Rin Finds Friends

The next morning, Rin slowly open her eyes to see a stranger near her bed. Getting up quickly, Rin backs away from the stranger. The unknown woman said," There's no need to be afraid child. I'm the inn keeper, Anastasia but most people call me Ann." Cautiously, Rin replies," My name is Rin" pointing at Hero who was still sleeping," And this is Hero. May I ask where am I and what happened? " Ann answered," You fainted last night at my inn so I took you in. I believe that you are hungry, right? I'll go get some food. Wait here." With that Ann left the room.

Soon, Ann came back with a tray of food. She had even brought some for Hero who had awoken at the smell of food. Rin thanked Ann for her kindness but could not help asking," Why are you being so kind to us?" Ann simply smiled and replied," Isn't it common sense to help those in need? I may have no reason to help you but that doesn't mean I shouldn't help."

After eating, Rin paid the inn keeper several copper coins and said," Please take this as a thank you." Ann smiled and thanked Rin as show set off to the next village once again with Hero.

On the way, Rin saw a boy and girl riding a cart towards her. They stopped by Rin. " Hello" said the boy," What are you doing here?" Rin who was told to be careful of strangers, said," Where I'm going is not your business." The girl who looked older asked," Are you going to the capital? If you are, we can take you there." Rin asked yet again," Why are you being so kind to me?" Both the girl and boy smiled and said," Well, we won't give you the ride for free ,of course. In exchange you have to keep us company because we are pretty bored of each other."

Rin saw that they meant nothing bad as Hero has not barked nor growled. Before getting on, Rin introduced themselves, " Well, I'm Rin and this is my dog, Hero. What are your names?" The girl said," I'm Penelope but you can just call me Penny." Penny then nudge the boy as he wasn't speaking." Oh! I'm Kai"

Smiling, Rin and Hero got on the cart and were headed to the next village to restock on food and water. On the way, Rin and Penny were catting happily while Kai was playing with Hero.