The Hidden Progression
Episode 4.03- The Zazzy Substitution: The Raspberry Jam Incidence
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"But it's quite understandable that Dean Falk would compare the human brain as a car's engine and the surrounding emissary veins as the radiator."
"I think it was interesting that she found out about how the increase of brain size was connected to bipedalism." He stood up from his spot and walked towards the kitchen. "Australophitecines learned how to walk for the purpose of exploration, and that their newly-developed ability has lead to more brain activity."
"Thus brain increase. Yes, I'm aware of it. If I were to quote her 1992 Radiator Theory essay, 'the engine can only be as big as that can cool', meaning that the surrounding veins increase as brain size increased. That is why we should thank our Australophitecine ancestors for our current status."
"Well, if that's the case then I should better send our neighbor Penny's ex-boyfriend Kurt a thank you card. Chamomile or Jasmine?"
"Hmm... I'm feeling a bit low today, probably because of the decrease of serotonin production. Jasmine."
"Alrighty then." He filled the kettle with enough water to supply them both and set it against the stove. "I must say that we should have Counterfactuals patented before someone does. My worst fear is that I might see a deck made by Hasbro." He shuddered at the thought.
"I agree. I suggest we have it by the end of the week? Probably after my scheduled visit to Caltech?" Amy said as she browsed the calendar on her phone.
"Agreed." As he waited for the water to boil, he took two english muffins and sliced them in half before placing it inside the toaster.
The kettle whistled just as his muffin slices popped out of the toaster. He turned off the stove before placing the toasted pastry on the plate. After that, he poured boiling water into their mugs and went to the fridge to get a jar of Rasperry jam.
Amy stood from her spot on the sofa and went to see what Sheldon was preparing. "Would you be in need of assistance?"
"You can spread peanut butter and jam on the muffins if you want." Sheldon placed the jam on the table while she retrieved a spreading knife.
The two shared a comfortable silence as they prepared their tea and snack. Sheldon offered her the chair opposite to him on the kitchen island. He slid the plate with the sandwiched muffins she prepared, letting her take the first piece. "I think the sugar content of the peanut butter and jam will help increase your seratonine levels."
She took one of the round pastries and smiled at him. "Thank you."
It was like an unspoken agreement that neither of them uttered a word as they snacked. Amy looked up from her tea and saw how Sheldon was happily munching on his half of the muffin. Instinctively, she licked her thumb and wiped the raspberry jelly that was on the corner of his mouth. It was distracting her, honestly.
As she took her hand back, she noticed Sheldon was staring at her, his hand still clutching his mug. She then realized what she just did and suddenly found her Jasmine tea interesting.
Taking a deep breath, she stole a glance at him and found that he was also looking down at his mug. She stood up from her seat and went back to the sofa. She was aware at how awkward the moment was. Clearing her throat, she said, "Sheldon, I have new card suggestions for our game."
He was as if snapped back to reality and took his mug along with him to his spot.
"I actually made more cards. Would you like me to get them? They're in my room."
"Certainly."
Placing his mug on the coffee table, he tried to avoid her eyes as he proceeded to his room. As he was out of sight, she then realized that he never wiped his face after what she did.
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A/N: This is for Someone because she was having a bad day. I hope this would make you feel better. :D
I'd love to hear what you guys think about this. :D Sil vous plait?
Edit: My mind is totally in shambles. I typed in "The Zazzy Distribution" instead of "Substitution". I had the last scene on my head when I was typing the episode title so that explains the teeny shadyatem!
Okay, right now the title got me realizing that it is a nod at how Sheldon is replacing the absence of Amy in his life with the kitties in the episode. Funny how Sheldon tried replacing her with twice her body mass but still wasn't able to fill that void. And then they say Sheldon is "stuck" with Amy but just on the 4th episode of Amy's existence, he has already developed an attachment to the vixen. Oh, just some random ramblings. Carry on...