The chronicles of Ed the Warrior

Previously

…Ed knelt down, placing a huge, warm hand on Layia’s shoulder. “Thank you, brave adventurers. Sometimes, helping means solving little puzzles together.” Layia beamed, pride bubbling in her chest. “Can you show me how to wear a helmet, Ed? And maybe…a warrior move?” Ed winked. “First, you need to learn the warrior’s bow.” He showed Layia how to stand tall, feet apart, and dip her head with respect—a move full of promise and adventure yet to come. The children cheered. The helmet, a little crooked, gleamed with a new story. And as the sun rose higher over Willowbrook, Layia knew that her journey to become a warrior was just beginning.