The dinner gradually returned to its usual noise, but the earlier excitement still lingered in the air.
Amon decided it was enough for today. He stopped talking to Scarlett and quietly finished his meal. The rest of the dinner passed in silence between them.
After eating, they collected their plates and returned them to the counter.
Scarlett gave Amon one last glance and left the canteen.
As if nothing had happened, Amon walked toward his friends, casually humming under his breath. His posture was relaxed, hands behind his head, like a man who had just achieved something great instead of narrowly escaping death.
"What's up, guys?" he asked lightly.
The moment he stopped in front of them, he noticed their expressions.
Julian was biting his lip so hard it looked painful. Ethan had turned his face away, shoulders shaking violently. Katherine was covering her mouth, her eyes sparkling with amusement. A few others in their group weren't even trying to hide their laughter anymore.
