>>6117573“If you'll have me, I'll gladly stay a little longer.” you answer him, reaching out telepathically to your wife. Filling her in, giving her the rundown on what's happening and that you'll be a little longer returning.
“I see. I can handle the kids' training for this evening, but you'll have to make it up to them.” she tells you. “They were excited to train with you today, after sleeping through yesterday.”
“I'll make it up to them, I promise.” you reply, ending the connection with your wife as Silver's disciples bring a meal in. And, to your surprise, it's the same thing you had earlier that day. Each of his assistants comes bringing a platter bearing a spit-roasted beast hindquarter the size of your torso, even bearing one for you as well. Setting them all down, the assistants all deliver utensils to the others, but the redheaded kid sees you and shrugs to himself, slipping the silverware into a breast pocket. They all file out, back into Silver's kitchen as the portal shuts. From beginning to end it took less than forty seconds, leaving you unsurprised that you wouldn't notice it while training your younger children in the gravity chamber.
“Oh my, I've never smelled something this divine.” Whis says eagerly, taking up his knife and fork with eager zeal. “Shall we begin?”
“Of course.” King Cold replies, taking his utensils to his own. Freeza and Cooler do the same as your stomach lets out an audible growl, reminding you that you are still several missed meals behind despite eating only a few hours ago. And while you're tempted to dig in, seeing how the other five beings are eating, decide to try and copy them, to show a bit of restraint. However, without the utensils, you are forced to improvise.
Watching how Freeza cuts, sitting directly across from you, you mirror his technique with a small Ki Blade from your left finger, cutting a thicker slab than he does and taking a bite. And to your surprise, it actually tastes different than before. When you'd first had the dish you'd held it aloft by the spit, devouring it like a ravenous beast with its prey. But cutting the smaller pieces like this allows more of the meat's juices to fill your mouth, washing everything in the taste of the juice and seasonings. And, despite how you usually prefer to dig in voraciously, you have to admit the flavor really explodes in your mouth like this.
“So, what do you think, Whis?” King Cold asks as the angel takes his first bite. “Does this new dish pass muster?”
And as you turn, seeing the expression on his face change, you know immediately how he's going to react.
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