Player yelps in surprise as Zack throws him over his shoulder and heads through the door Sera indicates. Ivy chases after them while Carmen laughs at their antics.
"So who's on kitchen duty?" Gray asks.
"I would like to volunteer my services." El Topo says. There's a beat of silence as everybody takes in the fact he's carrying La Chevre under his arm.
"Perhaps I can assist you, I'm not the most skilled chef but I can lend a hand at prep work." Chase says breaking the silence.
"I would be pleased for the help, please you may call me Antonio." El Topo says. La Chevre mutters something uninteligable.
"He says you may call him Jean-Paul." Antonia translates laughing. The three men head through the door to find the kitchen. Tamara and Zari silently head through to find their rooms to talk in private.
"So I was wondering if we could talk, you know just you and me." Gray says to Carmen. Before she can respond a soft cough draws both their attention to Shadowsan still in his seat. He stands and approaches the two.
"Perhaps we should join the others." He says.
"Yeah, lets talk after dinner." Carmen tells Gray who nods. He glares at the back of Shadowsans head as they head through.
After finding their rooms everyone except Tamara and Zari congregates in the kitchen watching as Antonio directs the two Frenchmen in what to do.
"How long have you been cooking?" Player asks him.
"Ah since I was very young. My Abuela taught me many recipes growing up. She made the worlds best tamales." Antonio tells the younger boy.
"So what are you making now? It smells amazing." Zack says.
"It is called Lentejas. It is a lentil soup with chorizo, garlic and bay leaf. It is a staple comfort food back home. There are also croquettes and churros for dessert." By the time Antonio is finished Zack is practically drooling.
"If you don't marry him I will." Zack tells Jean-Paul who turns red and mutters in French as he works.
"So where are the not so secret agents?" Ivy asks.
"They are most likely making a plan based on all we've viewed so far." Jules says.
"I don't trust them. They seem really suspicious to me." Player says.
"I gotta agree with the kid. Something's off about them. I get they're the good guys trying to stop VILE but..." Gray is interrupted by Carmen.
"But your gut says something is off with them. I won't deny I don't like them either. But we might have to work with them. The enemy of my enemy and all that." She says.
"Let's leave the talk of business and such for after the meal. The food is almost ready." Antonio says.
"Zack and I will set the table." Ivy says and goes to grab the tableware. Carmen watches feeling odd about how domestic it all is.
"Think about it Red, someday this could be your every day normal." Player says nudging her with his elbow.
"Don't know if I'm cut out for that, but it is nice. Being able to relax like this." She tells him.
"We won't be fighting VILE forever. This show gives us a huge advantage."
"I know, so we can't waste it." Carmen hugs Player as Antonio calls that dinner is ready.
"I'll let the Chief and Zari know." Jules says. Dinner is served and Zack wastes no time in telling Antonio how amazing his food is.
"Thank you Mi amigo, if you would like I would be happy to teach you a few things." Antonio says.
"Zack? In the kitchen? He'd eat everything before you even got started." Ivy laughs.
"Yeah she's probably right." Zack laughs as well.
"Well my Abuela and my mama always say cooking is a great way to show love, and I'm always happy to cook for friends." Antonio tells him.
"Dude if you always cook like this I will be your best friend forever." Zack says. Antonio chuckles. Conversation continues during the meal, when it's time for dessert Jules makes coffee and tea for everyone to enjoy. After eating the conversation lulls as everyone relaxes. Player starts falling asleep at the table.
"I'll take him to his room, I'm gonna turn in myself." Gray says and tosses Player over his shoulder much to the younger boys protest. Slowly everyone says goodnight and heads off to their separate rooms.
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The next morning Everyone wakes to the smell of something burning. Rushing out to the kitchen they find Player and Antonio trying to air out the room.
"What happened?" Carmen asks coughing.
"I was trying to help with breakfast... I kind of burnt it." Player says sheepishly.
"Do not worry, we can make more." Antonio says. There's a brief flash of light and all the smoke disappears leaving clean air behind.
"Which I had that power whenever Zack has Mexican food." Ivy says. Zack opens his mouth like he's about to protest but decides it would be pointless as she's kind of right.
"Lets have breakfast quickly so we can get back to the show. There are many questions I am eager to get the answer to." Chase says and everybody agrees with him. Antonio, Jean-Paul and Player make a bacon, cheddar and onion quiche, with fresh croissants and hot chocolate. Once breakfast was consumed everyone got ready to return to the theater.
Once everyone was seated Sera appeared.
"The next episode is called the Daisho Caper, you guys will finally get to learn a bit about our grumpy samurai here." She says gesturing to Shadowsan who stiffens hearing the episode will be focused on him. before he can say anything Sera vanishes and the screen lights up.
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A/N I'm sorry it's been a while guys, just after Christmas I started a job working over nights so I'm adjusting to a new schedule. I'll still update when I can and I'm so excited for the new season coming out in a few days.