secret, right? I have to let Sanzo preserve some air of mystery!

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[ Hazel, you son of a bitch, don't you abandon him here. Hazel.

Her smile is met with an affronted frown. He's not losing to anyone, but what does that have to do with being able to cook? ]

Genjo blew up the kitchen. I didn't have a choice. [ He's not letting this go, and probably deserves smacked for it, really. ]

[RIP Sanzo, it was nice knowing you. Or: Hazel needs these several minutes, even though he already got the wine out earlier, so he can look around vaguely and frown at how many Texas things there really are... it's a lot...

But he'll sidle back in conveniently to hear the end of this kitchen explosion story, with more wine and wineglasses than one tiny man should be able to carry. For alcohol, he makes it happen.]

Blew it up? No kiddin', really?

[Everybody gets a glass, hello, wine is here.]

[Jae-Ha simply laughs at Sanzang's words as he goes to fetch the rest. There's a big thing of stew that looks pretty delicious, and the table is already set, so now that they have the food and the wine, they can get to enjoying!]

Sanzang, dear, a beautiful woman like yourself shouldn't be left alone to do all of the work in the kitchen. Teaching Sanzo over there to cook sounds like an ideal solution for everyone.

I didn't-- I mean, not really! [GOD!! Why is everyone ganging up on her? What did she do to deserve this?? Look at this nice dinner she forced them all to actually go through with! She totally does lean over to swat Sanzo's arm with an open hand] Don't make them get the wrong idea, you!

Well first I tried to make a casserole, but I didn't have everything I needed for this particular one, so I tried to substitute some things-- and the monkeys kept eating some behind my back. Anyway it didn't work out so I gave it to the monkeys. Then I tried to use this pressure cooker thing to hardboil eggs, because it seemed quicker, but I think it was a really really old one, something didn't lock right...

Anyway, it exploded. It wasn't a bomb! At least, it wasn't on purpose! [Which somehow makes it...not a bomb... Yes. [She reaches out again to give Sanzo's arm a little tug--Come sit with me!--and smiles sheepishly at Jae-ha] It sounds like a good idea, but Sanzo's tastes are really... Unique! It might be better to just leave it to others... I don't like mayonnaise nearly as much as he does.

[ He should never be grateful that Hazel walks into a room.

He shouldn't, but he is. It's not enough to stop the two cheerful idiots from jabbering on and getting stupid ideas, but he's not stuck entirely by himself. Still, she manages to get him to sit down beside her.

Only, he tells himself, because giving up and leaving would mean he'd have to go pick up takeout or something. It's too much trouble.

Glowering generally at them, however, seems fair. ] If I wanted to, I could cook.

[ This is entirely untrue. ]

Could you, now? That sounds like permission to me, Sanzang dear. Have him treat you to something special.

[Well, with all of this bomb discussion and Sanzo lying through his teeth, Jae-Ha moves over to another chair and scoots it out, patting it as he looks to Hazel.]

Come now, you can sit down. I'll pour the wine. [He'll reach over to help take some of these wine glasses from Hazel afterwards, lingering to encourage him to sit even then. Sittttt...]

[monkeys.

This is a really long explanation about how her kitchen exploded, though, and Hazel can only stare in mild awe. He only burned a single pizza, and the oven wasn't harmed... This is kind of incredibly. Maybe it's because he's so struck by this wacky story that he doesn't sit down immediately, but ah, Jae-Ha is doing this dorky thing.]

You're a perfect gentleman, thanks. [nerd... Here, he's sitting, everyone is satisfied. He'll pass Jae-Ha the first wine bottle as well, while he raises an eyebrow at Sanzo and then smoothly looks right at Sanzang instead.]

I'm doubtin' him.

[Sanzang doesn't even try to hide the open bafflement at Sanzo's admission. Could... Could he...

At least Hazel seems to share her reservations, and Sanzang lets out a high, nervous giggle.] I'm sure he'd... do his best. [Trying to be tactful and nice is Hard.]

Maybe he can just take me out to dinner sometime instead. [That sounds like a much better compromise that won't result in her kitchen being further destroyed. Which, now that she thinks on it, she should probably warn Chuuya about...

Oh well.

She smiles between Jae-ha and Hazel, expression warm and fond] You two get along so well, you must be so close! I hope Sanzo and I can become as close one day!

[ Sanzo makes an aggrieved sound somewhere between a growl and a sigh at the way the whole table has decided to gang up on him. Fine, they could be that way.

If he has to go through with it, be ready to live a life of white rice and soggy ramen, Sanzang. She'd better enjoy Jae-Ha's cooking tonight, because now he's going to have to make a point. ]

I refuse to resemble a pair like that.

[Hazel nods along; yes, dinner dates that aren't in his house are much better ideas. Good one, Sanzang.]

I'd reckon we're pretty close. [Hah. Anyway, check out the wet blanket over here...]

With that grumpy face, Mister Sanzo, ya wouldn't stand a chance anyway.

[They wouldn't gang up on him if it weren't so easy!!]

[Taking this wine, he pours Hazel's glass first, then moves over to pour Sanzo's... While putting an arm around him. He's so friendly.]

