Ramen and Blood [Private]

The shear tide of customers continued flowing in without halt. Certainly that strange large man wasn't from Japan but that wasn't the only thing that pulled them in. His hardy nature, that booming voice, wrapped around each passing individual along with the strong aroma of food. Julia smirked softly and found enjoyment in, not only her food, but how he portrayed himself. He was unbound, remaining unrestrained by society. And Julia enjoyed that. She didn't hurry herself, as she was nearly through the bowl. And her glass of tea went well with lunch.

But the man's spiritual presence was larger than those who surrounded them. He wasn't very powerful but held potential, having an above average spiritual presence that would attract Hollow. It was dangerous and especially for his customers. Was he aware of the spiritual realm? That was to be discovered, as his Spiritual Pressure was between normal and above average. "It would be a shame if he perished." The food was good and she wouldn't mind coming here for the remainder of her tour for lunch.

Julia decided it would be best to get to know him a little better, and force herself into his life. Setting her bowl aside to be washed, she would move around to the back of the stand. "Today, I'll work for free!" Julia's sharp eyes were strong, and her smirk proud. She spoke aloud to the shop's owner and to those who worked as well. Washing her hands, she would begin cooking whatever was ordered. Having a decent grasp for cooking noodles. This would continue until closing time.

Time quickly passed by at the roman shop. Julia didn't really have any complaints besides how loud some of the customers were and their complaints about being slow. While Julia wasn't fast at cooking it was worth the wait. A few mistakes were made here and there, such as not having the noodles completely right but there weren't many complaints. She saw cooking as an art form like Brom must have. She could tell he proudly enjoyed cooking with passion just like she loved playing the violin.

Julia washed up and sighed deeply after the long day. She was tired physically and mentally. To her, the violin was less stressful and concerts tended to not be that loud, not until the end. She smiled with a tired expression and extended her hand to shake in response. "Julia is the name, and I'll gladly take that offer." She responded with slightly tired voice. "So do you think you could manage a chain of shops? It wouldn't be easy but passion can take you places you never thought possible."

Julia stretched her arms above her head and yawned. Bringing them back down, she crossed them underneath her chest. "People are lively around here, do you not have trouble? She asked somewhat concerned. Partly for those who came by but also because of possible Shinigami and Hollow.

Dangerous beasts without hearts were hunted down by few. Those who hunted The Heartless Beasts could only be one of few types of beings. The first were Shinigami, however, the man before her was no Shinigami. The second would be Quincy though they were a rarity. Humans were possible but their numbers were just as thin as Quincy these days. While he spoke she helped him put up the dishes and finish up whatever was needed before he would leave to go home. She had already helped out this much and it wasn't like she wasn't having fun helping him.

The way he spoke was funny. It was different than Japan's native citizens and far less formal. Bjorn was from a country that Julia couldn't think of off the top of her head. She chuckled. "An adventurer who fought monsters without hearts and cooks. He sounds like a great man. So have you ever seen one of these heartless beasts yourself?" Julia began wondering how much his father told him about Hollow. The beasts sounded like them but there were also many legends about monsters all across the world. Hollow weren't the only creatures who killed Humans to east or for fun.