Of course there had been a few things on the agenda when they'd finally woken up in their natural bodies again, but Thace had urged Steven to go out and collect some glamour and connect with friends for the day. Something about a surprise.

He's been cooking a lot, lately. More than what they'd need for just themselves--explaining that offering leftovers to passing strangers has connotations of both generosity, and a pre-emptive showing of strength rather than a more familial preparation of a whole meal.

Of course, they've also been experiments. And when Steven manages to will his way back to their apartment through the usual shenanigans of weird weekends, the apartment is full of a spicy, meaty aroma. Thace is in the kitchen, mixing up more of the super spicy salad dressing he's discovered he quite likes and looks up, beaming. "Steven! I think I've gotten it. A special stew especially for lovers. It's almost ready."