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Rhodes Island Landship

Vulcan's Workshop

Kay.

What is it, Vulcan  ?

Need my help?

When was the last time you performed maintenance on your equipment?

Well...

Let me think.

One... Two...

(Ceobe counts on her fingers)

Fifteen days, I think?

It's about time. You'd better get to work on them.

Okay.

You still have that maintenance diagram I drew for you?

Yup! I hung it up in my room.

Are there sufficient tools and consumables in that room? If you've run out, you can take some now.

There's enough!

Good.

Let's clean up and pack up. Then we can head out when the fire dies down.

Leave? Are you going out?

Yes, I have to go check on the boiler room, then collect the materials I ordered from the warehouse  . Don't have time to worry about the fire.

I can watch the fire.

That's not a good job   for you.

You have things you need to do as well, right?

I guess.

Almost time. Let's go.

I made you a lunch, remember to take it when you leave.

I'll come find you when I finish.

Okay, Vulcan  .

Right, see you later.

Come back soon!

Oh... She's gone...

What... should I do...?

Hmm...

I'll go to my room to take care of my babies   then.

Dormitories

Ceobe's Room

This...  The picture   says vegetable oil.

Vegetable oil?

Is it... this?

The label says——Vege... table... Oil...!

I got it!

What's the next step?

Hmm...

Dip the cloth into the oil, then slowly rub all the shiny parts.

Yup, just like that!

I remember it super clearly.

Hehe.

I wonder what Vulcan will say when she sees how good   I did? Maybe I'll get a gift?

She made a top   for me last time. It's so fun to spin!

Maybe I'll get something even better this time.

Hm...

I've never tasted oil before.

Since it's food for my babies, it must taste good.

(Ceobe dips her finger in the oil and licks it)

Blech.

Looks like I can't eat the food my babies like.

And here I thought maybe we'd have something to enjoy together.

Hmph.

Back to work.

Hmm...

Okay, I'm done!

What to do next?

Oh, I have to wipe oil on other parts.

With different oils too.

Yeah.

A long, long time later...

I think I'm almost done.

I'm kinda hungry.

Okay, lunch time, lunch time.

Today's lunch is——

Grilled meatbeast chop! And mashed potatoes with sauce!

Wow!

Awawawa!!!

Ah——finished!

Vulcan is so good at crafting anything, even food!

But——I'm still a little hungry——

Hm, what time is it now?

Oh, eleven... eleven fifteen... It's noon!

It's time for everyone to eat!

Which means——

Yay!

Away!!!

11:30 A.M.

Rhodes Island Cafeteria

Wow, there's a lot of people here!

Let's see what food they have.

W-Wow!

Wow!!

Hello, Ceobe. What do you want to eat?

I'm looking.

(Since there's so much good food here, there must be more inside!)

(Okay, let me think how to sneak inside.)

Are you going to order?

No, I don't need to  .

Bye!

See you.

Courier, the food for your counter is almost here. Be ready.

Okay.

(Whisper) She's here.

(Whisper) Understood.

Vulcan taught me to watch closely and wait for a chance.

I didn't watch enough last time and the old guy caught me at the door...

But this time will be different!

I'll definitely get inside!

Mmm——

Shchi, huh? If I recall correctly, it goes there in the middle, where Courier is standing.

Alright.

(The door is close to my hiding spot.)

(There's a pretty lady by the door, I can't let her see me.)

(Little Cub is talking to her.)

(There's a lot of tasty stuff next to her, but people are watching.)

(There's a little hole further away. I think it is for dishes. I can't get through it.)

(The door is my only choice.)

(But the door's so crowded still.)

(Hmm, I'll wait   a while more.)

(Okay the door is quieter now.)

(No one's there!)

(Now's my chance!)

(Go!!!)

Yummy goodies, here I come!

Wooaahh! Kay, you can't go in there!

I can't?

You can't! Don't you see the sign on the door?

I see it.

I see a red circle with a tilty red line going through it.

I also see Kay.

