[ Xenk brightens as he notices Alucard, a smile rising to his face as he turns to speak to him. It's always good to see a friend, and a fellow Paladin besides. ]

I believe it is a shipment of dried squid.

[ Xenk points to a crate labeled 'Hornswaggle's Spicy Squid.' This is perhaps not a great boon? But it was a quest, you see. And that's why Xenk's bowl is empty and he's looking quite pleased with himself. ]

The rice balanced the pepper quite well.

[ It's not cheating if you're immortal and love spicy food, right. ]

Would you like to try some, Alucard? I am sure they could serve you a bowl.