"Oh, it all looks delicious!"
"Barbecue Serperior would love!"
"Here's a flavor Leafeon likes... and something Rillaboom likes, too..."
"Rawst Berries, a specialty from around Lake Valor. I should buy some for Applin..."
"Boss, what's this chili powder made from? Actually, give me five pounds. It's really spicy? That's fine. My Pokémon like it."
"What's this Pokémon item? It makes Water-type Pokémon more sensitive to Water-type energy? Would it work for Grass-type Pokémon? Hey, boss, don't look at me like I'm an idiot. I'm serious!"
As they walked, the snacks piled higher and higher in Ye Lan's hands. Once the chef started browsing, he couldn't stop. If an ingredient looked fresh or unfamiliar, he bought some.
Since nothing cost much, Ye Lan barely bothered to haggle. From beginning to end, he just kept buying.
The area around Pastoria City was humid and full of wetlands. Ye Lan discovered that the mushrooms in its forests were surprisingly good. He could buy more to take home and save for Amoonguss's soup.
Jenny Li followed behind Ye Lan, mindful of her duty and constantly watching the movements of the dense crowd around them.
After they had walked a while, though, curiosity got the better of her. "You remember exactly what your Pokémon like. Aren't you going to buy anything for yourself?"
Ye Lan didn't turn around. Browsing the stalls on either side, he waved a hand. "I'm a Trainer. What I like is my Pokémon. As for anything else... does cooking for them count?"
"Awooo~"
While the two talked, Mightyena brought up the rear at Jenny Li's feet, its eyes fixed on the grilled meat Ye Lan was carrying. It kept swallowing, but its fellow police Pokémon, Houndoom, soon shook its head to stop it.
As police Pokémon, they had always been strictly