That means 'Kay is not allowed in here.' Got it?

Got it.

If you get it, why are you still going in?!

Hungry.

If you're hungry, you can just get in line and order something to eat.

Hungry.

Y-You're not allowed in there!

But I'm hungry!

Fine, fine! I'll think of something!!

Hmm...

What if I...

If I give you this cookie, will you promise not to go inside?

*sniff* *sniff*

Mm!

Okay, okay!

Here...

Thanks!

Not long afterwards...

Little Cub's cookie was tasty.

But I'm still hungry...

Sorry Little Cub, I still want to go in.

Maybe I got found out because I was too excited.

I won't make the same mistake again!

Hm, let's see...

(The only one by the door is the pretty lady at the counter.)

(The door is still open?!)

(Wow!)

(There's bread in that basket!)

(Smells so fresh!)

(I wanna eat it!)

Yummy yummy goodies, here I come!!

Ah.

What is it? Where are you going?

(Oh no, I got caught!)

Ah...

Urk... Ahhh...

(What do I do?! What do I do?!)

I-I want to go to the toilet.

This isn't the toilet. There's a sign over there, look for the one with the blue and pink people.

Oh, I see!

Thanks, pretty lady!

No problem, don't make the same mistake next time.

Got it!

(Ahh, I'm lucky she didn't figure me out. I don't want Vulcan to get mad at me.)

Gitano, the last dish is here.

Ah, good job. This should go to the farthest corner where Noir Corne is.

Alright...

What's up?

Nothing really, Gummy bit me.

Ooh, I didn't know you two were THAT close.

Don't joke about it, it hurts.

Hm-hmm.

Oh, right.

Huh?

Put two standard meal sets at the prep station near the kitchen door.

To feed the Perro?

I'm good.

Sure, I'll tell the cooks.

O-Owww...

Maybe it'll go numb later?

Please no. Spare me...

I'm just joking~

If you're joking, doesn't that mean I'm done for...

Of course not.

Go on, we can wrap up and have lunch soon.

Okay...

I'll make it this time!

Let's see.

There's no one there at all.

Even the pretty lady by the door is gone.

Yay!

Hah!

Hehe, the door is unlocked.

I'm going in!

Ohh! There really was food here!

How is the taste——

Wow, it's tasty!

So good!

Awawa.

Ah, I'm so happy I got to eat!

I better go home and finish taking care of my babies!

Hmm...

Just now, wasn't Little Cub's tummy rumbling?

Is she hungry because she gave her cookie to me?

Poor Little Cub...

Vulcan says that when people help you, you should pay it back double or triple or whatever's even more than those, I forgot! Fourple?

Anyway, Little Cub gave me a small cookie, so I should give her a really really really——big cookie.

Okay, I'll make it as soon as Vulcan gets back!

Now I need to go home and finish up my work.

Ceobe's Room

Hm...

Hmm...

Weapons are done.

The covers for the weapons and the bag are clean.

Just one last thing left.

Vulcan, please hurry back, so Little Cub won't be hungry anymore...

Who's there?

It's me.

Ah, Vulcan! I'll get the door!

You came back really early today.

Work went nice and smooth today, finished quick.

Can you let me see your maintenance work?

Okay, okay!

I just finished, the weapons are all neat on the table!

Great, I'll have a look.

(I did it just like the pictures  .)

(I have to believe in myself!)

(I know I did it right!)

H-How is it?

The oil is applied very evenly.

(Vulcan lifts the weapon and sniffs it)

The right oils, too.

Oh?

You cleaned the sheaths?

Yup!

Good.

You did a good job.

Thanks, Vulcan!

Ehehe.

I'm going back to the workshop. Do you want to come along?

Mm!

Vulcan's Workshop

This is a good batch of material here.

Hope I can make something satisfying out of it.

(Go on, say it, say it! Little Cub is still starving!)

(B-But, I'm a little nervous...)

What's wrong? Is there anything you want to tell me?

Oh, umm, well...

Yes.

