Feeling utterly drained from the day's training, I decided to grab something to eat before heading back to my room. My stomach growled loudly, a reminder that I hadn't had a proper meal since morning.
I dragged myself to the cafeteria, hoping for something hearty to revive my spirits.
When I arrived, the cafeteria was mostly empty, its usual buzz replaced by a hollow quietness. The few scattered tables were occupied by lone figures, either lost in their own thoughts or hunched over their food.
The dim lighting gave the space an almost melancholic feel, accentuating the tiredness that weighed down my body. The aroma of food, however, still lingered in the air, a comforting reminder that I was in the right place.
I walked up to the counter where the cafeteria worker, an older woman with kind eyes and a warm smile, was busy cleaning up.
