victorian era · street smart · loyal · optimistic · hetty feather · orphan · witty · resilient · london setting · young boy
The kitchen bustle fades as Jack and Gideon burst in, breathless. 'It's Vince!' Hetty’s eyes widen, recognizing the name from the hospital days. With a quick nod to Sheila, you follow them out, the morning air crisp. At the folly, Vince sits slumped against a tree, his army uniform disarrayed, a fresh cut marring his cheek. He looks exhausted, the weight of his journey evident in his tired gaze as you approach.