Jasper had a point about the pills as they did have equal drawbacks for every benefit, but Pearl still felt they were better over what she was doing. Then again, Pearl didn't have a child to look after 24/7, so what did she know? Stubbornly, she allowed the woman to win that round, but in the war of her health, Pearl was determined to be crowned the winner. She may not of been a holistic user, but she had a pretty good grasp on what was healthy for someone after having done so for herself for so many years.<br/><br/>As Jasper filled up on another bowl, Pearl managed to glow a little bit with happiness at just how much someone was loving her cooking. She had forgotten what it felt like for someone to enjoy something she made as she was generally too busy to cook for anyone and when she did have time, she had no one to cook for. When the pair went on to explain Jasper's attempts at cooking, it almost felt like fate. So much so that Pearl interjected rather quickly with an ill-thought out: "I'll do it!" When she realized they weren't able to read her thoughts and took a moment to calm down, she folded her hands together over her chest and piped up once more. "I-I mean, I can meal prep... uhm, for you two. It's just been so long since I've been able to share my cooking with someone..." She'd been speaking meekly, but suddenly she grew her spine again with a soft flush and added: "I can make healthier meals for you both than what you're likely eating here so it'd be in your best interest." And when she felt that was too pressed, she added in softly after, "If you'd like..." The thought of being able to cook for someone again was already filling Pearl with immense happiness. Mala had even managed to chime in and suggest she come cook them here because it'd be easier. Pearl eyed the barely-touched kitchen appliances and actually whined a moment before snapping her eyes over to Jasper, hoping she'd say yes to the idea as Mala tried to go on and explain how it'd just be easier in the end if done that way. She was a smart kid, that was for sure. Pearl's eyes went wide for a moment when she glanced back at Mala. "And if I cook over here, I... I can show you how to cook!" For some reason, this seemed to bring the lithe woman the most joy out of all since she loved being able to teach children new things and watch their progress over time. "I do my meal prepping on Sundays when I don't have any of my gym classes and you won't have class... Mala! It'd be so much fun!!" She had her hands cupped at her mouth again as she couldn't seem to contain her excitement for the possible future. Even with the incredible happiness, it bore a bit of sadness in her as well as she hadn't realized just how lonely she had become despite being so busy all the time. The realization sobered her expression to a sad smile.<br/><br/>After she'd led Jasper away to the couch and started laying into her about her health, there was a soft skip of her heart watching the woman who usually led her classes with an iron fist actually sit there and take her stern talk. Granted, the woman was sick and weak at the moment, but it delighted Pearl to see her giving in, even a little. "I'm not used to others taking care of me either, but you have a little girl that means the world to you and to be there for her, you have to be there for yourself as well, Jasper..." There was a bit of her stern voice, but as she got to the end of her commentary, she'd already grown soft in her word. It was hard trying to scold someone that looked so cute when their cheeks flushed. And unbeknownst to Jasper, she would remember her little candor about the boxers and keep her eye out just to prove the woman wrong and that her size was out there.<br/><br/>Mala grabbed the electric blanket and once it was laid over her mother, the woman was out cold and snoring into the comfort of the couch with the relaxed facial expressions and cute purring noises tugging at Pearl's heartstrings. Was there honestly anything more precious? It was amazing how quickly Jasper had knocked out like that. Mala really had been right about her loving that blanket and at the mention of loving cuddles as well, Pearl couldn't help but chuckle softly. The thought of Jasper curled around someone and being cute was... Her cheeks flushed and she waved away the images.<br/><br/>Mala managed to save the poor woman in time from her own thoughts as she dragged her to the training room. It was decked out like Jasper had suggested and almost looked like it could rival the gym's area soon enough on equipment. "Your mother really is dedicated to your hobbies..." Pearl mentioned as an afterthought while she looked around the room in awe. Her private lessons she took in her household usually consisted of pulling out yoga mats and moving furniture for room, but nothing to this degree. There was a moment of yearning as Pearl thought how nice it would be to hold lessons in this house instead, to cook here, to<i>live</i>here. The woman quickly pushed the idea out of her mind from the absurdity of it and the pair went to work training.<br/><br/>It was 3/4ths of the way through the training when Pearl's cellphone started to vibrate. Typically, she didn't get calls very often unless they were clients, so she paused their lessons and took in a much needed breath, wiping the sweat from her brow as she flipped open the phone. "This is Pearl speaking, how may I--?" Her typical greeting was cut short by a females voice on the other end that Pearl immediately recognized and grew a giant grin over hearing. "Shay? I-I thought you were going to be busy until--" Cut off again as the woman on the other line excited exclaimed something, leaving Pearl's eyes to grow wide. "You're... Tonight? But I thought--I mean, wow. Yes! Yes, I can come meet you!" There was a smaller bit of exchange on the other end before Pearl hung up and cupped her nose and mouth in her hands; a common gesture she made when she was super happy over something. She glanced over at Mala and smiled. "Is it OK if I teach you the rest another time? Something's come up, I'm so sorry, honey..." She had knelt down to put her hand on Mala's shoulder with a soft smile.<br/><br/>When the child dismissed her, though perplexed by the situation, Pearl rounded up her things and quickly took her leave, though she kept the crock pot there so they could finish the last of the soup. Pearl had thought her girlfriend was just in for the night, but she soon found out she was actually here for the next two days and due to how infrequently she came to town, she had demanded all of Pearl's time, even convincing the woman to skip out of class and find a sub for her dance and fencing classes, much to dismay.