HANEUL took a spoonful of the seafood stew and blew on it before eating. The broth was hot and a little salty, with a strong seafood taste. There were chunks of crab, shrimp, and clams in the bowl, along with soft tofu and sliced vegetables. The spice was mild but enough to add some heat. He mixed some rice into the broth and took a bite. It was simple food, but after the long hike, it tasted better than anything he'd had in weeks. He reached for another spoonful without even thinking.
"Do you want soda?" Jeon Hyunsik asked suddenly.
Haneul looked up from his food and noticed the question wasn't directed at him specifically. It seemed like he was asking everyone at the table. That was fine by Haneul. He didn't care one way or the other, as long as he didn't have to talk to him directly.
Before anyone could answer, one of the staff members spoke up from the other table. "We can get drinks for everyone if you'd like," he said. "Just let us know what you want."
