Hot Stuff (Pregame 2, EN, Kitchen)

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

Damn she's tough to read

"Oh wait we forgot the brown sugar let me go run and get it."

Before she could be told otherwise Mei ran back into the pantry, supposedly looking for the brown sugar that was right next to Elle.

She's better at this than me. How? How is that possible?

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

Leaving the mixer running, the doctor followed.

"You're right. It is dark in here. And, a little cold."

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

Mei whirled around.

"Oh god, um, yeah I can't find that brown sugar anywhere. It must be out there already."

Oh stop it you wanted this.

The room wasn't THAT dark, not so dark that Mei could have bumped into the Doctor without it being intentional and certainly not in a manner that would cause her hands to end up where they did.

"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't see you there. Are you alright?"

The hands didn't retreat so much as explored.

"There must be a switch around here I am missing, but we can look for that later."

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

Elle's hands found Mei's waist and held her in place.

"It's alright. I'm sure we can find what we're looking for without more light."

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

"You got anything to treat a racing heart Doc?"

Mei managed to think the word "Cookies" before moving in for a kiss, her mouth slightly open.

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

She leaned in with no hesitation, meeting the other woman's lips with her own. The only response that could be heard was a happy sigh.

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

In the back of her head she knew they would have to finish the cookies before anything really happened but she was content to let it wait a while. In a pause between kisses she whispered.

"Undressing like that wasn't really necessary was it?" Referring to her trip to the med bay. "That line work on a lot of people?"

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

"No. But, some opportunities must be taken" she grinned. "Like searching for brown sugar."

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

"Like asking for an unnecessary breast exam" She said returning the grin.

This is nice

"Come on..." Kiss. "We should..." Kiss. "Finish these cookies so we can get to the real fun."

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

"Definitely." She agreed, but released her embrace slowly and with clear reluctance. "Fortunately, I think we may need to chill the dough."

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

"Really, for how long? Would be a shame if it was overnight. Where did those cherries go?"

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

"Not that long." she shook her head. "Maybe an hour? It just seems like it's a little too soft right now. I could still taste a little cherry on your lips."

[Eric Voelker]

The lights are on.

Eric noted, heading to the kitchen through the empty cafeteria. The cafeteria lights automatically flickered on. He had a big gulp of coffee from one hand, his eyes moving to scan the next page of the printed documents he'd brought in the other. More intel from the AFFC.

Entering the kitchen he set his mug and papers down. Then he looked around. It was empty?

"Hello?"

There were some things out. Was someone preparing something? It looked like it. Where were they? His late night snack could wait.

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

"Sounds like we should get back to the baking." she giggled quietly.

Stealing one last brief kiss, she broke away and returned to the kitchen, quickly smoothing out her shirt and hair.

"Oh, hello. I'm afraid you're too early for the cookies, major." She smiled as she returned to the mixer. "But, I'll set aside a bunch for you."

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

Mei took a moment longer to reenter the kitchen. "Good morning Major." She said a touch to fast and loud.

Oh God, how long were we in there.

"You're going to spoil the surprise coming in here." She said hoping to drive him away before he saw her turning several shades of red.

[Eric Voelker]

Oh. I see. Eric had noted the doctor's appearance as she came in. He had been just about to check the pantry.

"I see. Too early for the cookies." He rubbed his chin. "That's a... shame." He smiled back a little awkwardly, briefly noted Mei stepping out of the pantry and looking a little cooked. "Actually, my daughter would like that more than me, but she's asleep right now."

He nods to Mei. "Morning Mei-Ling. I'm, err, sorry to spoil the surprise. I was just going to make myself a sandwich." He ran a hand through his hair, turning around and moving back to where he'd set down his coffee. How to bring it up? He had a long, slow sip as he appeared to be deeply thinking about something.

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

"What kind of sandwich? We were just marveling at the selection the pantry has to offer, considering a second type of cookie to bake." Elle removed the bowl from the mixer and covered it with plastic wrap. "Peanut butter isn't for everyone."

[Mei-Ling Zhou]

Mei went to the sink and washed her hands.

"Want me to make something for you?"

[Eric Voelker]

His reply comes after a pause, as he considered how to approach the subject tactfully. The one that wasn't sandwiches. "Ham and pickle."

He set down his mug once more. "I'd get so much scheisse from the Sergeant Major or Laks if they found out I had one of you make my sandwich for me. I'll make it."

Eric headed to one of the large fridges to collect what he needed. "Bread..." He popped into the larder to get some. One of the kitchen staff could bake it luckily, so there would be some loaves each day and small buns. Every now and then they'd offer pancakes for breakfast too.

[Eilonwy Ainsley]

The dough was put in the refrigerator to chill and Elle began to clean up. "What type of cookies do you and your daughter like, Major?"