Part 792: Cynthia A

Ah, Cynthia!

What's up, Yarne?

I just wanted to thank you.

For what?

That talk about heroes.

I should be thanking you! I always wanted a ward. How's it going, anyway?

Well, I decided it was a little ambitious to just charge into battle like a true hero. That's why I decided to start with baby steps.

Explain yourself, ward!

I was in town the other day, and I saw this scrawny kid getting picked on. I stopped the bullies from their deeds and gave them a stern talking to. And they actually thanked me!

...Wait, who thanked you? The ne'er-do-wells?

Yeah! It was the strangest thing. They all said what I did was "really great, man." I didn't know how to react... But I can see the appeal of doing this sort of thing. The adulation is addictive!

Ah ha ha ha! I bet you're already a full-fledged hero to those kids!

This must be how heroes are born... People decide to do what's right, and then their actions trickle down to all. I know I'm still holding everyone else back in combat, but I'm going to fix that! I want to be someone those kids can look up to and admire!

Ha ha! You have the right of it, ward! Just remember, as a hero it's also your job to keep a smile on everyone's face.

Er, right! I'll... work on that part.

Ha ha! Keep this up and I might let you borrow the Justice Wagon!