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

isn't afraid of

look in Baron's eyes, he suddenly

Baron was speechless.

time together. She was a bit surprised, and Zachary commented, "Looks like the children really like them." Zachary walked over

scattered, heading off to

a call to get someone in to clean up. A third of the building had been destroyed by the fire and would

a

over at Baron

you

You should go and

some rest now."

not tired. Mr. Tudor instructed us that until he gets back, we aren't to leave your side." Aveline

his head. "We're not sure about

night and hadn't returned since. It must have been something

think

the undamaged rooms to help the children settle in. Four rooms had been spared from the fire, so

herself went

down in a chair, her head felt heavy, and she was clearly not

she felt a warm coat drape over

looked up and met Zachary's concerned

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