New workers

When I returned to the dining room, Parker was nowhere to be found. Where had he gone? I wondered as I took my seat.

I resumed eating, and barely five minutes later, Ruby sneaked into the dining room, startling me.

"Moon goddess!" I gasped when I saw her sitting beside me.

"Why? Why do you look surprised?" She grinned.

"You..."

"You forgot about this? The ban was lifted."

"I didn't forget, but stop sneaking up on me; you'll make me pass out one of these days," I grumbled.

"I'm hungry; I haven't eaten today." She drew closer and began staring at my meal.

"What?" I asked, looking at her.

"That." She pointed.

"Go request yours; I'm sure they have more in the kitchen," I said.

"True, I'm sure they do. But can I do that?"

"Yeah. Why not?"

"Alright," she said, dropped her bag, and walked out of the room. Why is she being careful?

She returned seconds later with a plate of hash browns.