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Joseph L. Wiess's avatar

That's romance on my level. Two people who care for each other and share their days.

Romance doesn't always have to involve heated sex with elves. 😏

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E.B. Howard's avatar

Thank you. Yes, this is much more my speed! I wondered if it would be interesting enough, but everything needs some quiet moments. And I like how it came out.

(Human beings are complicated enough. I'm not sure how one could love an elf.)

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Bridget Riley's avatar

This is so sweet! I love them. Even when they’re both (but mostly Baz, if we’re being real) punks.

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E.B. Howard's avatar

Oh, they deserve each other. I do love them so much, though! Thank you.

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The Casual Writer's avatar

Thanks for the sugary sweet break. I'm ready for the impact of the next installment.

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The Casual Writer's avatar

Side note: I just noticed that the subtitle reads "I made buttered noodles," which gave me a relief because I was about to judge her for cooking only noodles. (I understand that there's baby brain and all, but girl please put some sazon in your pasta, lol)

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E.B. Howard's avatar

😂 you caught me on the subtitles again! It was ‘buttered noodles’ in the original, and then I removed the extra word so the sentence would scan better. I guess I didn't get it everywhere.

My mom is actually not *quite* Midwestern enough for me to have ever had buttered noodles, but my impression is that they're still really plain? I have to have sauce. I do know people who eat spaghetti with just oil on it, and I know it's an Italian thing but it still baffles me.

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The Casual Writer's avatar

Listen, with a good olive oil that’s all you need for your pasta. Add garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes to that and you’re golden.

And yes, I imagine butter and pasta is still terribly plain. I was throwing her a bone there, haha.

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