[Application] Chairman Kaga, Iron Chef

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

[[OOC: We established a while back that Chairman Kaga the character is different from Takeshi Kaga the actor. Just covering the bases and all.]]

No, it's PERFECTLY normal for someone wearing a cape and gloves to appear in Hogwarts...wait, maybe it is, scratch that.

The man looked around with only a mild display of surprise. Really, it had seemed familiar at first, but the table with quills caught his attention. True he may be a bit eccentric, but at least he used email.

He smiled a bit at the application and decided to play along.

1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?

"Pecorino Romano, served with a good Chianti Riserva, makes for a good snack after meals."

2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?

Kaga looked slightly affronted? "Me, murder, are you insane?"

3. What time is it where you are?

"It was nine-thirty two. In the evening. I was just about to eat dinner."

4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.

"No, no no," Kaga shook his head and smiled patronizingly. "You do not harass anyone. Although..." he shook his head and refrained from continuing.

5. If you are pushing to be in:

A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.

"Why would I have a bar when I already have my Gourmet Academy?"

B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.

He waved that question aside. "Not my business to know or answer. If I must, though, I'd say George. Merely at random, mind you."

C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.

"Because every venture, no matter how fantastic or dream-fulfilling it may be, always has a bureaucratic side." Not that he liked to be reminded of that, thank you. He'd rather taste food than do paperwork.

D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.

"I'm the founder of the Gourmet Academy, headed by the Iron Chefs."

6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.

Now he looked baffled. "A bribe? Ah. Well. I can tell you some well known chefs and restaurants in some areas. Hmm..." he took off his cape. "There's this. Really, I don't mind, I have others."



"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. (his name in kanji here)
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. (his name in kanji here)
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. (his name in kanji here)
One day, marmalade will rule the world. Please. If any food item is going to conquer the world, it will be foie gras."

Comments

[tako-time.livejournal.com]

Pecorino Romano? Now this was a person with taste! "Do you eat it with fava beans (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecorino_Romano)?" he asked.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"Are you a talking octopus?"

His eye began to twitch a bit, and he's beginning to think Sakai may be a bit justified in not liking them.

[tako-time.livejournal.com]

"Why, yes!" Tako exclaimed, excited to have another cook to talk to. "I'm a dancing, singing, and cooking octopus, too! Have you seen my resume? Or my headshot?"

[unluckiest-star.livejournal.com]

"Do you know how to make Sloppy Joes? They're my favorite. And it's Wednesday!"

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"I'm afraid not. My chefs and I all have a bit more refined taste than that."

[unluckiest-star.livejournal.com]

"Okaaay...what would you make instead of a Sloppy Joe, then?"

Because nothing satisfies like a Sloppy Joe, in Starman's opinion.

[wh0-kill3d-m3.livejournal.com]

"Hi." Laura smiled. "Could you tell me the best restaurant in Scotland? I've got a friend who could use some cheering up. A special night out might be just the ticket."

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"Actually, there are quite a few, but for one with good food and history, there's Deacon Brodie's Tavern in Edinburgh."

[[The mun apologizes, it's the only one she can remember from her trip to Edinburgh.]]

Vote: Huflepuff

[wh0-kill3d-m3.livejournal.com]

She pulled a notebook and ballpoint pen from her purse and scribbled it down.

"Thanks! He might like the history at that. Now for a vote...how does Hufflepuff grab you?"

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I nibble a chocolate bar, watching. It's interesting to see some of these new arrivals, how they react to arriving and to the questions in that ridiculous application. At least, I know for sure he can't say anything about my chocolate (http://sales.chocolateselrey.com/-strse-4/A-dsh-Collection-%281.06-total-lbs./Detail.bok). I smile a little. Near has kept me in very good chocolate.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

Leather? An interesting choice in attire.

He couldn't tell from this angle specifically what kind of chocolate it was, but he did give an approving nod toward Mello.

[mello-n-choco.livejournal.com]

I return the nod with a slight bow. He seems the calmest arrival so far...we'll see, though. I wonder what his buttons are.

[we-shall-see.livejournal.com]

"Huh," says Gust, unrepentant, sipping his bad coffee from the styrofoam cup, managing to light a cigarette one handed with the other.

"Big on the food thing."

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"You'll have to indulge me a bit, I'm a bit of an epicurean and it had been a dream of mine to find the greatest chefs in the world."

[we-shall-see.livejournal.com]

"Why?"

He sips his coffee and stares at the man, flatly.

[fiercefluffy.livejournal.com]

Octavian was wearing his toga today. On his upcoming travels through Scotland he would be wearing modern attire exclusively; best to enjoy more familiar garb while he could.

There was something regal about Chairman Kaga that made Octavian think of his uncle. It predisposed him favorably toward the man.

"Have you ever tried stuffed dormouse (http://fiercefluffy.livejournal.com/821.html)? It is a delicacy."

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

Hm. Well, he's talked to an octopus (the thought's still giving him the creeps), and this boy's manner of dress suggests he's from ancient times. "Once. I had a lead in Slovenia about someone. It came to nothing. But I did get the chance to eat dormice there."

[fiercefluffy.livejournal.com]

"I miss the tastes of home," Octavian says seriously. "If you can teach the house-elves to make stuffed dormice, I will vote you into whichever House you prefer."

[doomydoomydoom.livejournal.com]

A small, stuffed, bright green plush dog runs at Kaga and launches himself into the air, landing on Kaga's shoulder.

"HI THERE!"

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

He jumped at something landing on his shoulder. It was awesome.

What...a talking stuffed animal?

"Can I help you?"

[cardarchitect.livejournal.com]

"Do you know anything about cake?"

Thinking, of course, of the discussed bake-off with L.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

[[AW SHIT I forgot about the bakeoff.]]

"Quite a bit. I think it's a delicious dessert."

[ugly-old-hat.livejournal.com]

"Gourmet Academy? Iron Chefs? This sounds like a project I could really sink my teeth into! Mwahahah!"

The Hat was impressed by its own wit.

The Hat also lacked visible teeth.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

And he thought the talking octopus was bad.

"I see."

GRYFFINDOR!

[ugly-old-hat.livejournal.com]

Your bribe has been accepted!

Welcome to the house of heroes, Gryffindor!!!