you, and hibachi grill, and a bear

[icebearforpresident]

[It's another nice day in the Nexus, people are walking around, some more happier than others. But today, in the Forum area of the Nexus, someone has set up a pop-up restaurant. Clearly the proprietor must be Japanese, since the appearance of the restaurant and it's cuisine choice could really only be prepared by someone from the land of the rising sun.

If a curious Nexus-goer decides to stop and take in the wonderful smell of meat cooking, they'll notice that a large polar bear, dressed in a chef outfit, is manning the grill. No other people seem to be working in this pop-up shop besides the bear, so he must be the sole owner of the establishment. The bear seems very aloof today, almost as if completely focused on his work, but not against the ideas of having customers.

What's his question? Well, that's a simple one.]

"How may Ice Bear help you?"

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[twelve_not_fourteen]

"You will." Han insists. The Millenium Falcon's Captain hasn't forgotten the promise he made to help get a Polar Bear in space. "Where'd you wanna go? Just ... any old space or d'you wanna see sumthing seps- ... pes-"

He's trying to say specific, but it doesn't want to come out right now. "... somewhere ya had in mind."

Han will take a drink of water and another couple of bites of food. He nods his agreement in the way he learned how to fly being analogous to the way Ice learned how to cook. That seems pretty likely. "I'll make sure ya know. Before I leave."

[icebearforpresident]

"Take your time. Get things in order."

[The bear just shakes his head in response to the question.] "No. Ice Bear has no idea. Figured Han could find the right place."

[His eyes continue to rest calmly on the space pilot, but it's clear that he's taking this topic seriously.] "Good. Ice Bear will never forgive you if you don't do that."

[twelve_not_fourteen]

Han takes a sip of water, nodding his head at the comment. Can't leave without telling Ice Bear.

He wasn't inclined to leave without saying goodbye to several people and his polar bear friend was certainly on that list. That said, he'll make doubly sure that he's seen Ice beforehand.

"I'll know be-fore I'm going." By at least a few days. He doesn't really say that part out loud so much as think it. Then, he adds, "doya wanna know a few days in ... before?"

[icebearforpresident]

"...Yes. Give Ice Bear time to prepare."

[And by prepare, he'll probably fix the older man some food to take with him on his journey into space. But also, Ice needs time to prepare mentally for the loss, even if Han has promised to return.]

"Can Ice Bear do anything to help Han before he leaves? Place to stay? Things to buy?"

[twelve_not_fourteen]

Han certainly could use some packed up food. He can't make himself slow down enough to really master the art of cookery. Anyway, the bear shows his affection with food the same way Dewlanna did, Solo thinks. That's why he never hesitates to stop for whatever Ice is cooking. Different flavors, but the same care and attention to detail.

"Well, I think ..." Hrm. What does he think? "... 's prolly gonna be another two months I think. Maybe free if I have'ta wait fer my rist."

Han has gotten through about half the contents of the bowl so far. He's gonna focus on water now though. The ramen is delicious, but does have the high salt content that Ice Bear mentioned earlier.

"When th' parts get here. I could use some bear ... muscles."