The door opened quietly. Daniel walked in with a long yawn and kicked off his shoes.
"Where were you all day, young man? Skipping again or actually doing something useful?" His mother's voice came from the kitchen.
"Awakened Association duties? You know I have responsibilities now that I'm awakened." Daniel walked into the kitchen.
"I hope that's really the case. Anyway, go change and wash up. Lunch is almost ready," Liana said calmly.
"What's for lunch?" he asked as he walked over to the stove and peeked into the pan.
"Homemade sandwiches," his mother replied simply.
"Ugh, I don't like that," Daniel grumbled, and Liana pinched his cheeks.
"You're not a kid anymore. A real man eats whatever's put in front of him."
"I'd love to know why I'm always a kid to you, but suddenly a man when it benefits you," Daniel muttered, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Why was his mom's logic always like this?
"Stop whining." Instead of answering, she just smacked him lightly on the head.
