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Lily pondered for awhile when she reached the kitchen, wondering what to make. In the end, she decided to go for broke; he'd sounded really hungry. And so, she started pasta, chicken and rice, taking a seat in the room as she waited and watched.

Trina watched the hand movements intently, as if nothing else in the world mattered at that moment. "Ah. Of course. I like to listen as well." She said, smiling and nodding at him. "Should I talk of something then?" She asked, having no idea what that would be.

Daiki smiled, "It's true." he said with a shrug. After working up the courage, Daiki took a few steps toward the couch and leaned against the back of it.

Baizou tapped his chin, then shrugged as he thought. "L-O-v-E." He signed with a questioning look in his eyes, "You ever in love?" He spelled.

The flame he was facing could help him. Arlen didn't know how, but he could feel it was the answer to his dilemma. Turning back to the White Flame, he remembered the night not too long ago when he regained it. The feeling of peace that had filled him as he realized the key to it was his desire to care for his new family at the Muffin. Master Guan had said each one was keyed to two desires for the same result. One was positive while the other was negative. The fire he knew to be red was beckoning to him. Seeking for him to give in to his desire to hurt those who had harmed Lily. Turning his back to it he faced the fire that held the answer for his dilemma. What did he desire? He reached out to try and grasp the flame but met with an unseen barrier. What was it? Closing his eyes he thought on Cerri's advice and searched his heart, looking for that one thing that he truly desired despite how it might end up hurting him.

Trina shook her head softly, a small smile on her lips. "I have only recently gotten friends...but I am in love with freedom...with the muffin. I love a lot of things, but not how you love Ellie. I do not know what that is or feels like." She said, smiling at him. Trina loved her friends, would do anything for them, but that was not what he meant. "I have never had a rope friend." She said, nor did she expect to. "Hello River!" She said to the woman, smiling. "I have not seen you lately...how are you?" She asked, glad to see the woman up and about.

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Daiki nodded, "Actually, I'm really getting the hang of it. I'm sure by the time the weekend's over, I'll be walking with the best of them!" He said, clenching his fist triumphantly, "But you can help me if you'd like." He added.

Baizou nodded, "I understand." he signed, smiling warmly. He was glad she could love this place as much as he did. It was amazing how he ended up meeting up with his friends. Tomo, whom he was cloned from. And Ellie, who he grew up with. On top of that, the friends he had made it feel like it was meant to be.

Trina smiled. "It is the haven for us all yes?" She said in reference to the muffin. It really was...even in her state, she was content.

She was almost done cooking when she felt the first vestiges of her exhaustion returning. Lily yawned as she drained the water from the pasta, ready to add the sauce, then made a face. She couldn't be tired yet... she had to finish. For Arlen. That thought in mind, she kept going, determination in her face.