Chapter 88 - The Restaurant Incident (1/2)
A/N: This scene is the mandatory restaurant incident scene and is, of course, a cliche. Let this author partake in the entourage, too.
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”Please take this seat. A waiter would be taking your order soon.”
The host smiled and left with giddy steps. After all, it isn't easy to come across a 25 coin tip and for Nik's generous tip, he received a seat in well-lit area with the lower levels of the city visible from the location.
Of course, Sokka and Nik were forced to sit together while the girls took the three seats opposite to them and took the small board that had today's dishes, main dish and the chef's recommendation written over it.
”I want to try this Cat Hen leg and a plate of Dry Pineapple!”
Yue immediately picked two dishes while Katara smiled.
”You should probably try the raspberry blend alongside these two.”
”Eh? You know about these dishes?”
Karna and Yue looked at Katara, who simply shrugged.
”Well, we ate a lot while we traveled...”
Katara stopped in her tracks as the surroundings grew awkward while Nik rubbed his chin and spoke slowly.
”I'll probably try the same thing as Ignit. A large serving of Elephant Koi.”
”What? You do not want to try that, dude. Not only does it feel a bit hard to chew, but it also fills your stomach way too quickly.”
Sokka immediately spoke while Nik shrugged.
”If they can eat it, why shouldn't I?”
This time, Karna spoke with an exasperated expression.
”Nik... your tendencies are growing way out of hand. You should try something else, what do you think, Katara? Any recommendations?”
While Katara took a moment to realise that Aang may have disappeared just like the previous Avatar, she sighed loudly and pointed at three dishes once again.
”Why don't you try a platter of roasted Koi Tail with a bowl of chili soup and peanut plateau as a dessert?”
As Nik frowned, a shrill voice suddenly broke their chat.
”I said, I want to take that Table! And now that you tried to stop me, I WILL SIT ON THAT TABLE!!”
Though arrogant, the high-pitched voice felt nothing but disturbing as Nik strained his neck upwards to look past the girls and found a thin youth garbed in extravagant green robes followed by a group of rowdy youths that gave no fucks about the elder host trying to persuade them.
”Well... isn't he the rude one.”
Sokka muttered while Nik shrugged.
”Let's just change the seats.”
Nik shrugged and got up, meanwhile, Sokka looked at him with quite a shocked expression, making him frown.
”What? Anything on my face?”
Nik asked out while Sokka shook his head.
”I just thought that you would kick his ass.”
”Fighting a group just to win a seat in a restaurant. Sorry, I am not that bored.”
Nik shrugged while Yue and Karna nodded seriously after hearing Nik's words. In reality, the two girls were ready to help Nik should the need arise, but Nik's statement opened a new oath if thinking for them.
He was right. Why should he even bother arguing about a table seat? He can simply change the seat and save himself from the trouble of arguing with an idiot and then dirtying his hand if things grew physical.
”See? Now back off! I like that seat!!!”
The youth immediately rushed towards the seat and sat at the corner most seat and looked at the lower levels of the city with rather excited eyes. But after a few moments, he looked towards Nik and grinned.
”Yo! Thanks, man! Hey, boss, his group's meals are on my tab!”
He immediately waved at the host before raising his cup of water towards Nik and smiling happily. Nik shrugged with a smile and raised his own glass before ordering a few dishes when a waiter came running towards them.
”He is... quite the pleasant one.”
Karna muttered while Nik smiled.