Alvin had thought that the high-ranking Lama would come over and greet their group or something...
Instead, the Lama merely walked over, gave them a slight nod and smile, then sat on a large rock beside the entrance to the felt tent and began murmuring scriptures that Alvin and the others couldn't understand at all...
Aisopan presented a khata to every visiting Knight...
Once the Knights respectfully approached the iron spear the Lama had set up and tied on the khata they had brought as an offering, she led them to the prepared dining table and began arranging their seats.
Seeing the completely bare table, Aisopan grabbed Lin Hai and rushed into the felt tent, as if seeking help. They brought out a large basin of Butter Tea that no one had touched.
Of course, there was also the bizarre-looking Tsampa left over from lunch...
Alvin felt terrible watching the girl try to entertain their guests with that stuff...
Looking at the welcoming men, some of whom had even brought their own drinks, Alvin smiled and spread a plastic sheet over the dining table, which had been hastily put together from logs...
Then he generously poured the remaining layers of lamb from the huge milk pot onto it. He also cheerfully added the Garlic Lobster and Garlic Abalone that nobody seemed particularly interested in...
Seeing the men's baffled looks, Alvin smiled broadly and said, "I don't know the customs of the Tibetan people...
"But I think sharing good food with friends is the best way to show them hospitality!"
As he spoke, Alvin sniffed and looked at the metal flask in the hands of a burly man with a mustache and an ornate Tibetan robe...
He smiled appreciatively and said, "That must be Highland Barley Wine...
"You've brought me wine,