A Town's Last Stand    

 

"How's Hana doing?" asked Druger suddenly.

 

"Oh, she's fine. I think she's getting along with life here."

 

Druger's eyes softened a little. "Aye. That girl lost her family and clan at such a young age. Lyncon and I took her in along with the other homeless children. I'm glad she's laughing again after what happened to the town. Thanks, lad."

 

"I didn't do much. I should be thanking you for building the village for free."

 

"You provided us food and shelter. That's the least we could do," Druger said and took another swig of his booze.

 

"By the way, you said that Lyncon and you took in Hana?" Rain asked.

 

Druger nodded. "That's right. Lyncon used to be a great guy until the Seadwellers came."

 

"I see . . ."