Meticulously, Tsukishima began washing and cleaning the wings. Each wing was inspected carefully before placing them to the side. Once cleaned, he immediately began seasoning and breading the chicken. With surprising ease, Tsukishima lowered the breaded wings into the searing hot oil, the sizzle of the cooking filling the kitchen. Despite the frantic pace of the bustling restaurant, a sense of calm settled over him as he fell into the job with rhythmic precision.
"Great job!" Batra's voice cuts through the quiet of the kitchen as he makes his way back into the kitchen. The evening drew to a close as the last remnants of orders finding their way into the hands of eagerly awaiting customers. In all, Tsukishima made two orders of breaded chicken wings, one order of french fries, three hamburgers, five hot dogs, and one baked potato. "You've got a serious knack for this," Batra remarked with admiration. "Ever thought about doing this full time?" he joked. "I'm not a chef," Tsukishima retorted dryly, prompting a chuckle from Batra. "I get it," Batra replied with a grin, his laughter still echoing in the air. "Well, when you get everything cleaned up, come up to the front. I'll be counting the cash. I'll give you the rest of your pay from that." With a nod, Tsukishima watched as Batra vanished once more towards the front of the house, leaving him alone with the assortment of dirtied dishes. As the last flickers of heat were extinguished and the kitchen fell into complete silence, Tsukishima allowed himself a brief moment of relaxation before beginning to clean.
Word Count: 266
Total Word Count: 667 / 500
Quest Completed