Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 10, 2014 20:47:17 GMT -6
Chazz heard the man chuckle. He rarely missed anything. Still he did not care he didn't like to boast about who he was or his deeds. At this point he just wanted a sweet.
"Yes, can I get one Cherri-Chesto Roll." Chazz looked at the owner the citizens of Pyron were a peculiar people. He had spent over a decade defending them from invasion and raids, but he admired there pride.
Prasha put a Chesto-cherri roll on a white plate and set it in front of his customer. "Need any sauces or a drink? Trust me this roll makes you thirsty." Prasha asked.
Prasha sat down on his stool and polished some tea sets. "So what are you military men doing in Pyron? Something big happening? You may know who I am, but I want to see if you know WHO I am." Prasha grinned.
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 11, 2014 11:55:18 GMT -6
Chazz took a look at the young man he wore a devilish grin. Chazz did in fact want a drink. "A drink will do." Chazz was blunt, he dreaded meeting the admiral in port. "He was such a silly man," Chazz thought to himself.
The man's question an honest one. Large military presence always unnerves the populous. "It's just a simple garrison bolster, nothing to be alarmed about. Your name is Prasha? Correct?. You have a very nice stall. I hope business is going well for you. " Chazz knew he only had a few minutes left before he was needed at the port, but this Prasha fellow was intriguing.
Prasha poured a cup of steaming razz tea for the gentleman. "Correct, I am Prasha Kesiem. Thank you for such a nice compliment. These are my Pokemon." Flutter landed on Prasha's shoulder and his fighting posy showed up carrying crates. Rocky sat on a stool next to Prasha and Nachos Grinned at the stranger. The Machamp grunted with a tone of warm welcome. Toxy sprang up on the table and stared at the stranger.
"CRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGG!" Toxy let out a long Croag. Rocky and Nachos paused and started to laugh a bit. Toxy was making a joke that the humans could not understand. Even Flutter gave a little laugh and flew up and perched on Nacho's shoulder.
"Don't mind them. They do this a lot. My Machamp's name is Nachos, Sawk is Rocky, Toxy is Croagunk, and my Villion is Flutter. They all welcome you in their own way." Prasha smiled. "Hey Flutter can you sweeten the tea for me?" Flutter gave a happy "VILL!!" and landed on the table and used Aromatheropy and shot some nectar into the cup.
"Enjoy the tea!" Prasha placed the steaming cup in front of the man, the aroma flowed through the air into the noses of all who were around.
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 11, 2014 13:10:46 GMT -6
"No problem." Chazz listened as Prasha introduced all of his wonderful pokemon. This is what Chazz lived to see pokemon and their trainers living prosperously. It was a hard won peace, but for moments like this it was totally worth it.
"Oh I don't mind, sadly I have to keep Kokkinos away from others. He is quite temperamental and needs more training.Though He is just like his father." After the words left Chazz's mouth Kokkinos let out a huff and his nostrils smoldered with flame. "Oh, Now now boy I was only kidding." Chazz didn't mean to but he let out a small chuckle.
Chazz took his tea thanked Prasha, then took a large sip. "Wow, now that is what you call tea. Thank you."
Prasha smiled. "I'm glad you enjoy your snack and tea." Prasha took out his pipe and started to puff smoke rings in the air. "So about the garrison. War? Business? Pleasure?" Prasha looked at Michealmicheals with an inquisitive look.
"Some of your sailors come for a bowl of curry every know and then. In fact earlier I had two come in for a Pyron Steamer." Prasha kicked back on the tool and counter and took a sip of tea.
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 11, 2014 15:15:08 GMT -6
After a large bit from his tasty treat he relaxed. "Don't worry yourself Prasha it's just a precaution." Chazz was glad to hear that his soldiers were supporting the local businesses."My men. They aren't giving any of the citizens trouble? Are they?" He wanted to know what the people thought about military presents and if they were his troops they damn well better be behaving themselves.
"I believe they are well mannered. I had one who tried to skip out on tab, but Nachos handled that." Prasha Grinned and Nachos flexed his huge muscles and gave a chuckling grunt. "Over all very well behaved. They have some good stories and it gets the locals to come buy tea and hear stories. Which I should thank you for bringing me business."
