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Post by ninestarryskies on Feb 9, 2023 16:04:43 GMT -7
Finch was getting quite good at shaping the breads already. A few of the loaves came out a little wonky, but being quite skilled at certain tasks and seeing how the cutting of the loaves affected the final product, he quickly began producing nicer and nicer loaves. He didn't have the hang of the croissant folding techniques, so Palma had to come and assist with most of those, but the piping of fillings for donuts and cream sticks was simple enough and Finch's breads became quite beautiful as the day progressed.
Radiance was having quite an easy time keeping the fire at the right temperature, much more easily than last time, and so Palma and Finch had the Charmander running trays from the back to the front and vice-versa. A few times, the oven got a little too hot or cold, but she was quick to correct its course and even quicker to move the trays around in the busy bakery. Finch was impressed with how much his Pokemon had improved in such a short time; she'd been too shy to make eye contact just a few days prior, and now she was even saying hello to some of the bakery customers. She seemed to get along great with Palma, too, but then again, who didn't? The baker was quite outgoing and sweet. Poke Job Tier 1, Restaurant (Fire/Electric) Palma's Bakery, Post 2{Post Info} 2/5 Wild Pokemon 6/25 NPC 23/40 Wise Glasses 15/3 Travel
Radiance Charmander F Level 8 HP 50/50 Blaze Scratch | Growl Dragon Tail | Smokescreen Exp: 5/18
Jiji Purrloin M Level 6 HP 40/40 Limber Scratch | Growl Sand Attack | Fake Out Exp: 13/16
Weedle M Level 4 HP 30/30 Run Away Poison Sting | String Shot Exp: 13/15
Items: Poke Ball x ∞ Luxury Ball x1 Potion x ∞
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Post by ninestarryskies on Feb 9, 2023 16:14:12 GMT -7
Later in the afternoon, once there were less customers coming in at once and Palma could come into the kitchen and assist a bit more, she helped Finch with his dough folding technique, which was what gave the croissants those lovely layers that made them so tasty. Being Finch's favorite baked good, he really wanted to get it just right, and finally, after many attempts that had ended up sullenly eaten or tossed to Radiance to either chomp out of mid-air or burn to a crisp, Finch had the perfect batch of the pastry ready to go. He'd filled some with chocolate and some with a strawberry jam and cream cheese mixture, and the next few customers that entered went nuts for these confectionaries and bought all of them up. Finch, who was usually quite egotistical and confident, was so proud that his croissants sold out so fast that he nearly cried; embarrassed, he had to go hide in the walk-in fridge for a bit where nobody could look at him. When he came back, he and Palma and Radiance all silently pretended that nothing happened at all, but smiled at Finch and congratulated him. Poke Job Tier 1, Restaurant (Fire/Electric) Palma's Bakery, Post 3{Post Info}3/5 Wild Pokemon 7/25 NPC 24/40 Wise Glasses 16/3 Travel
Radiance Charmander F Level 8 HP 50/50 Blaze Scratch | Growl Dragon Tail | Smokescreen Exp: 6/18
Jiji Purrloin M Level 6 HP 40/40 Limber Scratch | Growl Sand Attack | Fake Out Exp: 14/16
Weedle M Level 4 HP 30/30 Run Away Poison Sting | String Shot Exp: 14/15
Items: Poke Ball x ∞ Luxury Ball x1 Potion x ∞
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Post by ninestarryskies on Feb 9, 2023 16:20:45 GMT -7
Radiance was doing quite well still, but with not as many trays to run, she kept hopping up next to Finch on a stool to watch him work with doughs and icings and cream fillings. She was fascinated by the whole process, taking flour, water, something called yeast that resembled a grain, and whatever other things had to go into each kind of dough, watching it turn into goop, then watching it be worked into a good dough and making its way into the proofing area to puff up a while, then baking it and watching - and smelling - it become a lovely loaf of bread. The cakes were similar; lots of flour, milk, eggs, butter, and some kind of flavoring was whipped together in a big bowl, then dumped into a tray, and then it was a spongy sweet cake and the frosting was slathered on top to make it beautiful. The icing process was nice to watch too, and Radiance almost let the oven burn out once while mesmerized by some of Palma's techniques for making the cupcakes look like dreams.
She quickly corrected the oven, but still.
