The streets were lively as they walked, the air buzzing with chatter and the scent of fresh bread wafting from nearby bakeries.
The afternoon sun hung high, casting warm golden light over the cobbled roads. Sorin had an energy to it — one that seemed to shift with every corner they turned.
Cairn, despite his silence, walked with a bit more confidence now.
His steps weren't as hesitant, his shoulders not as slumped. He still kept close to Rem, but there was a noticeable change.
The kid had a long way to go, but this was a start.
Selene walked beside them, stretching her arms lazily above her head. "You know, I still don't get why you wanted to buy a beastkin so badly."
Rem glanced at her. "Didn't ask."
Selene rolled her eyes. "You're so damn stubborn."
They moved through a busier part of the city, the roads lined with merchants shouting out their wares. Children ran past, laughing as they weaved between pedestrians.