For a time, the room held only the clink of bowls and spoons and the contented sounds of eating. Everyone was immersed in the supreme deliciousness and comfort brought by the Royal Jelly.
Before long, the partners had cleaned their dinners spotless, their bowls and plates gleaming as though they had been washed.
But Eevee, even after licking its bowl three times, still wanted more. It jumped onto Xinhai's lap and looked up at him with big, wet eyes, gently pawing at his clothes as it let out a soft, spoiled cry. "Vee~" (Xinhai, I still want some... just a little bit, okay?)
Though the other partners did not beg as directly as Eevee, they all turned their eyes toward Xinhai with the same expectation.
Xinhai himself licked his lips, still seeming to taste that wonderful flavor lingering in his mouth.
Still, he firmly shook his head and patted Eevee's little head. "No, Eevee. Royal Jelly is too precious, and there's only so much of it. We have to make it last. We'll have some more tomorrow, all right?"
At that, Eevee's ears and tail drooped, its little face filled with disappointment.
But it knew Xinhai was right. It could only let out a reluctant "Vee," hop down from his lap, and run back to its empty bowl. It carefully licked it one last time before unwillingly handing the bowl over to Xinhai.
The other partners also withdrew their gazes. Blaziken calmly began regulating its breathing, while Gardevoir closed her eyes to meditate and digest the energy within her body.
Xinhai gathered the partners' tableware and carefully washed it clean.
Then, bringing every partner except Blaziken, Sandile, and Alolan Golem, he took them into the bathroom one by one for a comfortable hot bath, washing away the dust and sweat