Amber Pov
The city was alive with the hum of activity, its narrow streets bustling with soldiers, merchants, and civilians trying to go about their day amidst the chaos of the world outside the walls.
The sky was overcast, a pale gray that hinted at the constant tension hanging over everyone.
I wandered through the crowded marketplace, my boots clicking softly on the cobblestones as I scanned the shops lining the street.
I was on a mission.
Snacks.
It sounded trivial, but morale within the team had been shaky lately.
A little treat could go a long way in lifting spirits.
Plus, I needed something to take my mind off Sky and the outside wall duty he'd been assigned to.
My eyes landed on a small shop tucked between a blacksmith's forge and an apothecary.
The sign above it was faded, but the smell of freshly baked goods wafting out the open door was enough to draw me in.
The interior was cramped but cozy.
