He pushed the thoughts aside.
For now, he simply wanted to be with her.
Neo opened the cupboards and checked what was there.
The basics were stocked: rice, eggs, vegetables, dried meat, and a few spices. It wasn't much, but it was enough.
He rolled up his sleeves and started preparing.
He rinsed the rice and set it to cook, then moved to the vegetables.
The knife moved steadily in his hand as he cut onions, peppers, and carrots into even slices.
He set them aside and cracked a few eggs into a bowl, whisking them until the mixture turned smooth.
The pan heated, oil sizzling faintly as he poured the eggs in first. He scrambled them lightly, then added the vegetables and diced meat.
The fragrance filled the small kitchen, warm and homely. When the rice finished cooking, he mixed everything together into a simple fried rice.
He didn't need to make anything extravagant. Simple food was enough to fill the stomach and calm the mind.
Neo set the table.
