Luke's Diner; Tuesday [06/13].

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Well, now, it would see that Ignis was back behind the counter again, and perhaps not a moment too soon, as even he was starting to get a little bit restless in his unintentional hermitage and was incredibly pleased that the renovations were finally finished. And while he could not speak much as to how the new place looked, he did feel as though there was a good openness and flow that he appreciated, especially after spending a good deal of time on his days off just swing by to get used to the new layout so that, by the time his shift did roll around, he could move about with confidence and easy and, most importantly, familiarity.

And, even though he mostly had to take the staff's word for it, he appreciated the opportunity to maybe make his specials on his first day back reflect the new feel of the place.

Today's Specials

Vegan 'After Beach' Burger
BBQ Potato Salad
Strawberry Watermelon Shortcake

Luke's is open!

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Having confirmed that the construction on the diner was indeed finished, Watts of course was there around lunchtime.

“Good afternoon, Mr. Scientia,” he greeted cheerfully as he made his way through the doors.

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"Good afternoon, Detective Watts," Ignis greeted back, with a nod, and the start of what would be another interesting aspect of getting accustomed to the new space: figuring out just where people ended up sitting, and adjusting accordingly. "And welcome to the new Luke's Diner, I suppose."

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Well, if it helped, Watts was in about as close an approximation as he could get to the spot he usually ended up in.

"Hmmm," he managed. "Yes. The decor is- certainly a change. Not that I suspect that matters to you as much as the layout of the place."

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It actually did help; because, really, it was practically all the same to Ignis, just with slightly adjusted...obstacles.

And he smiled a bit with Watts' observations. "There is a much different...flow to the place, and I mean that in both layout and...well, I guess you might called it vibes. The presentation of a place can still have a deeply impactful influence on the feel of it, even without having to see it. Something about it feels very...fitting, a little more casual, and already comfortable, despite the newness, and I suspect that will reflect greatly on the atmosphere moving forward."

And also give him a little bit of a challenge, which he appreciated, in trying to walk that delicate balance between the modest approach and his own taste for much finer things.

"But with all that said...what can we get for you today, Detective?"

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Watts, being from 1910, would almost certainly not call it 'vibes', but he got Ignis's point regardless.

"Well, I haven't been to the beach, but I'll give that burger on the specials board a try," he decided, after a moment's thought.

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"Thankfully," said Ignis, with a nod, "even if the beach were a prerequisite for that particular special, I would daresay living on an island puts us all in close enough proximity to a beach for it to count enough for a loophole. And to drink?"

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"Sarsaparilla, if you please," Watts asked. Because sometimes you just needed something familiar.

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The slightly more pronounced that usual smile on Ignis' face at that response seemed to agree. He'd been rather hoping that would be the answer, and, with a sense of satisfaction in that and an appreciation for the familiar even with the unfamiliar surroundings, he set to the task of getting first the drink, and then returning a short while later with the meal, set in front of Watts with a hopefully precise approximation of where in front of him would be.

"So," he said, "there's been some time since your last diner visit. Any exciting news or events since then?"

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“Hmm,” Watts hummed. “Well. I’ve learned the basics regarding how to operate that simulation room- the holosuite. That was quite an interesting process. Have you been well? I admit I have not seen much of you around since the diner was- forcibly required to remodel.”

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"The holosuites around here," Ignis said, with a note of familiarity and approval, "truly do possess remarkable technologies. The Danger Shop at the school has been crucial for some of my lessons, and I've very grateful for that.

"And I've been..." There was a hesitation, in not wanting to be exactly frank and open about something like that, but not wanting to be untruthful, either. "...using the unexpected time off for a bit of introspection, I suppose you could say, but keeping busy enough, between classes and my training with Gladio and Prompto. Mostly poking around the kitchen, so nothing too different there."

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“I’ve been doing a bit of that myself, as it happens,” Watts said. “I’m finding the process- not to mention the end results- quite enjoyable overall.”

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"I hope you do share any dishes you find particularly worthwhile my way," Ignis noted, approvingly. "I'm always looking to give a few new recipehs a try.

"And I'll admit, I did not initially actually take to cooking well, at first, if you'll believe it. But once I came to discover how much can be said through the simple act of preparing and sharing food, it became far less of a chore and something I found myself rather fond of doing."

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“The sharing is quite nice as well,” Watts agreed. Particularly when the work was shared as well. “And speaking of, I certainly shall share any recipes I particularly enjoyed- although I will tell you as a relative beginner they are not the most complex of dishes.”

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"The sharing," Ignis emphasised, in an echo of Watts' own tone, "to me, is essential."

There was hardly any point, if you were just cooking for yourself.

"And simple is fine. That just gives me extra room to experiment and perhaps expand upon it. Or the always enjoyable opportunity to appreciate something for the charm and effectiveness of its simplicity. Not everything needs to be overly complex to be impressive."

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“What is the best way to share said recipes with you?” Watts wondered. “As truth be told, even if you had functional eyesight my handwriting has been described as- atrocious.”