It started to snow.
This sudden heavy fall was a surprise; though Furse was nearing winter, usually, the first snowfall didn't occur until two months later.
Tanya was cleaning the accumulated snow under the poplar tree in the yard.
A young man stood behind her, smiling.
"Tanya, you're working hard. Do you need my help?" he asked.
The girl extended her tender arm, revealing her adorable biceps.
"No need, Mr. Paul. Do not underestimate me by my size; I am just as strong as any boy out there."
Paul gently patted her head with a smile.
"I believe you."
With that, Paul turned and walked back into the house to catch up with his dearest brother.
Mr. Paul is a Bloodsworn Brother of Mr. Lite. Although Tanya didn't quite grasp the meaning of being Bloodsworn Brothers, she inferred that Paul must share a close bond with Mr. Lite.
However, since Mr. Paul's arrival, Tanya began to notice several oddities, or even the presence of Mr. Paul himself was an oddity.