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Hey, how's it going? You been getting enough food?
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Definitely. I'm eating way better than I was back in my mercenary days.
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You didn't eat so good, huh?
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I spent most of my time moving from place to place, so I had to manage on my own.
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I'd just fling whatever I could get my hands on into a pot. Can't say any of it ever tasted too great.
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Wow, I'm surprised you could even live like that. And you never stayed at an inn?
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Sometimes, if one happened to be nearby and I had a little extra money lining my pockets.
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But I never really felt like the food there was any better.
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Sounds like you were at all the wrong places, then. Nothing fun about a bad meal, I always say.
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That's why I want my inn to be known far and wide for its delicious food!
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I was actually hoping to do some cooking out here too, so I could hone my craft.
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But I don't think it's going so good. You wanna know why?
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Hmm... Well, you did say you weren't all that great with detail-oriented work.
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You're not wrong there, but that's not the only reason.
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Hmm... If I had to guess, it's because you think everything tastes good no matter what.
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Hey, now! I know the difference between regular old grub and the kinda stuff that gets your mouth watering.
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See, all the meat and fish we've got in the pantry is preserved.
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When you're not working with the fresh stuff, nothing you make's gonna have people hollering for more.
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You think? But there are dishes from all over the world that use ingredients that are on the verge of going bad.
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You sure that isn't 'cause they don't have a choice?
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I'm no expert, but I've heard it can make a nice cut of meat even more savory depending on how you prep it.
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Huh! Maybe we can learn some more if we ask someone who's from one of those places.
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Not to mention there are other ways of preserving food, too.
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You mean besides dumping salt on everything?
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I'm sure you know about smoking your food, right? Things'll keep for even longer if you do that after you cure them.
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Yeah, but I heard that makes meat all smoky and gross. Kinda defeats the point, if you ask me.
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I think it depends on how you do it, and what kind of wood you use. Apparently it's really good if you do it right.
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Wow, you sure know a lot about this stuff!
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My mercenary days showed me more about the world than I could've ever imagined. I only really remember bits and pieces, though.
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Come on, don't be so modest! I can't wait to get back in the kitchen with these new ideas you gave me!
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Hey, speaking of ideas, you wanna help me think up some recipes with the stuff we've got here?
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I'm not so sure me and cooking mix... But yeah, I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.
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That's the spirit! I know we'll come up with some feast-worthy food if we just put our heads together!