The ice cream shop was tucked into a quiet street, its pastel-painted walls and warm lights a stark contrast to the earlier chaos. Once inside, the group settled into a corner booth, and the mood shifted almost instantly.
Aria and Asger, who had joined them along the way, acted like children in a candy store. Aria clapped her hands excitedly as she read the menu, her eyes sparkling with delight.
"Asger, look! They have dragonfruit flavor!"
Aria exclaimed, nudging the half-dragon, who looked equally thrilled.
"Finally, something worthy of my taste!"
Asger declared, puffing out his chest as he ordered an extravagant sundae that towered like a mountain.
Bianca, ever the responsible one, tried to rein them in but ended up indulging herself as well, ordering a colorful array of desserts. But she was a kid as well, and she fell to the temptation of ice-cream as well.
"Don't start without me. I want to choose my own flavor as well.