[ The grin on his face is a lot like a kitsune's smile, knowing he has maneuvered a win through his trick. (And yet he still views himself more a monkey than fox.) ]

Don't beat yourself up over it. I am a ninja, after all.

[ And he'll just start cutting into those eggs and sticking the carrot pieces in the appropriate spots. They are starting to look like mice and rabbits. ]

Not so much in this place. Here people want you to touch others for money and to save the world.

[ He does not subscribe to this even if he sells himself and his services technically. However, he quickly changes the subject. ]

Mr. Tori, do you want a rabbit or a mouse?

[ It doesn't make any sense until Sasuke turns around holding one in each hand. There are more left on the cutting board. ]

[ He presents them to Kyoko with a knowing and playful grin. Mr. Tori flies over to perch on his shoulder, cocking his head to the side as he decides which snack he would like to have. ]

A real easy recipe, don't you think?

[ It'd make a cute side-dish, won't it? ]

[ Long story short, war. ]

What's that supposed to mean? You didn't think I was talented?

[ He's teasing. No offense is taken. And Mr. Tori has stolen the ear off the rabbit egg. ]

I guess it's the rabbit this time.

[ He's also a single mom to too many brats he doesn't remember adopting. Please help. ]

I'm many things, but a ninja is the primary one.

[ An artist though? Him? That's a bit of a stretch for making something akin to snow rabbits. ]

[ And Sasuke will find a small dish to place the one-eared rabbit egg on for Mr. Tori to start eating. ]

Is there something I can keep an eye on?

[ Kyoko started a number of dishes. If they are now getting ready all at once... ]

[ Then Sasuke is going to stand here in the kitchen looking awkward because he's used to being the one in the kitchen cooking for others instead of the other way around. (Also, if he didn't make that side dish, Kyoko would never learn of his underused talent.)

Mr. Tori is just gonna eat his egg rabbit. Nom. ]

Hm? Yeah, sure.

[ He is going to try and take the spoon from her to sip it because it's weird for someone to feed him.

This... is probably going to go just as well as other things. ]

[ Well then, there are no spoon mishaps to be benefit of everyone involved. Sasuke does lightly blow across the surface as instructed, though he would have done so without her prompting. He has more sense than that. (It also comes from having a master who is like a fire.) ]

It's almost like home. I think this recipe is good to introduce to others.

[ This time Sasuke does what he's told, bringing his side-dish and Mr. Tori's dish (and Mr. Tori) over with him to the table.

Soup Triumph and more is to be had. ]

[ And just like the first time he came over to Kyoko's, his answer is simple. ]

Just some tea or water.

[ Sasuke looks over the spread. It's been so long since he's seen so much food laid out and food that looks like it could have been made at home. The closest he's been to home in months.

He'll wait until Kyoko sits down before dishing up some food for Mr. Tori. ]

[ Sasuke clasps his hands together and gives the customary start to the meal. Then he starts putting a little of every dish onto Mr. Tori's plate. Mr. Tori is well mannered enough at the table to wait until he finishes before pecking at his meal.

The ninja takes a sip of the miso with his eyes closed, letting his other senses take priority. ]

It's more than the salty flavor. The heat is soothing, and a good broth gives it a depth of flavor. It can stand on its own or be used to contrast other ingredients put in it. It's... light but also filling at the same time....

... Do you think the recipe should mention it's traditionally sipped from the bowl and not a spoon?

If it's too thick, there's probably way too much miso. Or too many other ingredients.

[ He takes another sip and swirls the soup in his bowl. The miso mixes more with the broth. ]

Flavorful but not rich or overwhelming?