Cameran Palace, the Royal Kitchen.
Philip Filet Mignon's dessert Workshop.
Afternoon sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows, casting patterns of light and shadow across the Royal Kitchen of Cameran Palace.
Philip wiped his hands and took off his apron, which was dusted with icing sugar. A faint smile rested on his face.
The mingled scents of caramel, cream, and toasted flour filled the room, along with Alcremie's sweet fragrance.
Just a little earlier, Philip had been humming a tune as he carefully checked a freshly baked batch of Cherry Financiers.
That was when Li Wei walked in with a smile.
Philip paid him no mind, so long as he did not interfere with his dessert making.
Seeing Li Wei stare intently at the desserts he had made on the display wall, Philip felt quite pleased.
Li Wei presented the Parchment Recommendation Letter Queen Arianna had given him and got straight to the point. "Mr. Philip, I'd like to learn dessert making from you."
After glancing at the Royal Seal on it, Philip washed and dried his hands before accepting the parchment.
"Li Wei, a Pokémon Breeding Master?"
Philip murmured softly, his plump face betraying little reaction.
He did not mind Li Wei hearing him.
A guest recommended by Queen Arianna certainly deserved attention.
But inwardly, he did not expect much-different trades were worlds apart.
What could a Pokémon expert possibly discuss with him about the finer points of desserts?
Nothing more than a few polite compliments, surely.
Learn dessert making? Did he really have what it took?
Philip still had his doubts about the young Li Wei.
He looked Li Wei over. Handsome and neatly dressed, he had a modest demeanor and bright, focused eyes.
Hmm... hard to say whether he'd make a good pastry chef.
*But he could