At the Theme Park in Jubilife City,
inside Li Wei's private Workshop.
The afternoon sunlight streamed through the bright windows onto the tidy workbench, and the mingled fragrance of various Berries filled the Workshop.
Li Wei and Dawn both wore aprons. An array of Berries, mixing bowls, and Poffin trays covered the workbench.
Curious, Latios and Latias had both come to the Workshop and hovered in one corner, watching the busy pair.
Rather than start making Poffins right away, Li Wei turned to Dawn, looking ready to test her.
"Dawn, what's the first step in making Poffins?"
Dawn immediately straightened up and answered fluently, as though responding to a question in class. "Understanding the Pokémon's flavor preferences and choosing the most suitable Berries!"
"Exactly."
Li Wei nodded approvingly. "Now, I've learned that Latias prefers sweet and dry Berries,
while Latios prefers spicy and sour ones.
Based on that,
which Berries would you choose for them?"
Dawn rubbed her chin, considering the question.
"Hmm... for sweet and dry flavors... a Mago Berry would be perfect.
It's sweet with a slightly dry taste. For spicy and sour flavors, the spiciness of a Cheri Berry paired with the sourness of... should work well!"
"A very good choice."
Li Wei looked pleased. "Then let's get started. You'll be the head chef today, and I'll be your assistant."
"Yes, teacher!" Encouraged, Dawn immediately got to work with renewed enthusiasm.
After traveling for some time, Dawn had gradually become skilled at working with Berries and making Poffins.
She expertly washed the Berries and removed their cores,
then placed them in the grinder separately according to the different recipes, grinding them into purées.
Her movements were brisk and efficient.
Li Wei watched quietly from beside her, occasionally offering reminders. "When grinding the Cheri Berries, you can leave