Jessie blinked her big eyes and walked straight up to Baron, staring at him with wide-eyed curiosity.

Baron, feeling a bit uneasy under her intense gaze, cleared his throat, crouched down, and asked, "Hey there, little one, what's up?"

Jessie flashed him a bright smile. "Sir you're amazing! You put out the fire!"

The sudden compliment caught Baron off guard, leaving him momentarily stunned.

He felt a little embarrassed. "Huh? Really?"

"Yes!" Jessie nodded enthusiastically.

The other children chimed in, nodding their heads eagerly.

"Sir, you're all amazing! You put out the fire! You're our heroes!"

The children's sincere eyes fixed on Baron, and he couldn't help but puff up with pride.

He glanced over at Braden, grinning. "See that? They called me a hero."

Braden's face remained expressionless.

So childish!

Jessie walked over to Braden and tugged at his sleeve, her voice soft and sweet, "Sir, you're awesome too! You're not even afraid of the fire. Are you a superhero?"

you a superhero? Only superheroes

afraid of

the look in Baron's eyes, he suddenly

Baron was speechless.

by the kids, all having a great time together. She was a bit surprised, and Zachary commented, "Looks like the children

quickly scattered, heading off to

get someone in to clean up. A third of the

feeling a chill, crossed

looked over

you both

should go

some rest now."

instructed us that until he gets back, we aren't to leave your side." Aveline paused for a moment and asked, "Where

shook his head. "We're

left the previous night and hadn't returned since. It

didn't think much

Four rooms had been spared from the fire, so she arranged for

herself went

in a chair, her head felt heavy, and she was

a warm coat drape over her

up and met Zachary's

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