Under the warm orange hue of the campfire, Clarissa rolled up her sleeves and knelt beside a portable cooking set, while Aya and Celestia brought the ingredients. The three of them worked in quiet harmony, occasionally exchanging small smiles and preparing something hearty, bulgogi.
Clarissa placed the thawed meat. courtesy of Julian's Skill Inventory, onto a clean wooden board.
With a razor-sharp knife, she sliced the meat thinly against the grain, her movements smooth and practiced. Each slice was about 2mm thick, perfect for absorbing flavor and cooking quickly.
Zoe peeked over her shoulder with silent interest, her nose twitching at the smell of fresh meat.
Celestia took over next, pulling out a small steel bowl.
She carefully measured and mixed the ingredients, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated Asian pear for tenderizing, minced garlic, black pepper and mirin.
She stirred it all gently with a spoon, letting the aroma of garlic and sesame fill the air.
