After visiting the Ghost God, both Ruby and Julian made their way back down the hill. The moment they stepped off the liftway, Julian stretched his arms and took a deep breath, his earlier drowsiness completely gone.
"I feel totally fine now," he said, surprised at himself.
Ruby gave him a warm look, her hand brushing some dust off his shoulder. "That's great. Let's eat now, I'm starving."
Soon after, she found a small restaurant tucked beneath the shade of a flowering tree near the temple entrance. The place was simple, but clean and cozy, with the scent of herbs and roasted spices drifting in the air.
They sat near the open window, letting the fresh wind cool their skin. Ruby sipped her cool water while Julian looked over the menu, his mood clearly lifted.
