With the days that followed, Serah found herself gradually settling into life with the Hunters—an experience that, at first, felt foreign, but soon began to feel strangely comforting. The cabin in the woods, once quiet and unfamiliar, now echoed with laughter, chatter, and the kind of warmth that only came from shared meals and evenings spent together.
Serah began taking interest in the hobbies that filled the Hunters' days. The first to capture her heart was Billy's cooking. Marcus hadn't been lying when he said his old man's cooking was leagues above his own. The very first taste of Billy's stew—rich, flavorful, and cooked with a care that could only come from years of practice—had her hooked instantly. It wasn't just food; it was warmth in edible form. And from that moment on, Serah was determined to learn the art herself.
