Heath took Ada to the vegetable market, and only after they arrived did he realize just how popular Ada was. Practically everyone knew him. Still, thinking about it, that seemed normal enough. He was a Dragonite, after all. Dragon-type Pokémon were generally very rare, and seeing a Dragonite in a small place like Pallet Town was even harder. If Professor Oak had not lived here, Heath thought many people might never have seen a Dragonite in their entire lives.
"You're pretty popular, huh?" Heath glanced at Ada beside him. Ada scratched his head with a goofy grin, his tail swishing back and forth. Heath pursed his lips. Just look at that face of someone who had it all.
"What would you like to eat? Pick out the ingredients, and I'll make it for you." Heath glanced at Ada and asked calmly. Ada hesitated, then stretched out a claw and pointed at a stall. Heath went over to look. They sold beef there, so it seemed Ada wanted beef. Just then, Heath also saw the food requirements appearing above Ada's head, which gave him some ideas.
Before long, Heath had bought his ingredients and brought Ada back to the food truck, letting the Pokémon out as well. Mew was not in the food truck at the moment. Had Mew sensed Ada's presence and hidden, or had Mew gone out to play again?
Heath thought going out to play was more likely. After all, a Pokémon like Mew was a playful little thing.
Watching Ada sit obediently in a chair waiting for his meal, Heath smiled. He planned to make beef and potato stew for Ada today. It was a very traditional beef dish, known for its delicious, tender beef, complemented by soft potatoes and a distinctive aroma. Ladle some broth over