Ashe & Mercedes C / houses.fedatamine.com

Mercedes, Ashe enter the scene

Oh no! This isn't right! Now what am I supposed to do?

What's the matter, Mercedes?

I accidentally made this food much sweeter than I wanted...

Let me taste it.

Hmm, yeah, a little sweet. What if we try adding a few spices?

Huh? This is delicious! You're an amazing cook, Ashe!

My dad used to own a restaurant. I helped out a lot around the kitchen, even as a little kid.

Wow, that's a lot of responsibility to take on at an early age. No wonder you always work so hard.

I might learn something if I watch you cook!

Well, no promises.

I just have a little bit of experience, that's all. But look at you—you're great at baking cakes!

It's true that I'm quite good at baking, but I'm not the best when it comes to seasoning.

Maybe it's because I don't like spicy food? It's tough to make food taste good when you don't enjoy it.

I just had an idea! If the reason I can't cook spicy food is because I don't like it...

Then all I have to do is eat some spicy food! If I learn to like it, then I'll be better at making it, right?

I don't know. Maybe? What makes you say that?

No, no, no. None of that matters. Once I've made a decision, I have to go with it! I'll make something spicy right away!

Mercedes leaves the scene

Oh, this won't end well.

If I leave her to it, she'll make an even bigger mess.

Hey, Ashe! Which seasonings should I use? These ones?

Um, hold on, Mercedes! Let me show you!

Ashe leaves the scene

That one goes best with meat, but for stir-fry, what you really want is this...