Bestia: an ancient energy that allows Pokémon to use their powers. Lucca Aska is a plucky Brionne raised as a hero in a world devoid of Bestia, where Pokémon must use weapons and armour to survive. Destiny has chosen Lucca and five other outcasts to...
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"Okay, Azu I appreciate the enthusiasm, but..." Lucca gurgled. The Brionne was sat back against a bush with a belly so full he resembled a Munchlax.
"But...?" Azu replied as she stirred a pot of curry. The group were given three rooms to rest and relax in, and at their request, Lucca, Azu, and Mimia had free reign over cooking equipment.in their room.
This place almost felt like they were camping outside. It was a room for sure, with glass walls and a ceiling on all sides, but there was so much greenery it gave the feel of the outdoors. Bushes surrounded the glass walls, while the ground was exactly like the gardens or fields outside. To top it all off, the glass was so clean that the clouds and sun were clear as ever. The only way one could tell they were in a room in the palace was the fact that the other rooms and hallways were visible, and there was no wind.
"Um, er, maybe Mimia would like to try some of your cooking?" Lucca suggested.
"Nonsense, you've got plenty of room for more. I know you like your food," Azu said happily as she poured him another bowl of curry. "We still haven't tried the Bluk wine seasoning yet. You've got four curry dishes to go mister, and then we can get to their banana bread recipes."
"If I eat anymore, I'm going to explode," Lucca sunk to the floor. Mimia giggled beside him, and then sung something in feral language. "Aww help me out here buddy. I never knew Azu'd be so enthusiastic about cooking..."
"I don't think I've ever seen you so content! Is my cooking really that good?" Azu asked as she handed him yet another bowl. Despite his complaints, he snaked over and happily began to wolf it down.
"It's so good I'd keep eating if I had room," gurgled the Brionne.
"... There's a lie here. Does it really taste good? You're not just saying that to try and keep me happy, are you?" she replied.
Her serious tone made him look up, and he swallowed. "No, seriously. I was worried Shelly would be the only good cook and we'd overwork him, but with you around too, we've got nothing to worry about."
Azu leaned to the side in bother.
"I-I mean that as in, I really appreciate your help and er—"
"Maybe that is all I'm good for after all," Azu sighed. "At least I'm useful for something on this journey."
"What? No, where did that come from? You've been an immense help to us so far," Lucca objected. He tried to sit as he normally did, but his belly made him uncomfortable, so he leaned back against the bush with a grumble. "And even if you weren't, everyone likes you here. You came to learn about the warriors, and you're learning a lot, I hope."
Azu hesitated to respond as she cooked. "It isn't worth it if I can't actually help you, though. Sure, you like my cooking now, but that just seems a bit..."
