That I understand. But it looks like you have some proficiency in cooking-- I might have to ask you for your recipes, given that I need to better my own if I plan on creating a cafe back in Johto.

[ he grabs one of the appetizers, humming as he takes a bite. if there was one thing that becoming human gave him, it was getting the taste buds to truly appreciate food. ]

There were people who had access to familiars, yes. They were few and far between, but they are indeed similar to the pokemon that we use in our day to day lives. It wasn't that much of an adjustment on my part.