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the chicken's next — cut to bite-sized pieces and thrown in the pan to stir. he places a cover on top, moving back to the cutting board.

[break][break] "it's cheaper than ordering out," he says, but knows it's a cop-out. flynn may not admit it easily, but he likes cooking. there's something soft in the way flynn says the words next, the same way he is whenever his mother is brought up. "my mom taught me how to cook, you know." it's one of the few memories that are still pure, not tarnished by rocket or thea or heartbreak.

[break][break] well. mostly.

[break][break] he grabs the mangos they brought from the store - peels and cuts them. a few sprinkles of seasoning are added - garlic powder, paprika, cilantro, paprika. he adds some more onions and tomato for extra measure, squeezing it all together with some fresh lime. then he mixes it together.

[break][break] he glances at THEO BECKETT .

[break][break] "learning anything?"

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POSTED ON Jul 22, 2021 9:52:58 GMT

[attr="class","beck"]the mention of flynn's mom tugs lightly at theo's lips; they curl into a bare smile, appreciating the memory even if it isn't his.

at the question, theo nods.

"it takes a lot to make taco."

too much for someone as indifferent as he is. perhaps he'll try to someday.

he sips, finishing the rest of his drink before setting it on the counter. he doesn't walk off for a refill just yet.

"do you know ratatouille?"

similar to flynn, what theo says next is softer than usual.

"my mom used to make it for us. i loved it."

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POSTED ON Jul 22, 2021 15:05:31 GMT

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"you're just lazy."

[break][break] the quip comes naturally, too quick to think about. he moves back to the stove, peeking under the cover to look at the chicken. he shuffles the ingredients around with a spatula.

[break][break] he forgets who he's talking to.

[break][break] his head inclines backwards, blinking, at theo's words and shakes his head. "no but," he pauses, looking contemplative. "could probably make it, if i had a recipe." flynn isn't good at many things, but he'd always been good at following directions. ever since he'd been a kid.

[break][break] he smirks.

[break][break] "gotta make sure you don't starve."

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POSTED ON Jul 23, 2021 14:30:18 GMT

[attr="class","beck"]theo forgets as well.

"i'll find it for you."

it's an empty promise because nothing remains of the dish but the memory. it's faint, but it's still there, perhaps tethered only by sheer will.

chuckling softly, he says:

"didn't know you cared."

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POSTED ON Jul 25, 2021 19:46:30 GMT

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"i don't."

[break][break] a lie.

[break][break] "just seems like it'd be annoying if you died."

[break][break] not a lie.

[break][break] flynn moves around the kitchen, the aroma of seasoned meat and deliciousness rising in the air. his stomach grumbles — he'd forgotten to eat breakfast that morning, having just stepped off a night shift at the precinct.

[break][break] he turns the stove off, the meat cooked through. he then pulls out a tortilla wrap with one hand, splaying it against the wooden surface of the cutting board. gingerly, he places the meat along the wrap, sprinkling the mango salsa and then folds it. unlike everything else flynn seems to do, the movement is careful — gentle, almost.

[break][break] he gestures. "alright, you can try it now."

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POSTED ON Jul 26, 2021 18:45:52 GMT

[attr="class","beck"]i don't.

a lie or not, it matters more to theo than he realizes.

"right."

he watches flynn move and prepare with such ease and simplicity that for a second it makes him believe that he too could perhaps cook. but if only it were that simple.

at the invitation, theo reaches for the taco, lifts it to his mouth, and bites.

swallowing, he nods and says:

"it's good."

for whatever reason, he adds:

"i like it."

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POSTED ON Jul 26, 2021 18:50:41 GMT

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while theo takes a bite out of the first taco, flynn makes quick work of putting together the next couple. he plates them seamlessly, only glancing at the other when spoken to.

[break][break] there is something warm in his eyes as he's given the compliment, something that stirs something in him that he hasn't felt in a while.

[break][break] it's been a while since he'd been able to properly cook for anyone.

[break][break] a grin flashes across his face, expression cocky.

[break][break] "you like taco now, huh?"

[break][break] he crosses his arms. "i changed your mind that easy?"

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POSTED ON Jul 27, 2021 11:27:26 GMT

[attr="class","beck"]flynn's cocky expression is met with a soft chuckle and a shrug.

"guess so."

another bite takes him to half the taco.

"you should cook more often."

because it feels nice in a way he can't quite describe; not that he tries to.

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POSTED ON Jul 28, 2021 13:13:58 GMT

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"and you know how often I cook?" flynn is bemused.

[break][break] he reaches down to grab one the tacos that he had prepared himself, relishing in the taste that the sweet and tangy salsa makes with the seasoned chicken. it's something that he hasn't been able to appreciate in a while - the quiet intimacy of sharing dinner with another - and he takes a moment to relish in it.

[break][break] his hand reaches for the glass that theo had poured him, head tipping back slightly.

[break][break] "how often do you cook?"

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POSTED ON Jul 28, 2021 13:29:10 GMT

[attr="class","beck"]"must be often if it's this good."

how long has it been since he's last had dinner with another? he can't remember, though the thought doesn't even occur to him.

he takes another bite, shrugging.

"rarely. i only ever cooked for tori. but i wouldn't call that cooking."

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POSTED ON Jul 30, 2021 17:19:16 GMT

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he's not wrong.

[break][break] frankly, flynn cooks as often as he's able to though it's never anything special like this. he picked the ingredients especially for theo, since it was the first time. most of the time though, he'd prefer to cook something easy or simple. he's not a picky eater.

[break][break] to be honest, it's mostly habit that he cooks for himself at all.

[break][break] "i could teach you, if you wanted," he says and then adds, a bit cheekily. "sure your daughter would appreciate something better than burnt toast."

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[attr="class","beck"]"i'm sure she would, too."

honestly, Victoria Beckett would appreciate anything other than chicken on toast, but he's never quite found it in him to actually spend the time and energy to learn.

now, it's not as difficult to.

"that would be nice. maybe next week, if you're free."

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POSTED ON Aug 2, 2021 16:42:36 GMT

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he wipes his mouth.

[break][break] "hm? sure." he pauses, pulling out his phone. "let me just check my schedule."

[break][break] the precinct had him working all sorts of odd hours, but he would be in slateport for a little while longer. something about them being short of staff, so they'd sent him over for the extra bulk work.

[break][break] at least, he didn't work for the next two days.

[break][break] "yeah, i've got some time," he confirms.

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POSTED ON Aug 4, 2021 7:54:02 GMT

[attr="class","beck"]"good."

taking one final bite, theo wipes his mouth after and steps away to refill his drink, offering one for flynn as well should he want one.

after that, he walks over to the old-looking couch and falls into it, scattering small amounts of dust into the air. his feet rest on the coffee table as he reaches for a remote.

after moments of flickering, the television finally flashes on.

"you're welcome to join me."

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