Finally, evening rolled around and the bakery was closed for the day. Finch was given another envelope of money and a bag of what he was choked up to find were the last half-dozen chocolate croissants he'd made himself. Radiance got to pick a treat from the case again, and she chose a cupcake that looked like Volcarona's fiery visage this time. The spots and beautiful red moth wings had caught her eye, and she liked the contrast of the blue eyes on the tiny dark chocolate head. She ate it entirely before even exiting the bakery. Poke Job Tier 1, Restaurant (Fire/Electric) Palma's Bakery, Post 4
Job complete! Gained Fresh Water x 1 Radiance gained 8 exp! Fritter grew to level 5!
{Post Info} 4/5 Wild Pokemon 8/25 NPC 25/40 Wise Glasses 17/3 Travel
Radiance Charmander F Level 8 HP 50/50 Blaze Scratch | Growl Dragon Tail | Smokescreen Exp: 15/18
Jiji Purrloin M Level 6 HP 40/40 Limber Scratch | Growl Sand Attack | Fake Out Exp: 15/16
Weedle M Level 5 HP 40/40 Run Away Poison Sting | String Shot Exp: 1/16
Items: Poke Ball x ∞ Luxury Ball x1 Potion x ∞ Fresh Water x 2
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Post by ninestarryskies on Feb 9, 2023 16:32:43 GMT -7
It was time to go looking for wild Pokemon for Fritter the Weedle to fight, even with as late as it was in the day. Radiance and Finch made their way up to Route 2, scouring the tall grass and surrounding trees for a wild Pokemon to battle. The switch training seemed to be working out nicely for Fritter, and Finch figured Radiance would appreciate her own workout tonight after a long day of bakery work. Finally, a very large Rattata emerged from the grass. He looked very, very cross and started the fight unceremoniously. Finch had to quickly have Radiance step back so he could get Fritter out of his ball, which infuriated the wild Pokemon even more. Wild Rattata level 7 appeared! Weedle was switched out! Radiance was put in! Rattata used Quick Attack! Radiance used Dragon Tail! 10/50 Rattata was defeated!
Radiance gained 3 exp! Radiance grew to level 9! Fritter gained 3 exp!
Jiji grew to level 7!{Post Info} 0/5 Wild Pokemon 9/25 NPC 26/40 Wise Glasses 18/3 Travel
Radiance Charmander F Level 9 HP 10/70 Blaze Scratch | Growl Dragon Tail | Smokescreen Exp: 2/19
Jiji Purrloin M Level 7 HP 50/50 Limber Scratch | Growl Sand Attack | Fake Out Exp: 1/17
Weedle M Level 5 HP 40/40 Run Away Poison Sting | String Shot Exp: 5/16
Items: Poke Ball x ∞ Luxury Ball x1 Potion x ∞ Fresh Water x 2
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Post by ninestarryskies on Feb 9, 2023 19:16:16 GMT -7
It occurred to Finch that if he took Radiance and Fritter together to a place with stronger Pokemon, like Route 3, Fritter might gain a greater benefit from the switch-out training until he could perhaps hold his own against the wild Pokemon himself. He told Radiance as much, and they set off back to Viridian. He'd train for a bit longer this evening, then stay at the Pokemon Center overnight and head back out after some rest, if it was too tiring to head all the way back to Viridian. At his apartment, Finch grabbed some pajamas, clothes for the following days, and a few toiletries. He thought to grab snacks, but there wasn't much for portable foods; he managed to grab a bag of hard pretzels and a little package of grocery store cookies, and a couple of bottles of water. Soon, Finch and Radiance headed out, trudging through Route 2 to find their way to Viridian Forest. {Post Info}1/5 Wild Pokemon 10/25 NPC 27/40 Wise Glasses 19/3 Travel
Radiance Charmander F Level 9 HP 10/70 Blaze Scratch | Growl Dragon Tail | Smokescreen Exp: 3/19
Jiji Purrloin M Level 7 HP 50/50 Limber Scratch | Growl Sand Attack | Fake Out Exp: 2/17
Fritter Weedle M Level 5 HP 40/40 Run Away Poison Sting | String Shot Exp: 6/16
Items: Poke Ball x ∞ Luxury Ball x1 Potion x ∞ Fresh Water x 2
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