Twisted Wonderland: Glorious Masquerade - Let the Bell of Solace Ring

Chapter 2-1: Super Hungry

Now that everyone is ready, they begin to plan on exploring Fleur City.

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

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

Then Epel asks, "Where should we start?"

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

"I'm not sure... I haven't actually been on many trips before,' Deuce answers.

"Same..." Epel answers, "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 says, seeing this coming.

He then says, "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?"

"Uhhh..." Deuce responds.

Seeing this, Azul asks, "...I'm losing you both, aren't I?"

He then says, "I'm suggesting we go eat some of the local foods."

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

"I'm up for that too!" Epel happily agrees.

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

"Okay!" Epel & Deuce happily agree.

Then the three take their leave.

Soon enough, they find themselves in Fleur City where there are a lot of people chatting, laughing, eating, and shopping.

Deuce is amazed, "Wow, just look at this place!"

"It's incredible..." Epel says, just as shocked, "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.

Soon, Rollo's voice appears, "Hmhmhm, hardly. Fleur City is always bursting with life."

The group turns to see Rollo walking over.

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

"Hm, well, if I were to name something representative of our city..." Rollo says.

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

"Oho, very industrious of you," Rollo responds.

"It's nothing so grand, really," Azul says before asking, "Would you be willing to recommend a bakery to us?"

"Wait, bread?" Epel questions, "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."

"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 says, sounding unsure.

Suddenly, an aroma catches his attention.

"You smell that?" Azul asks.

Soon, Epel & Deuce stomachs begin growling.

"Whoa, something smells amazing. It's making me super hungry!" Deuce says.

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

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

Then Rollo says, "There's a long-standing bakery I'm rather partial to nearby. And it smells like they just finished baking a fresh batch. Let's pay them a visit."

The group soon make their way towards the bakery to get some bread.