บท 50: Chapter 50

Comparatively, the well-built, reinforced house in the middle of nowhere was a safe haven. No place would be completely without danger, but Somerset sure felt like it, what with a small population, residents armed to the teeth with both magic and guns, and an entire mountain range to cushion them from everything else. It had none of the heart or soul of New Orleans. Hell, it barely had anything at all in terms of excitement. But it wrapped Ken up like a warm blanket or a hug from her small, makeshift family. Without Dakota, it would feel hollower. Empty. But maybe it could still replenish her exhausted reserves and calm her down enough to think properly.

And who knew how long it’d been since Yuuki had a decent, home cooked meal? Maybe not since before her grandmother died. Perhaps she could reap some of the benefits of the town, as well, if only for a fleeting moment or two.