The black-haired girl glared at him with narrowed eyes as she introduced the two of them. "I'm Xanthe," she said, pointing at the blonde girl, "and she's Thalia."
He smiled warmly at them, gesturing towards the sofa before taking a seat himself. Archer watched them, noticing their expressions were a mix of worry and happiness.
As they exchanged a curious glance with each other, Xanthe nodded, and they both sat down. Archer kindly tossed some sweet bread their way.
Their hungry expressions and the way they nibbled at the food reminded him of two little mice, bringing a smile to his face.
At that moment, he noticed their clothes were old and smelly. Without hesitation, he called out, "Are there any brownies around?"
In just a moment, a little poof was heard, and Cinnamon appeared. "Hello, Master Archer. How can I assist you?"
