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“Hey Noobs-” She briefly looked up when he entered her lair, catching his disappointed expression. “You’re late, so- them are the pickings.” Garcia quipped, pointing to the decimated baked goodies’ box.
Her Team back home from their latest case, she had brought in a mix of her creations to greet them. Beginning her friends’ transition back to the lighter side. Reminding them home was (for the most part) a sweet place.
“What’s this?” Alvez asked, intrigued by a box that seemed to have been left virtually untouched.
“Oh, just my latest topping experiment. A dark chocolate ganache with a coffee hint.” Garcia explained, of the plentiful, leftover concoction.
Overwhelmed by the strong smell as soon as he removed the lid, Luke chuckled. “Woooah! I thought you said a hint of coffee!?!”
She swiveled in her chair, a pout on her face. “Yeah, I was trying to offset the sweetness of the baked chocolate goodies with the bitterness of the high cocoa content and coffee. I hoped for that contrast of flavours to help highlight the richness of both: Pastry & Topping, but still smoothly bringing both together as one.”
“It’s not bad-” Luke noted encouragingly, tasting a small amount with one of the disposable stirrers next to the box. “I like it. A lot! ” He proclaimed.
“Mmm- thanks,” She replied gratefully, though still disappointed in her overall failure. Someone like Newbie would obviously like the bitterness, alas, she was aiming at something that would be agreeable to all palates. “-I guess I went a bit too far on the bitter side. Shame, I hoped it would make everything taste better-” PG trailed off, contemplating and reviewing her latest attempt in her mind.
She was positive she was on the right track to flavor Nirvana. Just a few adjustments here and there should do the trick.
“Mmmhhh- let’s see-” Alvez crouched in front of her.
Mesmerized, she couldn’t even ask what he meant.
Her gaze trained on a dollop of her ganache, precariously moving through the air (on Luke’s index) in front of her.
He smeared it on her mouth, coating her lips. Swiftly following up that gesture with a kiss.
“That tastes really good!” He proclaimed enthusiastically, licking his digit clean.
“Luuuke!” She squealed at the sight and leftover sensation in her mouth. “We agreed this is not suitable behaviour for the workplace!”
“You absolutely sure about that?” He asked, kissing her again.
“Yes!” She pushed back. Though not so emphatically.
“Mk- then, get your deliciousness in gear cos I have more places I want to try this on.” Luke directed with a ravenous look around her body. Laughing at her shocked expression. Unflinchingly picking up the topping’s box, pulling his Chica along.