Liam delved deeper into his practice, becoming engrossed in the flow of elemental energies. Hours turned into days, time became an irrelevant whisper, and the world around him blurred into the background.
Eventually, a persistent distress in his stomach interrupted his concentration. He was starving. Rising from his meditative position, Liam stretched out his stiff muscles and decided to head out for a bite to eat.
Coming out from his hideout, the scents of the bustling marketplace reached him, guiding him toward the aromas he loved. He headed straight to "Al's Grill", a local eatery he had grown fond of during his time in the city.
Without a second thought, Liam ordered his all-time favorite – grilled beef skewers spiced with a mix of herbs, a side of buttered flatbread, and a helping of AI special sauce. The slightly charred beef, complemented by the freshness of the sauce and the warmth of the bread, always comforted him.
