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I've a proposition to make.

I've considered the situatuon, and believe that a truce would be to our mutual benefit. I don't have personal quarrels with any of you, so I see no reason to continue fighting over a matter that we presently have no means to change.. [...Dist and Asch excluded. You're on notice, traitors.] All of our energy would be better spent searching for means to deal with the current situation. I would also like to remind you that I've been here for some length of time, and have not done harm to any of you, despite being assaulted more than once. [Asch.] Take it as a measure of my sincerity.

However, if you reject me now, I will not be offering again; and the next person among you to attack me [Asch.] will be dealt with severely and without mercy. I don't know what you could hope to accomplish with such actions, apart from uselessly antagonizing me. I am still entitled to defend myself.

My suggestion is to consider this offer carefully. I can be a valuable ally to you, or a dangerous enemy. The choice will be your own.

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Are there any doctors here with specialist knowledge of toxins?

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If a man wanted to find productive employment in this village, where might he begin looking? Pay is obviously impossible, but I'm willing to work for personal satisfaction and perhaps a favor or two later.

I have twelve years of service as a military officer, and a decade of experience in sword instruction. I've been told I'm also a fair cook, and a talented musician. I can play the piano; and the pipe organ, though I doubt this village has one available.

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Very well. I'll be there.

Action!

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[And Sanji will certainly be waiting. He pokes his head out of the kitchen at regular intervals starting ten minutes before 4:00, checking the dining room in case Van feels like showing up early. Whenever he spots the familiar figure, he'll step out of the kitchen proper for the other to see, and pointedly nod his head behind him.

To the kitchen with you. They'll hold the interview there.]

[Action]

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[Sanji won't have to check too many times; Van arrives at precisely 5 'til 4, as should be expected of a military man. He catches sight of the other man quickly, and follows his gesture into the kitchen, pulling out a bandanna to tie over his hair on the way.]

I hope you weren't waiting long.

[Action] Wow, I'm sorry. This was lost in my inbox.

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[It's the bandanna that ends up impressing Sanji, more than the punctuality. The man has obviously cooked before, if he knows enough to keep hair pulled out of sight (nevermind Sanji's hair is always in his damn eyes). In any case, Sanji's eyes flick toward it in mild approval]

No, you're right on time. [And he gestures again, towards a section of the kitchen separated from the whole by virtue of its cleared counter space, save a variety of pots, pans, and whatever else Van might deem suited for his dish.]

The interview is simple enough. You have an hour to make whatever the hell you want. [He launches right into the directions, his hands parking into his pockets] This restaurant serves food from all across the shitty universe, so there's no point in limiting you to a specific culture or style. If you know how to make it, then it's fair game.

I'm grading you on time management, taste, and presentation. You'll know if you're hired before you leave.

[In other words: Impress him] Any questions?

[Action] No worries, it happens.

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[Van doesn't want to eat his hair. He's sure no one else does either. (And there is such a lot of hair to keep out of the way.)] No, that's quite clear.

[Unless Sanji has more to say, he has cooking to do.]

[Action]

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[Nope, Sanji's said his piece. He moves and gives Van free reign of the area, resigning to a place that won't hinder the man's movements.

But he does watch. Perhaps not blatantly - he doesn't drill a stare into Van's back - but his gaze takes in the scene and the proficiency of Van's execution.]