Years ago: A lone beach on the western edge of Karash.
"H-hey, are you alright? Child, what has happened to you?!"
"..."
"Are you injured? Gods, you're covered in soot and ash...down to your hair too. What's your name?"
"..."
"Can't you speak? Or do you just not understand my language?"
"..."
"Ah...it's alright. You don't need to say anything. You're breathing, you're unarmed, you still carry a spark in your eyes...as long as the ember of life is still burning within you, I'm sure better days will still present themselves before you in no time."
"..."
"Still...I came to secure a ride from the nearby fishing village to investigate an explosion on the nearby archipelago...but I'm sure Maximilian or Klaus will give me a report before long, if I ask them. Taking care of you comes first. Can you stand? Give me your hand. Yeah, here we go...one step at a time. Are you cold? Here, you can have my cape."
*grumble*
"Haha, it's fine, we'll get you some food. Just let me get in contact with my people. We'll get you cleaned up and fed in a nice place, with many children there too."
"...mmm..."
"Heh...good, you CAN understand me. I've seen many a silent orphan in my travels and many of them can't even muster a smile. I'm glad you're an exception. And what a good smile you have.
Ah..! I still haven't introduced myself. My name is Attila. I'm in charge of a place where no one is left unfed and in fear of those who prey on the weak. I'll make sure that you can restart whatever life you've lost before you ended up in these shores.
You needn't repay me, either. In the world I'm striving to create, kindness shouldn't be given in expectation of a reward. A world of peace and purpose for everyone...My flesh and soul are of little value if their sacrifice is necessary to accomplish it. And this dream...is built from every forgotten life like yours I can reach out and save."
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"Oh yes, that's right, I haven't asked your name yet! If you can't speak, it's alright, I can teach you how to write, at least. And if you don't have a name...I'll help you choose one. This world is filled with enough no-named rats already...With a new name as your first new possession...you can reach out for whatever dream you want, before long.
Now come...the Order is waiting to receive you and your future dreams with open arms."