"Do you always wake up this early?" Kael asked as we walked back to the cafeteria.
"I do," I replied.
"Do you not sleep?" he inquired further.
"I do," I said simply, not bothering to elaborate.
Kael chuckled. "You're a man of few words, Astron."
Lyra, bouncing along beside us, chimed in. "He's probably just focused, right? Always thinking about the next step."
Though it seemed like she had misunderstood something, I decided not to elaborate. I could not say when I slept; I remembered certain things, could I?
"Something like that."
As we entered the cafeteria, the smell of freshly prepared food filled the air. The place was already bustling with trainees, each one readying themselves for the day ahead.
Lyra and Kael joined the line with me, grabbing trays and selecting their breakfast. I opted for a balanced meal, focusing on protein and vegetables to replenish the energy I'd expended during my early training.
