Demund
Though heavy were the storms, Demund managed to sleep through the whole night and only found out when he woke to the fresh smell Mashal had after a rainstorm. Going to his father’s room to wake him, he instead found an empty bed. Assuming he had gotten to work before him, Demund hastily pulled back his hair and put his heavy apron on ready to assist his father.
As he opened to door expecting to see the flames of the forge, the view was instead obscured by a crowd who was using it as a sort of campfire. Quickly he spotted his father among them. He wasn't hard to spot in a crowd as he was a rather large man with a full gray beard being the only hair he had on his head. A large smile was spread across his face as he conversed with the townspeople.
It didn't take long for his father to notice him as he excused himself from the circle and walked towards him calling in a proud booming voice. ”Demund my boy! Finally up eh?” Demund softly nodded but changed the subject pointing over the the circle of people. ”Father, how do you expect us to get any work done with the forge crowded like this?” His father replied with a few tisks and placing his arm around him. “Son, not everything is about work. Last night left people could and wet and we just happen to have the hottest fires burning on our land. If it costs us an hour or two letting everyone warm up and dry their clothes then I say it's worth it.”
Demund sighed and agreed with his father. It was hard to argue with the man when all he wanted was the help others out. Though now Demund had to find something to occupy his time. Just as he began thinking of ideas, he noticed a group of familiar faces had started to gather nearby, one of them soaked to the bone. ”Looks like Gren spent another night on the streets.” his father looked over and shook his head, ”That boy. Haven't I made it clear our home is open if he needs a bed?” Demund simply shrugged and gave a simple response. ”I guess he's too proud to come over every… night...Excuse me.” Demund took his father’s arm off of him and ran towards the group.
His eyes had caught something he hoped wasn't true. As he neared his worst fears were confirmed; Alph’s sword was still in disrepair. ”Alphonse you crazy bard have you no respect for craftsmanship? That blade is long overdue for repairs yet you still won't bring it in!” Demund pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head. It was almost painful to see such a well made weapon be handled with such little care.