Battle

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It's morning and the warm sun is appearing in the sky. Dawn—the sign of hope, better tomorrow, another day blessed for those who are fortunate. But it's not like that for Letitia as she stares at it through the window. For her, it's the morning of mourning. She's gonna lose Maya—her niece that has been entrusted to her. She recalls the time when she was always in her shop, creating weapons and armor that she thought could do for the rest of her life. Now that she thinks of it, she should've spent more time with Maya.

A couple of times, the girl sought comfort after getting bullied by other children but Letitia was always busy tinkering. It happened many times until Maya gave up and kept it all to herself. So young with too much to bear, with too little time in this world.