Thread: Pokemon: A Trainer's Crutch (LilGunner/BennyQ)

Boy when he mentioned a drink he mentioned a drink. Kaya watched, with mild apprehension, as he pulled out the clear bottle of unmarked, amber liquid. Her idea of a drink was usually lighter and fruitier in taste. There was no turning back of course. She accepted the glass he gave her, mentally preparing herself for whatever it might taste like. As he quipped about judgements of shampoo she took a small sip of the amber drink. It burned her mouth as much as a hot bao and it burned going down her throat. Kayas eyes watered a little from the hot sting of it and she fought the urge to cough. Though something she couldnt fight was the cringing wince as she felt the liquid all the way to her stomach. Even the aftertaste seemed to burn on her tongue as a warmth spread in her guts. It was like liquid rapidash fire. Though once the burn subsided it had a fairly pleasant smoky kind of caramel taste. No, she wheezed before clearing her throat. I meanno, Im not tired of you, she managed to say with a tiny laugh even as he smiled and gave her leave to go at the end of the week. He offered up his own jackets and sweaters for her to use. It made sense, of course, save the money but she would need her own eventually and, who knew, there might be some decent sales given that summer was on its way. She tried another sip of the drink. It still burned but not nearly as bad as the first sip, the pleasant warmth quicker to spread from her stomach. She grinned a little, amused at the thought of riding a typhlosion even if it could be trusted not to burn the rider. Rapidash can gallop up to 150 miles an hourbut Ive never gone that fast on her. I mean weve gone fast before, real fast, but I dont even know what speed we were going. If we galloped I think we could probably make it to town inmaybe an hour? Of course I wouldnt make her gallop that long either. Aydin was quick to finish off the drink. Kaya was amazed he didnt seem affected by it in the least. She went for another drink, only about half done with it as he put the stew into a cooler pot and dished out the bowls. Her eyebrows raised in surprise at his offer to help feed the Pokemon that evening. While she welcomed the help she felt it was a little odd given it was her job. The drink isgood, she managed to say with an almost cringing grin. I think, its not something Ive had before and itswowreally strong, she added with a laugh as he set out the bowls. But, yeah, its good once youre used to it. The stew, however, was fantastic. Simple but very good. Sure fancy, exotic meals were good but there was something so comforting about a good, simple stew. It actually felt kind of nice, sitting there with Aydin, eating their dinner after a good day of work. After years of camping or curled up wherever in a Pokemon Center it felt nice to have somewhere permanent to be and with such pleasant company. Kaya managed to finish the drink and the full bowl of stew, plus a second bowl. She shared some bits of vegetable with Pikachu. Candy was his favorite but he had a healthy appetite and would eat just about anything. She stood up to help clear dishes, her knees just a little unsteady. You know I havent askedwhat work do you do AyderMr. Durov? Do you have hopes to be a researcher like Professor Oak and Professor Elm? She had told herself not to be curious but she could hardly help it and, for some reason, she felt a little bolder. Bold enough to ask and nearly slip with proper formality. He was still her boss after all.