Moments later After the Red Sashses Got Acquainted again with their Captain after a week of Sleep, a Surprise face made an Appearance, None other than King Ramze himself, the Sound of a cane clacking against the tile with him. Followed behind him were Ewu and Mau along with Aton and Geeve as well followed in behind him "Ah! Red Sash! You're Awake! Glad to see that you're in good Spirits!"
"Yep! Feelin' Good as...eh…new!" Leroy let out a groan as he cracked his neck to the side, a sting of soreness wracking through his body.
"Hmhm." The King chuckled under his breath. Resting a hand on his cane and stroking his beard "Seems like you've got some more recovery to go through. You know, that Mink Doctor of yours is one hell of a Practitioner. Had even the Doctors here in the Royal Palace surprised with teaching them something!"
"Shishishi! Yeah! That's Dezzi for you. They're the best Doctor I've seen." He said giving a Smirk to the Doctor Near him. Giving a small ruffle of their Blue Hair. The Voice of the King brought Leroy back to attention
"I couldn't help but over hear that you've missed 35 meals. " The King continued "And now that you're awake. I think that means it's time to celebrate the Victory Properly!" He said putting emphasis on having the Celebration be a true celebration
"A Feast!?" Leroy Shouted raising his hands in the air quickly "Ow." He quickly Retracted them before slipping his legs over the bed and standing up.
"Seems like food gets him going!" This King said with a Smirk to the Crew. They all simply gave a small sigh of amusement and nodded their head in agreement
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Sounds of Dishes Clattered against the Table of the Elaborate Grand Banquet Hall of the Palace. The Room was huge, with 30 foot ceilings, with a long elaborate table that Stretched wide down the middle of the Tile, perfectly in the middle of the room.
Scents of Salt, Meat, Sweets, Rich Aromas and Sharpness of Dishes Filled the Air. Meats sizzling, Spoons Hitting Bowls, Glasses of Liquor and Bottles Uncorking and Filling Glass.
One of the Major Foodstuffs on the banquet hall was Bread. Arabasta was Well known for their dishes involving Bread. From Tearing loaves to using flat breads known as Aish Baladi to scoop meat and food as opposed to using Silverware, There was not only one Kind Either. Another Bread Product known as 'Naan' was also served as well, and Finally Falafel, a Bread fried and filled with bean paste. all of these varieties filled the Table
There was more Widespread foods as well as opposed to just local, large Cuts of Beef still on the bone, Giant Shanks that were meant to be sliced into and served around. Though this was not what happened as the sight of such large meat enamored the captain. And he had an entire leg just for himself.
Fava Bean paste, Salads with Cucumber and Tomato With Parsley, Pickled Vegetables. So many Varieties of Traditional Foods all across the Table that just continued to be Served.
A huge Plate of Koshari, a Large Pasta Dish that was layered with Macaroni, Sauce, Rice, Lentils, sat near the middle.
But the Food didn't stop there Either. Any food that they Requested was cooked and Brought to them. Lobster, Fish, Poultry, Fried Meats, Salads and so on filled the Huge table.
All around the Room, the Medjay held their weapons stationary. Watching over the Pirate crew and the Royal Highnesses keenly.
The Crew had So much Space to Sit at. And Yet they All chose to sit so close to one another. Literally Shoulder to Shoulder. Kiki Next To Leroy. And her father at the Far end of the Table. Ewu, Mau, and Greeves near the Other end
"Yes! Lets Eat!" Leroy Shouted as he began to stretch his arms across the table, grabbing food from everywhere. Stuffing it in his face
Jeanne couldn't help but marvel at the spread of food before her. Even her stomach groaned in complaint now that she was relaxed about Leroy's well-being. She would wait a second for someone other than Leroy or Kale to start eating before letting out a laugh
"Careful you don't choke. We just got you back!" she exclaimed as she grabbed a nearby plate of what looked like marinara sauce with poached eggs in it. Plating up a few of the eggs and sauce and grabbing a piece of bread. She'd tear into it with a lot more energy than she'd normally eat until she'd suddenly pause. Face flushing.
"That's spicy!", she'd say with wide eyes as she started to fan herself and take a sip of water. "What is that?" she'd ask one of the servers as she would take another piece of bread sopping with egg and spicy sauce to her mouth.
"Shakshuka, miss. A dish made from tomatoes, peppers and egg." the server would say before returning to assisting other members of the feast.
"Noir you gotta try this! It's pretty good!", she would say as she got a big bite of it on a piece of naan bread and shoved it into Noir's mouth.
Noir nearly choked at the sudden food being shoved into his mouth, having already tried to chow down on a thick bite of a t-bone, dying to taste the marinades and seasonings they must've put on it. Hitting his chest with a fist a few times, he managed to swallow it all down comically.
It didn't take long for heat to hit him, signified by his eyes bugging out of his skull and his hand quickly scrabbling for his mug of beer (a thing he rarely drank, but it was a celebration!)
"What was that?!" Noir looked at Jeanne with his big eyes, panting as he tried to wave the heat away from his tongue. "That was TOO spicy! …Damn good, but man!" He quickly gulped down some more beer before sighing in relief and going back to his taste testing of everything, trying to place every spice he could taste in his mind and made a list of the seasonings he couldn't figure out.
Kirk was enjoying his buffet of salads and naan, vegetables and falafel. While he tried to stay polite as he ate… this was nearly as good as Noir's cooking… and he hadn't realized how starving he had been! Worrying over Leroy had got him caught up in his own concern. Plus, there was never this big of a serving for him when Noir cooked, considering how picky the Navigator was.
"Dezzi! You have to try the meats for me! And the lobster! Oooh, definitely try the koshari! It's so good!" Kirk beamed at the rabbit mink, peering at them before looking up at Kale bedside them, chuckling to himself as he watched the Swordsman enjoy himself… or at least… as much as he could with a constant, bland expression like that.
The Captain continued chowed down on many of the food stuffs in front of him. Drinking from the mug of alchohol and Chasing it with water, and a bottle of sode that he'd requested. It was certainly strange! But there was always a method to the madness that was Leroy!
"Tsh Is Sho Good!" He Said as he choked it all down. Kiki laughing next to him "Pehehe! Slow down or you'll Choke!"
The King Chuckled himself. It was certainly unsightly. But it was a forgivable act for the unquestionable deed that the captain had performed. That they all had done. "Pahaha! A mighty stomach for a Mighty man it seems!"
Though the Medjay were not as keen as their Monarchs. "These guys are animals...I get they helped but...Look at them..." Grimaced one of them. Whispering only for the other to hear near by. "Yeah...And they've made a mess too..."
Some grimaced at the fact that the Crew seemed to display a sense of disrespect. Others were even worried about the Fact of having Fishmen and Minks at the table. Though their comments remained hushed.
But the crew could care not.