Can you teach me how to make a big cookie?!

Oh? You want to make your own food, finally?

Y-Yeah!

Please, teach me quickly! Little Cub is gonna starve to death soon!

Little Cub... you mean... Gummy?

Ah, uhh, yeah!

Noon... Yeah, noon! I saw Little Cub at noon!

She gave me a really tasty cookie! So I want to give Little Cub an even bigger, even tastier one! But, I don't know how to make a cookie, and I don't know where Little Cub lives either, I-I——

So I, uhh, I——

I understand.

Vulcan, I——

You'll twist your tongue in a knot if you keep talking.

Sorry... I-I'm in a bit of a hurry...

Mm, alright.

Now, listen to me.

Alright...

I know where she lives.

I'll teach you how to make the treat, then bring you there.

Really?!

I'm always willing to teach if you're willing to learn.

I want to learn!

I happen to have some fermented dough here. Let's make a huge cookie, okay?

Okay!

How big do you want it to be?

The bigger the better!

Alright.

Help me clear the workspace. I'll get the fire going.

Got it!

Preparations are just about done.

Did you wash your hands, Kay?

Yup!

Wow, what's this?

Dough.

What should I do?

Simple, just knead the dough.

Just try it and see. I'll let you know if you're doing it wrong.

Kneading the dough...

Like this?

Yes, continue.

Don't be afraid to crush it, put some force into it.

Knead it for a few more minutes.

Alright, that should be enough. Spread it on the board.

Cut it in half with the knife.

Like this?

Yep.

Then press each half into a circle.

Correct.

We won't use any stuffing this time. I'll teach you how to prepare the stuffing and how to make pies when you're better at this.

You missed a spot here, yes, here.

Alright, not bad.

Take the dough on the board and put it into the oven.  Use these mitts for safety.

Okay.

On the rack in the oven?

Correct.

Okay——It's in!

Making cookies is so easy!

What else do I need to do?

Watch the time.

Ahh——

That's hard.

Around ten minutes later...

Kay.

Hm... hm?

It's time to take the cookie out.

It's time?!

Yes.

Ohhh!

Ah!

Wait!

Put these mitts on first.

R-Right!

Just place it on the table and it's done.

O——kay.

*sniff* *sniff*

It smells nice.

It must be really tasty.

Let me taste it.

(Ceobe breaks off a piece and chews it)

What do you think?

It's tasty!

Cookies are best when they're still hot.

I have to give this to Little Cub quickly.

I'll put it between these wooden boards, so it'll stay warm longer.

I'll guide you this time, but you have to go by yourself next time, got it?

Got it!

Dormitories

Outside Gummy's Place

We're here.

Got it!

(Ceobe rings the bell)

*Ding Dong*

Come in, the door is open!

(Ceobe pokes her head in)

Is Little Cub here?

Hm?

There you are!

Eh?

Hiya.

I ate your cookie earlier, so I got you a new one.

Vulcan taught me how to make it. It's fresh outta the oven.

Isn't it... kinda big?

Hurry up and eat it before it gets cold.

Bye bye.

How did it go?

Little Cub looked very happy.

Oh? That's great.

Vulcan.

Huh?

Thank you!

Heh.

You don't have to thank me.

Learn to do it well and you can make cookies by yourself next time.

Who knows, you might even be able to make your own honey biscuits one day.

Wow, that sounds good!

Doesn't it?

But I think I'd still eat your honey biscuits, Vulcan  !

Really?

Yup!

Oh, that sounds good too.

Let's go back. We can't leave the fire alone for too long.

Besides, you haven't finished eating the other cookie yet.

Oh, right!

I was in such a rush to bring the cookie to Little Cub, I forgot my own.

That kind of cookie is fine for filling your stomach, but it still lacks a little something to make it really delicious.

Do you remember the meat sauce from last time?

Mm!

Want to dip your cookie in it?

Yes!

Let's go then.

I'm a little hungry too.

Got it!

Yummy goodies, here I come!