I'm afraid Hazel's right. But you two do already seem like a pair of something, if that counts for anything.

[Pouring wine... hello]

[SIGH. Sanzo.

She eyes the arm around Sanzo and then Sanzo, a warning on her face--be nice!--before he quickly smiles again] Hazel! Come on now, he's got a perfectly nice face! Even if it's stuck in that scowl all the time.

[But she's pleased by Jae-ha's words, at least.] Do you think so? That's good to hear! [Pair of what though?] Oh-- You know, I never asked, but what does Jae-ha turn into for you, Hazel? Or is that not polite to ask another god...?

[She's ever been quite clear on the Rules here about that sort of thing, but she figures it's okay to talk about?? Why not.]

[ Good news! Sanzo stopped scowling.

The look on his face is even more dangerous than that, however, as he grits his teeth in frustration. He's behaving. He's the most behaved.

He's going to behave Jae-Ha into next week with his fist here in a second. ]

That's precisely why he's fallin' behind, I'm afraid. And Jae-Ha's a necklace shaped like a lil dragon. Real adorable.

[Kind of a tacky one, but that's beside the point. Now, he's not going to stop Jae-Ha, because they are adults and not goddamn children being babysat here, but all the same...]

Mister Sanzo, if you're havin' a bad time, you're free to leave.

[Ah, woops. Woops times two— Jae-Ha quickly slips away from Sanzo once the wine glass is full, moving well around Sanzang to help her with hers. Even a nice, quiet "Here, Sanzang dear" as he goes...

Then he rounds to his own spot and fills his glass before sitting down.]

It's more of a pendant than a regular necklace, isn't it? [Let him have some pride, also, things are just fine here!!]

[Sanzang even reaches up to pat Jae-ha on the cheek in thanks and wastes no time in taking a sip of her wine. She feels like she might need it....]

That sounds so cute! A dragon! Sanzo turns into a clothing set for me! [She hesitates a little though, because, well, Hazel's not wrong. Sanzo's perfectly free to leave if he's really not enjoying himself, but...

Sanzang sends Sanzo a doleful sort of look] Sanzo...

[ Is he free to leave? Really? He'll go.

He'll...

...stay in his seat because what the hell is that look that Sanzang is giving him? Instead, Sanzo is just going to let them babble about whatever they want to, and see if a glass of wine will at least help fortify him enough to deal with this stupidity. ]

[Yes, it's time for everyone to turn to their wine. Good idea.]

That's right, a cute lil dragon. It's a big necklace, I s'pose... [pendant, pff.

But now that everyone's having a Great Time-] Well, let's eat.

[Hazel. Jae-Ha stretches his leg out beneath the table just enough to bump lightly against Hazel's. Don't be rude.]

Let's eat.

[Well, hopefully everyone enjoys his little feast set out, but he'll definitely be enjoying the wine, as well. It's some good, fancy wine. He waits until everyone has their guards down and is eating to speak again.]

Does he have the sleeves and everything? I need to know.

[Sanzang reaches out and places a hand on Sanzo's arm, her eyes warm and full of adoration; she doesn't say it, but there's a thank you in her smile before she turns to the food.]

Jae-ha, it's so good! Can I steal you away to cook for us too? [She's so ready to eat her fill and take home leftovers.]

He does! The sleeves are my weapons! I think we work really well together, it's... Hmm, well it's almost like we can figure out what the other's thinking even before we teamed up. It's like instinct, we just read each other well. Or something like that, right, Sanzo? [Smiles at him!]

But I'm sure you and Hazel are probably similar!

It can't be helped when we're both Genjo Sanzo. [ He is turning his attention very firmly towards the food, though he only picks at it. The wine, on the other hand, is a prospect taken more seriously. ]

That's nothing like those two at all.

Well, we're not the same person, no. Can't rightly claim that. ["Same person" sure is being used loosely, and yet, it also isn't... how deep does this Sanzo rabbit hole go?? Who knows.]

But we get along just fine.

[So there!! Eat your stew, Sanzo.]

I have a feeling we're closer than the two of you, despite everything Sanzang dear says.

[That's Jae-Ha's input, but dinner can probably continue on like this as usual. Jae-Ha drinks as much as he usually does and nothing changes, and he'll enjoy the food he worked hard on, so hopefully they can as well!

He hasn't thought ahead to what they can do after...]

Ahaha..

[Why must you all be like this.

Thankfully the peace is kept (more or less) and after everything's been all put away (probably for Jae-ha to wash alter, but who knows maybe Hazel will actually help??), Sanzang claps her hands together with a bright grin.]

Dinner was wonderful, thank you so much for having us over! [This sounds like it's going to lead to Sanzang announcing their intentions to leave, but no one get their hopes up yet. She taps her cheek with a mock-forgetfulness]

Now, if I recall, when we talked about this... Jae-ha said he could play music, and I think we agreed we could dance! [There were no solidified plans on that front, but Sanzang's beaming away like it's a Given Thing.] Just a little bit?

[Pretty please with a cherry on top?]

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laura and I are order switching for this

this was necessary

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