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 11, 2014 15:33:45 GMT -6
Nachos was quite impressive. Chazz had great respect for trainers who took pride in there work. It showed Nachos was quite the specimen to behold. He had finished his snack, but still had a little time to relax.
"Well that is good to hear, except of course for the part about skipping out on a tab." Peace was in the air, but sadly he knew it wouldn't last the Astrapi, were becoming bolder by the day. "I am pleased to hear that business is good. I also hope your trade has been unhindered. I would hate for business to suffer if goods were being held up in port."
"We are doing okay. A boat was late, but because of steam engine malfunction. I still get good herbs that Asemon does not grow." Prasha extended a pitcher to Michealmicheals. "More tea? On the house." Prasha loved to serve the military, because of their service to their country.
"So what is the story behind your Ponyta?" Asked Prasha. "He seems very strong and fast as well."
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 11, 2014 15:56:03 GMT -6
"Well as long as military inspections are not getting in the way,then that's good." The inspections were for a specific reason. If any Astrapi managed to smuggle in voltorbs it would be dangerous. He hid his concern from Prasha.
"Yes please! Your tea is delicious." With Prasha's question he looked at his Ponyta with pride.
"This young ponyta is the son of my retired Rapadash named Furion. I am training him to one day evolve and ride with the mounted core." He looked to his ponyta with pride. He was his father's son. "He has a lot to learn, but the Rapadash are essential to the Cavaliers."
"Fascinating, I knew the Cavaliers used Rapidashes, but I always thought you got them in the wild and not raised them. How long do you think until Ponyta is ready?" Prasha was deeply engrossed with his new findings. Prasha poured his guest another cup of tea. "And the way that your Ponyta carries himself is like he is royalty, that's fantastic."
Prasha put a few dumplings in his large oven and set the timer for 5 minutes. Prasha then put a big Vat of Rice and a Vat of curry on the stove. The aroma filled the air as Prasha added a few spices and a hunk of meat. He stirred it into the vat and tapped his ladle on the side of the giant curry carrier. Prasha smiled and took out a few To-Go containers.
"I assume you do not get great food down at the docks. I'm going to prepare a few meals for you and your officers. Consider it a gift for doing such a great job, I'm sure the officers don't get out very much." Prasha smiled mixing the vat some more and letting it settle before sitting on the stool again to fnish his tea.
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 12, 2014 16:05:45 GMT -6
"Well my friend your right in both cases. Our Ponyta grow up in a reserve for plains pokemon." The reserve is beautiful, it is meant for pokemon that the military use and where the retired pokemon could find peace and prosper. "We allow the pokemon to live peacefully, and only take the ones suited for military service. It is sad indeed that we use them for war, but these pokemon choose their rider." He sat back and recalled his Rapadash, Furion. "The day I retired Furion he almost torched me, but Kokkinos was the first of his offspring and he forgave me after that."
Chazz drank more tea, it was delicious and so he took large gulps of it. At Prasha's offer he almost spit out his drink."Really are you sure? I mean thank you." Chazz was always astonished at the good will of people. They lived in such a brutal world, yet kindness always found a way. "Thank you Prasha your gift is much appreciated. I will return your kindness one day."
"It is what I do for for those who serve us." Prasha smiled and refilled his guest's tea cup. Prasha thought and poured the rest of the tea into a thermos carrying pot. Prasha then began to pack up the curry and dumplings into containers. Prasha loaded up two lum cakes as well.
"Here is how you can repay me. Make sure your officers enjoy their meal." Prasha chuckled and put the meals into the oven so they stayed warm and ready to be eaten. "Every soldier should enjoy at least one of their meals, correct?"
Post by michaelmichaels on Jul 13, 2014 22:37:15 GMT -6
This was an act of true kindness. Chazz was quite taken aback. "Thank you Prasha the officers will greatly appreciate your generosity." He was grateful yes, but Chazz was paranoid. It is an occupational hazard to praise and be weary of the generosity of strangers. He would give the officers the delicious meal, but not before testing it for poison.
It was nothing personal, but the times, though peaceful have become ever more strained. He looked at Prasha then spoke, "You know Queen Akane has mentioned someone like you. Your pokemon certainly matches the description so it must be you."