Growth Quests

The sunlight started filtering from the horizon as the sun began slowly rising into view. It was early morning, and Lowell was already busy removing trays of beautifully smelling pastries from the oven.

”Boy, today sure is busy!” he sighed for just a moment, then gingerly continued reaching for more metal trays of the gorgeous jam treats. “I hope the party Bellacostians will like these at least! Then all my hard work will be worth it...” “Excuse me!” exclaimed a young voice. “Can I know what you’re doing?” A curious looking young pouflon was waving their hoof at Lowell, hoping to catch his attention. “Whatever those are, they look delicious!”

“Hi, I’m sorry but the bakery isn’t open today.” Lowell turned to the small hopeful lon. “There’s a big party today, and I’m trying my best to fulfill an order.”

Lowell was met with a pair of sad, teary looking eyes. “Oh no no no, please don’t cry! I’m just baking, see? These are jam pastries that I’ve made. You can stay and watch if you want, but I barely have time to attend to you, is that okay?”

The small blue pouflon stopped tearing up, and beamed a big smile. “Really mister? I’d love to watch you work!”

 “ The way you’re ba…king? Was it? Looks so masterful, and I love the sweet smell in the air. Your pastries look beautiful Mister!” the tiny lon spoke excitedly. Lowell smiled in return, and went back to work, being careful not to bump into the small lon as he began kneading fresh dough for the next batch. The tiny lon observed the baking process happily for the next few hours.