Inside the commercial district, there were many restaurants offering various cuisines from across the kingdom. Elen picked a cosy establishment that specialized in regional dishes, and we found a quiet table near the window.
When the server approached to take our orders, I gave my prepared excuse. "It seems like I'm still feeling a bit off from yesterday's travel," I said, placing a hand on my stomach with a slight grimace. "I think I'll just have some water for now. Please, go ahead and order whatever you'd like, Elen."
She looked at me with mild concern. "Are you sure? You should probably eat something, even if it's just light."
"I'll be fine," I assured her with a dismissive wave. "I'd rather not risk making myself feel worse. Besides, I'm more interested in hearing about your thoughts on the academy so far."
