If Damien had to use one word to describe Shadow Garden, he'd most likely call it contradictory.
Because despite its ominous name, the atmosphere within was quite warm.
It had to be remembered, Shadow Garden was essentially a safe space created for refugees. Only the experts among them knew of their rebellious thoughts. The others were simply happy to have escaped their previous hells.
And there were plenty of others.
As Damien enjoyed the scenic view of the lush island he seemed to be on, these non-combatants were the first people his eyes landed on.
He ended up conversing with a few of them out of curiosity.
Why they joined Shadow Garden, how life had been for them, the conversation wasn't intimidating, it just seemed like a local teaching a foreigner about their customs.
