Luke's concentration wavered as a new presence infiltrated the internet cafe. Swiftly disengaging from his game, his senses locked onto the people who entered. It was Lunaria and the two children who stood at the entrance who had a stunned expression
With measured steps and a sense of purpose, he stood up, his gaze fixed on the trio. Their faces, etched with an unmistakable mixture of astonishment and disbelief, drew him closer. A subtle, almost imperceptible smile graced his lips, an acknowledgment of the delight he derived from their genuine shock.
As he closed the distance between himself and the trio, an undercurrent of satisfaction coursed through him. It wasn't mere vanity; it was the realization of a goal achieved.
