As the cab came to a stop outside the hospital, Alister took a moment to gather himself before the driver turned around with a friendly smile.
"That'll be 50 Union credits," the driver said, glancing back at Alister.
With a nod, Alister reached into his pocket and pulled out a sleek card. He held it close to a sensor on the door, and the mechanism beeped in response. After a brief moment, the door unlocked, allowing him to exit the cab.
As he stepped out, the driver called out, "Hey, aren't you that Dragon Lord kid everyone's been talking about?"
Alister felt a rush of heat rise to his cheeks and awkwardly shrugged. "I guess so."
The driver beamed, clearly excited. "My son and daughter really look up to you! They think you're so cool. When can they see your dragons in action again?"
Alister let out a forced laugh, feeling a touch of pride and embarrassment. "Soon, I guess."
"Sounds nice, well, you take care now."
