The morning sun bathed the town in a soft golden hue as Damien and Arielle prepared for their next destination—the orphanage where Milo, the young orphan boy Damien had saved during his very first day in the town lived.
"And the orphanage?" Damien asked with visible interest. He'd been the one to suggest their visit after all.
Arielle explained the current state of the orphanage, her tone growing more serious.
"Miss Leerayne, the caretaker, has done an amazing job keeping everything together," Arielle began. "The orphanage wasn't damaged during the attack, thankfully, but… well, it's complicated."
Damien arched an eyebrow. "Complicated how?"
Arielle sighed. "After the fight, a lot of people who lost their homes ran to the orphanage for shelter. Leerayne welcomed them with open arms, of course, but it's put a lot of strain on resources."