The Ranch

The originally spacious interior felt a little cramped due to the number of people inside. Rayne watched as everyone quietly went about doing their jobs.

She felt that this community was tight-knit and a good example of how, when people band together, they can overcome disaster.

There were many wood-burning stoves placed around the house, keeping it relatively warm.

Frank noticed Rayne eyeing the stoves and chuckled. "We collected all the stoves from the surrounding houses and brought them over. You wouldn't believe the amount of wood we've burned through already."

Rayne nodded but stayed silent. Her nature wanted to help these people out, but she knew she needed to reign in that feeling. She decided to observe them a little more and see if there was a way to help them.

Frank led them into the kitchen, where it was slightly less crowded. Only Rita and a shy teenage girl with curly brown hair were inside, working their various jobs.