A Nugget of Home

November 3, 2023

The hunger is too much for her as there are loud gnawing sounds of her chewing on something. Luna walks into her kitchen, towards the sounds.
She sounds very confused, "The heck are you doing?"

Lochlan drops the wooden chair from her mouth and onto the ground. The leg of the chair has chewing marks on it now. She freezes after dropping the chair and stares at Luna.

Luna tilts her head some at the sight, "...well this is awkward. Lock, are you hungry?"

Lochlan answers quickly, "Yes I am."

"I'm down to make you some food. But uh... How are your arms feeling? Can you move them at all? " Luna smiles as she moves the step stool to the cabinets looking for something to cook.

While Lochlan isn't scared, her tone sounds very flat, "They still don't work."

"Hm. Lemme see here." Luna is going through the various shelves looking for something easy for her to eat. Finding nothing in the cabinets, Luna moves the step stool to the freezer as her eyes glow and tail sways, "Ah here we go. Chicken nuggets. That's easy to eat without hands!" Luna pulls the nuggets out of the freezer and starts preheating the oven.

Lochlan has her chin up slightly as she tries to watch from a distance.

After washing her hands, Luna puts a bunch of nuggets on a baking sheet. When the oven is preheated, the baking sheet with the nuggets goes in. "Awwright, now we wait. This sounds really good. You like chicken nuggets?"

Lochlan responds, "I've never heard of 'em before."

"Oh you'll like these, plus you really don't need arms to eat them." The kitchen begins to fill with the scent of the chicken nuggets. Lochlan's gaze slowly hones in on the oven as the source of the smell. Her eyes stay fixed on the oven.

Luna can't help but chuckle lightheartedly. She joins the staring contest with the oven as the timer winds down. After a few minutes, an electronic ding from the oven sounds. Lochlan jumps at the timer going off. Luna goes to slip some oven mitts onto her hands. "Alright, let's get these out." She pulls the nuggets out of the oven and goes to put some on two plates. The nuggets themselves are vaguely shaped like dinosaurs and have a golden crisp.

Luna sets the two plates at the table, "Alright Lochlan, let's eat."

Lochlan heads to the table but watches Luna first

Luna goes to the table and sits down, "You can sit here. Honestly it'll make eating easier for you."

Lochlan takes a seat and stares at the nuggets for a moment before going to eat one. Its surprisingly easy with her long muzzle. She doesn't seem to make any changes in her expression as she tastes it.

Luna eats a few herself with a smile, "Taste good?"

Lochlan eats another one with a slight nod.

"I'm glad. If you want more, let me know. There's more on the stove."

Lochlan nods again while continuing to eat. She's a lot more quiet and collected than the other day. Luna breathes easily, just glad Lochlan is doing okay.

Soon enough, Lochlan finishes the entire plate. She glances around at the room again.

Luna finishes her plate as well. "Still hungry Lochlan?"

Lochlan actually asks something for herself, "Where's the water?"

"It's in the sink faucet. I'll get you some." Luna gets up and moves the step stool to the sink. She gets Lochlan a cup of cold water, then gives it to her, "Here ya go."

Lochlan gives a polite nod as it's set down in front of her, "Thank you." She is able to drink from the water rather easily again thanks to her long muzzle.

"Of course. If you need anything else, just tell me. You're our guest," Luna smiles.

After Lochlan is done drinking, she stays seated as her eyes trace around the room. She takes some time to remember all the things Luna did to get the food and drink.

Luna snaps her fingers lightly as her laptop appears on the kitchen table. She goes to read some documents and type up some things.

Lochlan stares in the direction of the laptop for a good moment before her eyes start to slowly drift closed.