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?"

are you a superhero? Only superheroes aren't afraid of

isn't afraid of fire

twitched slightly. Catching the look in Baron's eyes, he

Baron was speechless.

Braden surrounded by the kids, all having a great time together. She was a bit surprised, and Zachary commented, "Looks like the children really like them." Zachary walked over and said, "Find a room where you can rest. We'll all take

scattered, heading

A third of the building had been destroyed by the fire and would need to be

a chill, crossed

over at Baron

you both

should go and

some rest now."

smiled and shook his head. "Mrs. Tudor, we're not tired. Mr. Tudor instructed us that until he gets back, we aren't to leave your side." Aveline paused for a moment and asked, "Where did

head. "We're

the previous night and hadn't returned since.

didn't think much

it and moved into one of the undamaged rooms to help the children settle in. Four rooms had been spared from the fire,

went

a chair, her head felt heavy,

a warm coat drape

up and met Zachary's concerned

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