The warm scent of herbs filled the kitchen. Anos sat at the table, his small legs dangling, spoon in hand. The bowl of steaming soup before him carried a faint glow, as if the ingredients themselves were infused with life.
He scooped a mouthful and swallowed, his reddish-black eyes widening slightly. A wave of warmth coursed through his tiny body, easing the constant gnawing emptiness within. For the first time that morning, his stomach felt calm.
"Mmm… it's delicious," Anos praised, wiping his lips.
Celestia Ruth, seated across from him with her cup of tea, smiled knowingly.
"I made it with a few herbs and some spirit beast meat from the Starshade Forest. Normal food will never truly satisfy your Endless Hunger."
Her gaze softened, lingering on her son's small figure.
"But this… this should keep you content for a while."
