Family

Ning and Shara sat opposite each other in a reclusive diner that served some good barbeque and a load of other dishes. 

They ordered what they could eat, which came to around 36 copper coins, and began eating.

The entire meal was in one place in the center and they picked what they wanted to eat. Shara had never tasted something so rich and delicious in a long time.

"Grandma used to cook this type of fried meat on different occasions when I was small. It was the tastiest thing I ever tasted," Shara said, tears filling her eyes. "These remind me of those."

"When was that?" Ning asked.

"A long time ago," Shara said. "Nearly 6 years ago."

Ning thought for a moment and nodded. For a kid like her, 6 years would be a long time indeed.

"Why did she stop cooking?" Ning asked.