Twisted Wonderland 2

Super Hungry

   "Now, I believe Group A consisted of myself, Deuce, and Epel, correct?" Azul says.

   Deuce nods. "Yes, sir! I'm ready when you are, Azul."

   "Where should we start?" Epel asks.

   Azul hums in thought. "Do either of you have anything you'd especially like to do?"

   "I'm not sure..." Deuce rubs the back of his neck. "I haven't actually been on many trips before."

   Epel nods. "Same. But I guess I'd like to do something you can only do here."

   "Rather vague answers, but not unexpected ones. I had a feeling you wouldn't have any specific ideas." Azul grins. "You're in luck, though! I did research beforehand and formulated some plans. Now, if you ask me what should be prioritized on a trip, I would say gustatory, olfactory, and tactile experiences. You can't get those through books or the internet, after all. I believe cuisine is the most efficient way to understand a local culture since it develops according to the region's very soul. What would the two of you say to that approach?"

   The two only look more confused.

   "I'm losing you both, aren't I?" Azul sighs. "I'm suggesting we go eat some of the local foods."

   Deuce perks up. "Oh, I get it now! Sounds good to me. I was just getting a little hungry."

   "I'm up for that too." Epel smiles.

   Azul nods. "I trust you have the Fleur City maps you were given beforehand? Let's visit the busiest part of town first."

   The boys wander into town, easily finding the busiest street. People are everywhere, either shopping or eating at the various places.

   Deuce glances around in awe. "Wow, just look at this place."

   "It's incredible." Epel agrees. "You know, Harveston's in the Shaftlands too, but the streets and houses here look so different!"

   "I wonder if it's this busy because of the festival." Azul says.

   "Hardly."

   Whirling around, the boys spot Rollo approaching.

   "Fleur City is always bursting with life."

   "Why, hello there, Rollo." Azul waves. "You have impeccable timing. We were hoping to sample some of your iconic foods, to better acquaint ourselves with the city itself."

   Rollo tilts his head. "Well, if I were to name something representative of our city-"

   "It would be bread, I take it?" Azul grins. "I did a little research on your fair city before we left."

   Rollo hums. "Very industrious of you."

   Azul waves a hand. "It's nothing so grand, really. Would you be willing to recommend a bakery to us?"

   "Wait, bread?" Epel tilts his head. "I mean, I like bread as much as the next guy, but we can get that anywhere. Hard to imagine it as an iconic food."

   Deuce nods. "Yeah, I dunno. The breads from the cafeteria and school store are great, and what I can get in the Queendom of Roses is just as-" Deuce stops as a delicious smell flows through the air. "Whoa, something smells amazing. It's making me super hungry!"

   Epel nods. "Me too. It hit me the moment I caught a whiff of that goodness."

   "I detect a strong scent of butter, as well as the pleasant aroma of bread baking." Azul observes.