As Rudy left the school building and made his way towards the school gates, he felt the weight of the day's events on his shoulders. His thoughts were consumed by the mysteries of time travel, his interaction with Rize, and the revelations that had unfolded.
Suddenly, a strong grip on his shoulder jolted him from his reverie. Rudy turned around to find Eric standing there. "Where are you headed?" Eric asked, his face filled with curiosity.
Rudy, still processing everything that had transpired, replied, "I'm going home, Eric."
Eric's eyes lit up with enthusiasm as he asked, "Want to play some soccer? The guys are getting a game together."
Rudy thought for a moment, tempted by the idea of joining in the fun. However, he shook his head and said, "I appreciate the offer, but I've got something I need to take care of at home."
