Tenth Snapshot | Action;Video

[expertonshutters]

[Someone has been hard at work since returning from Glacier.]

[Or at least, trying to be. Space wasn't really the issue. He'd found a small room and with permission, set it up as a temporary dark room. He really needed to just rent out a studio but for now, being as he was still settling after the Oakenshield residence went up for sale, this would work for what he needed it.]

[He had some pretty important pictures to develop. It's too bad the place covered in huge, extroverted pokemon made that really difficult.]

[About the sixth time someone tried to open the door (Three or four times with it still being locked somehow) Hayato just set out his two biggest pokemon to guard the door while he worked.]

[Feel free to still try to bug him. Nikon is kind of a pushover and Fuji is really easily distracted. He could probably use an interruption.]




[Video]

[When the video clicks on. Hayato can be seen with a bright grin. He's wearing a work apron and a pair of goggles on his head- his usual for working on photos. As such his antennae are visible for once instead of being crammed under a hat. They flick and twitch with his expressions.]

So it looks like everyone had a pretty good trip. We made out okay even if I've gotta be kind of hush hush about the details, but what about everyone else? Got anything fun to share?

[It looks like he's about to say something else when there's the distinct sound of a door opening and a creaking of hinges. He jolts, antennae flicking straight up and he turns towards the hall he was standing near.]

Oi!

[Someone tried to go in the dark room again. The feed ends as he's running towards the source.]

Comments

[expertonshutters]

[Erk. He definitely feels like he's in trouble.]

...Okay. You got me.

[Maybe he really should get something to eat. A break did sound kind of nice. He's not used to getting scolded for his work but... if Nero was that concerned about it, then it must have been pretty bad.]

Did you have something in mind?

[demenscantrix]

Umu...

[Exasperation flickers through her eyes, now. SHE had ALSO just been lonely, and that was reason enough for him to come out but she's smart enough not to say that...]

Yes. You need to eat. It's important that you remember to do so. So, let us go to that Calderan restaurant two streets down. That should be enough distraction for a while.

[For both of them.]

[expertonshutters]

[You had him at Calderan. He practically lights up.]

Did they finally open? I remember seeing a construction sign a few weeks ago.

[demenscantrix]

Of course they opened. Come. We're going.

[And unless she's stopped, he's being grabbed by the hand and dragged...]

[expertonshutters]

Okay, okay! Lead the way.

[Or continue to lead the way, since you've got him by the hand.]

[demenscantrix]

[And she will, tugging and leaving Agrippa to lock up. It's just a couple of blocks away, and they are indeed open, so, pushing inside!]

You have to tell me what is best, you know. I have never tried your people's food.

[expertonshutters]

Obviously! I hope you like spicy food. If not, I'm sure there's something on the kids menu you might like.

[Not that he thinks Nero couldn't handle spicy, it's just fun to poke at her.]

[demenscantrix]

[As they're seated, Nero's eyes flash confidently.]

I do like spicy food, for your information. So, order for me. The spiciest thing on the menu.

[expertonshutters]

[OH HO HO. I hope you didn't think he was going to back down from that. He takes up the menu with a grin and looks it over.]

[Let's see here...]

[It only takes him a minute to find what he's looking for. He sets the menu back down with a grin to put a Banette to shame. When the waitress comes by he happily places the order.]

I'd like the Tauros Bulgogi and my friend here would like the Laal Maas. Also a pot of chai.

[The waitress glances at Nero and then nods. Okay! Your funeral. She'll be right back with your order.]

[demenscantrix]

[No...she didn't. And she grins right back.]

What's in that, anyway?

[expertonshutters]

Mutton, [Assorted sheep pokemon.] garlic, and lots of red chilis.

[Lots and lots.]

If they did it right, then this should have been made and set aside for a few days to really let the flavor set in.

[demenscantrix]

Oh that sounds wonderful!

[Really, she sounds totally excited. This isn't a joke. She does like hot stuff...]

[expertonshutters]

Good! I'm glad you're excited for it.

[He's honestly curious to see if she can handle it.]

[Luckily it doesn't take long for them to bring out the tea so there's that while they wait.]

[demenscantrix]

What kind of tea is this?

[She sniffs it, curious, but not drinking just yet.]

[expertonshutters]

It's Chai tea. It's a spiced tea that's best served with milk and a little sugar.

[demenscantrix]

Oh that sounds splendid!

[Nero sips it, eyes widening and her lips parting into a broad smile.]

This is wonderful! Are all Calderan teas this pleasant?!

[expertonshutters]

[He laughs a bit.]

Well, I'm a little bit biased, but I do think our tea is pretty great!

[A thoughtful expression.]

I've got a few at home you could try. I think Waver keeps some around, too.

[But hey, here comes their food! Are you ready for your bowl of red death, Nero.]

[demenscantrix]

[She looks at the bowl of red death, and then at Hayato.]

Is there a special way to eat this properly?

[expertonshutters]

[He shakes his head.]

Just dig right in.

1/MAAAANY

[demenscantrix]

Very well then.

[Picking up a spoon, Nero takes a bite. She chews thoughtfully, swallows. Nods.

Takes another bite. And then another. And another...]

2/???

[demenscantrix]

This is actually pretty good. Not so spicy at all...

3/???

[demenscantrix]

[Another bite.]

I'm not sure that there's even any pepper in this at all...

4/????

[demenscantrix]

[A waitress hears that and blinks.]

Madame, was this order mistaken? Am I actually eating something spicy?

[The waitress snickers.]

Give it a moment dear.

5/???

[demenscantrix]

[Another bite, and her face starts to go red.]

Ah. This is alright. Not so bad...

6/???

[demenscantrix]

Eh!

[Okay. It's burning now.]

This is getting warmer. All the better!