The sun was setting. Nothing was heard other than the chirp of birds and the faint breeze of wind. Ari walks into a dark alley between two buildings. The sunlight was making him dizzy... He sits down carefully and closes his eyes, letting the silence settle in. After a moment, he heard footsteps. 'What about that girl? A cold winter is arriving, don't mind her. It's an orphan, don't pay attention to them,' Ari tilts his head to the side. What were those people even talking about?

He stood up and continued his walk, in the sunlight once again. His body couldn't take heat that well. Autumn wasn't what it seemed like. Ari felt a little, cold hand tug on his trousers. When he looks down, he sees a young girl. Her hair was fully tangled, and she had torn clothes. Her face was pale, you could nearly see her bones beneath her skin. She had bruises and scars on her limbs. Ari hesitated on whether he should help her out. He didn't want to stick his nose into other people's business. Ari felt uneasy... He wasn't used to people approaching him. He decided to speak, his voice soft and with a tinge of concern in it. 'Hey there... Little one. D-do you by any chance... Know... Where is your home? I-I'll bring you back...' he said, unbeknownst of his words. That sounded stupid, but it was all he could do... For now. The girl's voice was lower than a whisper. 'I... Don't have a home...' she answered. Ari gulps. What decision can he even make at this point? He felt a strange familiar air next to the girl. Almost like... His little sister. Remnants of the moments Ari and his little sister had experienced were tugging at the back of his mind. 'Follow me... I know where you can stay, even if its just for a bit,' he suggests, waiting for her to nod and follow him. To Ari's surprise, she fainted and fell on the ground. Worry is etched on his face. He crouches besides her and carries her gently, not trying to hurt her.

They arrived at the front gate, and a knight opened it for them. The girl was still unconscious. It was the first time Ari had done that, in a while. 'Call the doctors immediately!!' he yelled, not wanting to lose her now. Her presence had lighted a spark in his heart... And he wouldn't let that spark dim anytime soon. He sighed while drinking a cup of water. The doctor clears his voice before speaking. 'Sir... The girl might not make it... Her blood i-...' Ari cut the doctor off before he finished his sentence. 'Orders are... Orders. I'll pay you twice your salary if she comes out alive. Be done by tomorrow, I'm not waiting longer than that,' Ari says, his voice firm. He wasn't gonna go easy on the doctor. He should be trained well enough to work here. Ari heads to his room and stares at the painting of his little sister. He falls asleep right after he pulls the blanket to his chin.