[Ding! Intimacy threshold reached. Wives' satisfaction level: 100%.]
[Affection Bonus Awarded: +5,000 System Points!]
[Current System Point Balance: 25,200 Points.]
Ryker headed straight for the kitchen. Freshly quartered venison from Gorg's hunt yesterday sat on the prep block, and Ryker had big plans for it—specifically, pairing the game with a proper mix of spices and oils brought over from the human realm.
Setting his ingredients across the heavy stone counter, he carved the venison into thick, marbled steaks. He whipped up a quick marinade, rubbing the meat down before finishing each cut with a rich coating of melted butter and olive oil.
The moment he dropped the heavy cuts onto the piping-hot stone griddle, a deafening sizzle echoed off the walls.
SZZZZZZZZT!
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