As gratitude filled his eyes, he mumbled words of thanks to Raelyn, a silent acknowledgment of her vital role in his rescue. He squeezed Raelyn's hand and committed her face to memory, vaguely knowing where her farm was located. Concern etched his features as he noticed his mule nowhere to be seen. He got up with Noah's help, still shaken from the earlier chaos. With a shaky but heartfelt expression, he turned to Noah. "My mule..." He mumbled. The driver's gratitude mingled with genuine worry for his faithful companion.
helpless citizen
