We sat there for a while longer, finishing off the last of the skewers and rice, the plates nearly licked clean.
Noel leaned back with a satisfied sigh, patting his stomach. "Man, I forgot how good street food tastes after grinding in the Rift."
I chuckled softly, dabbing my mouth with a napkin. "Yeah. It's the little things, huh?"
He shot me a grin, his eyes still carrying that lingering spark. "So, you're really heading back in after this?"
I gave him a firm nod. "Yeah. There's no time to waste."
Noel shook his head in mock disbelief, laughing. "Damn, Nile… or should I say, Blank. You're really gonna shock the world again, huh?"
I smirked, standing up and stretching my arms over my head. "Guess I can't help it."
He snorted, standing up beside me. "Well, don't forget us little guys when you're breaking records, alright?"
I gave him a solid pat on the shoulder. "I won't. Just make sure when I call you, you're ready to step up."
