Side Story: At the table (a)

"Just what kind of terrifying disaster was it? Did it hurt you, too?"

John has been living in this place for seven years, and never once had he seen this place vacant of the cocky gambling shops' owners.

"You are looking at it."

Elliot's words caught John off guard.

"Huh? What do you mean?

John blinked his eyes innocently, a baffled expression on his face.

"It's me," Elliot said after pointing at himself.

"Oh, I can see that happening."

A voice came from behind them. John and Elliot turned towards the source of the familiar voice and found out that Theo had finished the trial and teleported in the food stall next to them. He was eating braised pork and noodles, a drink that only adults can take was beside the noodle cup. Elliot realized that it was alcohol, but he didn't have any interest in it.

"Is it good?"

"Even though it's my first time having it, I can confidently say that it's good."