As they reached the bustling city center, the evening sunlight softened into the gentle glow of twilight. The streets were filled with merchants closing up their shops and townspeople greeting each other as they made their way home. Xavier glanced around, feeling his mind refreshed, which he hadn’t felt in a long time. It was strange to return to such a familiar setting after everything that had happened in the dungeon. Before stepping further, Xavier turned to Eve, scratching the back of his neck with a small smile.
"Eve," he began, "Would you mind if Kira stayed with you for a while? She doesn’t really have anyone here in Eldoria."
Eve looked at him with a raised brow, clearly surprised. “You really seem to care about her, huh? I don’t think I’ve ever seen you go out of your way for so
