The waiter came and took their orders, Karl ordered something he couldn't even pronounce properly but insisted it sounded fancy, Adrian chose the quietest dish possible (herb soup), Julian went for roasted buns and a fruity tea, and Milo… ordered two plates of rainbow noodles and a sweet bun.
The food arrived quickly, hot and aromatic.
And chaos followed.
"Milo! Don't eat so fast!" Ruby warned as Milo stuffed the colorful noodles into his mouth like they'd disappear if he blinked.
"I can't help it! They're sooo good!" Milo said with puffed cheeks, his voice muffled.
Karl was eyeing the dessert tray from across the room like it was treasure. "Wife," he said seriously. "I need that triple-layer pie. I've never needed anything more."
"You literally just ate two dishes," Ruby replied.
"I'm growing," Karl said proudly.
Julian chuckled quietly, handing Karl a napkin to wipe his face. "At this rate, you'll grow into a ghost ball."
Karl gasped. "You dare?!"
