39 A Show (1/2)
-Monday Morning 07:00 Am-
Third Pov
It was a school day so the kids had school. Sonya and Charlotte were currently getting the kids out of bed.
”Its time for school, come on wakey, wakey” Said Charlotte while patting Chloe
”Its School Rose, get up and have breakfast, don't want to be late again,” Said Sonya moving her blanket away
”Bad mom. I need sleep, to grow big and beautiful” Said Rose as pulls the blanket over her head and turns away,
”Just a little longer mommy, like” Said Chloe putting up 5 fingers in a daze
”5 seconds?” Said Charlotte
”No mommy 5 hundred seconds,” Said Chloe with her eyes quickly closing
”You can't even count to 50 yet” Said Charlotte
This was just another regular day for the family although this would be the second day they called Sonya mom. It took a few minutes for the girls to be dragged out of bed. They had breakfast got dressed then sat down to relax for a bit before Theodore had to say goodbye.
Sonya and Charlotte went to drop off the kids leaving Theodore to run the shop on his own. Like normal he feeds his morning guests that are made up of business Men/Women, Construction, Teachers etc.
The shop is essentially just a fancy dinner. Where you can meet different people with different stories. The same could be said about any shop, but with Theodore's shop, you can't help feel comfortable. You leave your social status outside, this is a place where your identity whether human, mutant, alien or God, holds no power.
Though Theodore has never had any in human customers he is still very confident in not backing down. In fact, he's been waiting for the day a mutant pops up at the place. Theodore also plans to visit the X-Mansion just for some fun.
Today May stopped by to have breakfast. She ordered spiced buttermilk oatmeal porridge with a glass of orange juice. In front of her sat a small bowl of oatmeal that had bright dried peaches, dried mangos and pecans as a topping. This colourful look was appealing to all those that could see it.
The smell of spices slowly floated from the bowl and straight into her nose. She smelled all the spices that Theodore had placed inside. This was cardamom, star anise, and ginger really made to just to start a dreaded Monday with a kick.
Just the smell alone lifted her spirits. She was so excited to try it, that she finished it before she had the chance to process the taste or texture. From her smile, you could see that she was extremely satisfied.
After a few minutes, she asks while squinting ”Cut the bullshit, Theodore. Tell me what Peter has been doing”
”You really don't need to worry, he's a good kid,” Said Theodore with a smile
”I know but seeing him come back at night battered and bruised, worries me” Said May looking down at her empty bowl
”Well all I know is that I teach him martial arts and that he works as my takeaway delivery guy,” Said Theodore
”That might be true but you can teleport so it doesn't really make sense to have a delivery man. You're either super lazy or it's something else” Said May
”Great, detective work Miss Parker. That's right, I'm just a lazy slouch that decided to give your nephew and his friend a job” Said Theodore with a wink and a thumbs up.
”Your an asshole, you know. Well I have to get to work but I will find out what Peter's up to, with or without your help” She said whilst walking out
She quickly turned back and said ”Umm can I get a hot and spicy chicken salad to go”
Theodore chuckled and said ”Sure, but it will take me a few minutes or would you like me to do an 'express' delivery directly to your office”
”Thank you” Said May while blushing at her embarrassing dramatic exit
At lunchtime, he would have the usual group which is S.H.I.E.L.D group but this time it was just Jennifer (She-Hulk) on her own. Today she was wearing skinny black jeans with a loose floral white top and her hair was in a neat bun.
”Hey Theo,” Said, Jennifer warmly
”Hi, So where's the rest of the crew,” Said Theodore
”Am I not enough” Said Jennifer teasingly with a wink
”It's more of me needing the others to hold me back from snatching you up,” Said Theodore
”Hehe, What a terrible man you are, It's only been a day since you got another girlfriend and you're already out hunting for more” Said Jennifer
”Haha well enough of the jokes what would you like for today,” Said Theodore
”I'll get the Dongpo Pork Curry Don and a show” Said, Jennifer
”One Dongpo Pork Curry Don, with a show coming up,” Said Theodore
Taking out the Pork Belly, Curry Dongpo Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce, and Wine, Star Anise, Ginger, Sichuan Pepper and Various other ingredients. White Rice and salt.
”What will the theme be for today,” Said Theodore while putting the rice in a pot to cook.
”How's about me,” Said Jennifer
”Good, sit back and enjoy the show,” Said Theodore
For these things he limits himself to be just slightly above regular humans. He left the pan to heat up before he put the pork belly down on the cutting board. The cutting board he uses looks simple but it actually acts as a springboard.
He gives the board a good slap causing the pork belly to jump up into the air. While falling Theodore cuts the skin off in one smooth movement leaving just the meat and fat. He cut it down to four sections then left it in a separate pot to boil. After 5 minutes he took the pork out.
He quickly took out the wine bottle and stuck his knife into the cork before pulling it out with ease and no spillage. Then in a small white bowl, he mixed all the sauces together.
He cut the ginger into slices and dice the spring onions. He then put the pork back to boil with chicken stock and the rest of the seasoning. He pulled out some purple peppers (Not the chilli) and then with his knife he carved small purple saxifrage.
After a few seconds, purple flowers bloomed from Theodore's knife waving, what was once a pepper was now a small beautiful bouquet of purple flowers. Then he pulled out a green pepper and carved out Jennifer's face out.
After about five minutes he put the rice in a bowl then put the pork down with the sauce flooding over it, with the flowers around it blooming from the rice fields. On top of the pork sat Jennifer's face smiling beautifully while surrounded by a bed of flowers.
*CLAP, CLAP, CLAP* ”Hats off to you master chef Theodore Hunt, I particularly like how you caught my enchanting smile” Said Jennifer while wildly clapping.