Chapter 97：Pilav

Everything was beautifully placed on the table, It was possible to eat.

Firuz-Mirzo sat at the head of the table, Aghabay on his right hand, Li-Ban on his left, after Barno, Dara, was sitting next to Aghabay. And on the left is Fang, Baraz and the driver.

In the east, the part where Dara lived, there was an important coin in the seating at the table. Usually, the most delicious and freshest dishes in the homes of the elite, which have moved away from ancient traditions, were at the beginning of the table. And the most unsuccessful food, burnt, not fresh, raw, was put at the end of the table. But this fundamentally violated the traditions of the East, since everyone at the table is equal. And for all people, whether rich, poor, influential and not influential, it was necessary to serve the same food. Since otherwise, the owner who neglected the tradition would have received sin on his soul. And they would say about him that he is greedy and one who does not refuse to follow the traditions of his ancestors. But that would be said only for the eyes, since usually, people from the elite were very vindictive and cautious.

Firuz-Mirzo was not one of those venal aristocrats who tried to divide food into "Svoi" and "Aliens".

In the center of the table put a large dish with food - pilaf.

Firuz-Mirzo was the first to take rice as the oldest, he took it with his right hand, Baraz and Aghabay followed his example, Barno bulged her eyes, Li-Ban and Fang followed Baraz's example. They knew that in another country, it was necessary to follow the traditions of the country of arrival, so they showed respect for another culture. They also needed to work in Small-Ahn, and to gain the support of an influential figure such as Lieutenant General, as well as a security adviser in one very influential organization in Small-Ahn, would not be out of place.

Dara looked around, there were no spoons on the table, and he calmly also began to eat with his hand. There was a technique for this. The hand was first washed with soap and water. Wiped with a towel. They made the right hand with a boat, and with their thumb, they moved the rice to the mouth.

If you want, you will eat, such a way of eating was known since the 4th century AD and survived until the 50-60s of the 20th century. And then gradually the spoons replaced this traditional way of eating.

Barno was forced to join in the fun, otherwise, she would have remained hungry.

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At night, Fang and Dara exchanged information. They decided earlier to finish looking for "Fishermen" in the mountains and come to the Base, and then leave for the mountains, a little higher, and continue the search. And they decided to watch what they found already in the city, away from prying eyes. That's what they decided!

In the morning, Baraz, Dara, Barno, Fang, and Driver went to the "Fishermen" mountains. They needed to see the two remaining points.