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Post by FelixSparks on Oct 25, 2016 2:48:09 GMT
"Sweet ingredients? Sure, but no promises they'll all taste sweet!" He grins, throwing a few droplets into the pan and beginning to heat it up. He began cooking, a flurry of motion as he prepared his snacks, moving with feeling moreso than thought. He had his rhythm down, and soon the sweet smell of honey emanated from his stall. He already had a few ideas, frying up some crispy, flaky pastries while drizzling and filling them with honey, ending up with a few servings of small balls of flaky goodness filled with sweet honey. After rinsing his pan quickly, he quickly whipped up a few more sour candies, deciding to go with small boxes of a bunch of chewy sour gummies rather than the large sour jawbreakers, hoping the gummies would be more popular with children and couples who wanted to share. With the two lighter fares finished, he quickly moved on to the main course as it were, pulling out a large pie pan and beginning to make an Oran Berry pie, using some pieces he'd picked up during his shopping the other day. He grinned as he pulled out a jar of Razz Berry preserves, using it to top the completed pie and add a bit of zest to the dish. He left it warming over Cass, placed on a rack while the pokemon relaxed underneath it, but still on full display to the customer. This way, the pie would be hot and ready whenever the customer was ready to eat it! He hoped this was enough preparations... He didn't want to lose here. Worst case scenario, he'd have to think up something on the fly again, like he always did!
"I think I'm ready... And just in time. Any longer and people would have already started walking by!"
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Post by kagemaru656 on Oct 28, 2016 18:35:43 GMT
Gilford meanwhile is busy kneading, mixing, putting together all the dough, fillings, chocolate chips, of the various confectioneries that he bakes, timing perfectly so he can get maximum use out of the oven before customers show up, and afterwards took, though he slows down a little as it gets closer to the busy hours. Decorating his stand now are all manner of small cakes, frosted enticingly, and donuts and cookies. With this kind of spread it won't be too hard to pull customers in.
Zach spoke correctly, and only a little after he had spoken people start milling through.
[Give a description and a charm roll as you try to entice the crowd over to your stall]
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Post by FelixSparks on Oct 28, 2016 21:22:52 GMT
Zach grins, clearing his throat and calling out to the crowds entering the market, a wild look in his eyes. He always did get so fired up when it came to cooking, and a rival who was as pumped as he was? He found it hard to control himself... So hard that his aura started licking the edges of his stall, a brilliant orange color enveloping in a flame all his own, his fighting spirit burning at him and pushing him further. He turned to the crowd, beginning his calls. "Come one come all! Today only, a showdown for the ages! The Intellectual Baker versus the Instinctual Chef! Which will prevail?! The calm and collected science of baking, or the fiery gut instinct of passion?! Only you can decide! So step right up, try what you like, don't be afraid to come back for seconds! We'll be here all day, so you can try as much as you like!"He only hoped that people would stop by his cart as well. It wouldn't do any good if all he did was draw people to Gilford's stand... Charm roll, AP spent. Fymay6CT4d6+1 4d6+1
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Post by kagemaru656 on Oct 29, 2016 18:46:01 GMT
"Yes come! And judge for yourself how much bette my creations are!" despite his big words, the crowd seems to be favouring Zach's stall. He appears to be working on something special to blow Zach out of the water.. Does Zach have time to prepare something to counter this? [Give me a plan to counter this and an intuition roll to pull it off]
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Post by FelixSparks on Oct 30, 2016 1:50:11 GMT
Zach notices Gilford working on something and grins, pulling out a baking tray and pressing some graham crackers into the cups to create the base before loading them up with chocolate chips. Turns out loading up on this sweet stuff for the next time the group camped out hadn't been a bad idea at all. He placed the tray on a sheet above Cass, letting her warm up the cups and melt the chocolate. They wouldn't be ready for another minute or two, but already the scent of chocolate filled the air, tantalizing customers with the sweet fragrance. They'd be done soon, but that was only part one of his plan. The second would require Cass to come onto the counter and take orders as Zach pulled a large bag of marshmallows from his storage. The more savvy customers may have already realized what this combination meant, but Zach was going to make smores in front of them, with marshmallows toasted as the customer desired! He only hoped this idea would be enough to keep everyone happy. Intuition + AP sBCZoHLj5d6+1
Cause everyone likes smores. 5d6+1
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Post by kagemaru656 on Oct 30, 2016 15:10:00 GMT
Gilford pulls out and presents a gorgeous cake, with some mix of sweet scents and spices that spread out from his stall, pulling people in. His jaw drops though as he sees the reactions of the crowd heading to your live-cooked smores! It's so simple, such sweet easy treats, but it completely blew his complex craft of spices out of the way! Cake is nice, but everyone loves smores! Both stalls see some seriously good turnovers this day, as rumours spread of their competition, but Zach manages to keep ahead with his treats and ideas. Some time later, as the crowd is dwindling and the day is closing, the two get the chance to talk again. Gilford comes over, more humbly than this morning. "Well, you sure showed me, huh?"
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Post by FelixSparks on Oct 30, 2016 15:39:43 GMT
Zach laughed loudly, clapping a hand on Gilford's back in a friendly manner and pulling the baker closer. "You're kidding,right? When you pulled out that cake I thought it was over! If it weren't a contest to attract people it probably would be over! Besides... this just puts me at one win. Next time we meet... Man I'm already getting excited! Give me your number before I forget so we can schedule another showdown somewhere!"
The match had been exhilarating, much different from cooking against a shopkeep, this had been a test of not only his skill behind the counter but also improvisation and attracting people himself. He couldn't have asked for a better rival today... This was why traveling was so exciting!
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Post by kagemaru656 on Nov 2, 2016 22:12:20 GMT
"Hey, now. I'm not just gonna give my number out to any random guy... But I'll tell you what, I'm always in this market if you want to go again." He says with a sheepish grin. "Well, most of the time anyway."
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Post by FelixSparks on Nov 5, 2016 3:48:35 GMT
Zach nods, his grin fading a bit. "That just means I'll have to swing back some time, huh? Make sure you don't go slacking off while I'm traveling! Our next showdown will shake not only this city, but maybe even the whole country!" He nods, extending his hand to shake Gilford's.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Nov 6, 2016 9:15:48 GMT
"Oh next time it won't go as smoothly for you, I'll tell you that" He accepts the handshake, shaking firmly. "Guess it's already time to clean up for today... Well this cook off certainly got both of us out there."
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Post by FelixSparks on Nov 10, 2016 22:35:05 GMT
Zach grins, nodding. "Yeah, I think people are gonna know our names from here on out... I've actually gotta go catch up with my friends, so I'll see you later!" Having already finished most of his cleaning, Zach speeds through cleaning up his stall and hurries to the pokemon center to meet up with the rest of his team.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Nov 16, 2016 10:07:26 GMT
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 5, 2017 22:06:05 GMT
Over the week of running the stall Zach manages to make another 10000 Pokéyen, and he has another 2000 in food scrap he had stocked by the end of the last day.
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Post by FelixSparks on Apr 24, 2017 16:06:58 GMT
Zach made his way back to the store some point that week after making some money, buying two of the knives. The straight edge and the hunting knife seemed to suit him best. Not only could he use them for dismantling parts of tougher pokemon, but they'd come in handy if they met anyone who wished his friends harm. With a happy smile he tucked them into either side of his belt, with his main cooking knife now stored reverently in a case in his backpack.
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Post by kagemaru656 on Apr 24, 2017 16:13:06 GMT
The salesperson takes his $4000, warns him to be safe and then wishes him safe travels.
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