Tong Hua set a plate of puddings on the desk at the foot of the bed. Minccino and the Milcery gathered around the desk too, gazing longingly at the small, delicate cups of pudding.
"All right, all right, I know you want some." Tong Hua could not help laughing at the little ones' eager eyes. "These are for Ampharos to regain his strength. I'll make some for you later."
He picked up one cup of pudding, walked to the bedside, and handed it to Ampharos, who had already sat up. "Here, have something to eat first.
"This is my special recipe. I guarantee I haven't exaggerated its effects."
Ampharos accepted the pudding gratefully, cradling it carefully in his claws.
"Mewoo-"
"So the Tong Hua in this world can cook too."
The pudding gave off a sweet, delicate fragrance that reminded Ampharos of the desserts at Auntie Kangaskhan's Café, which he often visited in his own world.
He gently scooped up a piece with the little spoon, and the springy pudding jiggled on it.
"Ah." Ampharos opened his mouth and was just about to put the pudding inside.
"Chirr, chirr-" "Poyoyo-"
Just then, Minccino and the three Milcery beside him stared longingly at him, practically wearing the words "I want some" on their faces.
"Miu-Ming!" After one bite of pudding, Ampharos was instantly moved by its deliciousness!
He looked at the barely touched pudding in his claws, then at the little ones gazing at him expectantly, and gave a gentle, somewhat helpless smile.
He carefully held the pudding cup out to them, giving a low, friendly call. "Miu-Ming~"
"Here, you can have it."
Minccino's and the Milcery's eyes instantly shone like stars, but they restrained themselves and looked at Tong Hua first. Only after receiving his helpless nod of permission did