The sun was setting, casting a warm golden glow over the forest. Kira was in the makeshift kitchen area, stirring a pot of stew over the fire, the aroma of cooked vegetables and meat wafting through the air.
Well, one could hardly call it a kitchen. After all, it was just a bonfire that doubled as a kitchen flame to cook over.
Shinon and Rico sat on the ground nearby, chopping up some fresh vegetables that they had scavenged from the resource room. They worked in silence, their movements synchronised as they worked together.
Kira looked up from her cooking, smiling at the two men. "Thanks for helping me, guys," she said. "I really appreciate it."
Shinon looked up, smiling back at her. "Of course, Kira. We're happy to help."
Rico nodded in agreement, his focus on the task at hand. "Yeah, it's the least we can do."
"Other than goofing around, you mean." Kira laughed.
