Acquaintances

"Goodbye, I'll see you later," he said, hoping to receive a response from Fiona. But all he got in return was a nod before she refocused her gaze on her surroundings, scanning the area for any signs of other villagers who might have already awoken due to the bright morning sky.

With nothing else to do but move forward, Orion kept walking until he finally arrived at his hut. He quickly pulled open the door and greeted his mother and Gina, who were already awake and likely starting their day.

They exchanged morning pleasantries, and he learned that they had only woken up a few minutes ago and were stretching their bones before starting their daily chores.

Reena was still asleep, and he didn't want to disturb her peaceful slumber. So he made his way to the backyard to fill the water tank. After finishing the task, he readied himself for a quick bath and grabbed a juicy kalna fruit to snack on, on the way to the village chief's compound.