[ There's way too much...enthusiastic or mouthy sorts around here. The dorm is one thing, but so many people crammed into one manor, there's a lot of energy he's not used to having around. Even if Akihiko could have enough of his own to match probably half of them...

But Cid is feeding himself, and that's what matters. As long as this shit gets eaten, he's not gonna complain. ]

I just felt like it. Didn't have much else to do this morning, and I'm not usually up this damn early anyway.

[ When the horrors keep you up, doing something to distract yourself is always a viable option. Thus, the stove.

Upon hearing his mutterings, he jerks his head towards one of the further cupboards. ]

There's some syrup and jam in there. Not maple, but it's sweet enough.