Lyle handed over the dishes he was holding to Rachel, the girl with the radiant smile in the restaurant. Now, like himself, she was wearing a mask, gathering used plates among the crowd of the masked. Karen, with her unique aura and dazzling armor, had become the center of attention for the children, and she was already mingling with some of the more daring ones. Apart from the group activities of the Guardians, there were also a few outsiders like Lyle who were warmly helping out, though their numbers were quite scarce.
"Thank you very much for your help, sir, your kindness shines like the holy light." Rachel placed the plates Lyle handed her into her cart, which were quite clean, with only a thin layer of grease on the surface.
