Adventuring's dead

  "Onward home," the portals exited shy of a den. Few ladies dressed in religious robes; sisters, rare for a world dejected of god's mighty presence, "-Esh," said an older one energetically, "-come on in," she invited the accompanying crew, "-I went into town earlier, I heard great things about your friends."

  "Whatever," he ducked under the warm embrace and shuffled, joining a click of kids. Sweat and smile, "-innocent happiness," commented Yuria.

  "Blissful ignorance," returned Kaleem, "-they're good kids."

  "I would agree," followed the sister, "-sadly, no matter how good they were, someone thought them a disturbance."

  "Yeah, abandonment is an issue alright," said Cora, "-we should turn in our quest. Sister, we'll be back later to deliver the medicine and potions. Yuria," he turned, "-stay with Kaleem and watch over the kids."