[sup][hr][/sup][COLOR=GRAY][CENTER][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1070187379547176990/1080153140189483129/image.png[/img][/CENTER][indent][sub][COLOR=SILVER][B]Location:[/B][/COLOR] [I]PRCU[/I] - [I]Western Canada[/I][/sub][sup][right][COLOR=SILVER][b]The Homecoming Trials #1.69:[/b][/COLOR] [I]A Nice First Meal[/I][/right][/sup][/indent][sub][hr][/sub][INDENT][sub][color=SILVER][B]Interaction(s):[/B][/COLOR] [I]Haleigh Crawford [@Kuro][/I][/sub][SUP][RIGHT][COLOR=SILVER][b]Previously:[/b][/COLOR] [I]Owning Up[/I][/right][/SUP]
[INDENT][color=D94A3F]"It's fine. Let's all just get along, okay? We're supposed to be teammates, not arch-enemies. Teamwork makes the dream work, or whatever the saying is."[/color]

It took incredible strength not to roll their eyes at the phrase, which absolutely did not apply to this team. Then, in a pure coincidence that contradicted it, another teammate inserted themselves into the conversation with a cutting remark at Banjo. That earned a brief chuckle from Iñigo, which was immediately concealed with a totally believable coughing fit. And to make matters [s]more hilarious[/s] worst, someone threw up at the sight of him. It would've been their breaking point had Haleigh not spoken up about seeking shelter for the coming storm. That caused them to look at the darkening sky, confirming the storm would indeed be [i]that[/i] bad. And before long, Jim began talking about something called a "team swap." 

But, quite honestly, the delicious-looking kebabs had proven too distracting to listen. Iñigo, who had eaten nothing but prison food for five months, was more than ready to have their first meal out as a "free" person. And when it was time to eat, they were eager to grab the vegan kebabs. Their mouth was watering at the smell of crisp fresh veggies coated in marinade sauce. Of course, it didn't help that the seasoned tofu was a pleasant sight compared to the frozen, packaged bologna sometimes served for dinner at the detention center. Sometimes the meat was distributed beyond its expiration date from the cafeteria, not caring if the detainees got sick the following day. So a simple vegan kabab was practically a five-star meal to Iñigo.

Then, they took a bite.

Under normal circumstances, Iñigo would've been self-conscious about crying in public. But given their tastebuds were overwhelmed by forgotten flavors, they were more than okay with breaking down in front of everyone. Hell, even the smell was starting to overpower their nose. And yet, it did not stop them from savoring the kabab with every bite until there was nothing left on the skewer. It was the best dinner Iñigo had in months, and they wanted to make it clear to the inspiring chief without revealing too much of their past. So they made their way over to Tad, who had just gotten done serving kabab to one of the teammates. [color=white]"Sorry, we're running low on meat. I could cook up some mor- Oh! A-are you alright?"[/color]

[color=799E5E]"Yeah, yeah, I am."[/color] Iñigo replied before reaching for a paper napkin to wipe away the tears on their face and then another one to blow their nose. [color=799E5E]"Dinner was so delicious it made me cry."[/color]

Tad raised an eyebrow, unsure of how to respond to the bizarre compliment. So he settled with a hesitant, [color=white]"Thank you?"[/color]

[color=799E5E]"Of course."[/color] Iñigo smiled with delight, throwing the skewer and napkins into the trash bin beside them. Then they noticed a plate of beef kabab seemingly untouched by the fire. [color=799E5E]"Yours?"[/color]

[color=white]"No, actually, it belongs to your partner Haleigh"[/color] Tad answered and then proceeded to grab the plate, handing it to them. [color=white]"Since you're here, mind taking it to her, please?"[/color]

Iñigo took the plate and replied affirmatively, [color=799E5E]"Certainly."[/color] 

And as they were leaving, Iñigo caught a glimpse of Tad walking over to the faculty advisor. Of course, there wasn't any reason for them to worry at that moment. It wasn't like the advisor would just divulge confidential information to a teacher's assistant. Right? Iñigo hastened their pace towards the tent, holding the plate of kebab firmly, before giving their mind a chance to overthink. Upon arriving, they made their presence known to Haleigh by placing the plate beside her. [color=799E5E]"Better eat it before your food gets cold."[/color] But before leaving to grab seconds, they said in a soft tone with a warm smile, [color=799E5E]"Give me a shout if you need some help with... well, with whatever. I will just be chilling outside while the night's young and calm."[/color]

Upon receiving another serving of the vegan kabab, Iñigo sat underneath a tall tree nearby the tree and observed one of the teammates talking about his power close by. But in their case, describing their ability would've been challenging, given nobody (not even themselves) seemed to understand it thoroughly. Hence their preference for showing rather than telling. And besides, they just want to savor their dinner without any further issues for the night. So Iñigo relaxed against the tree and took a bite of the kabab.[/INDENT][/INDENT]
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