<div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 26px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Annie, The Hero</span></span>​</div><br/>Muffled through the door, Annie could hear Val's mother call out. The farmgirl winced. What a very unpleasant woman. The door to the cozy home opened, and Annie's grimace quickly turned to a smile when she saw who was inside. Val, and his father. Annie stomped the snow off her boots, flipping her hood back down as she stepped inside.<br/>"Howdy Mr. Graylaw." Annie said to Val's father with a bright smile. "It's good ta see you."<br/><br/>Rubbing her hands, Annie stepped closer to the fire to warm up.<br/>"The horses are doin' just fine! While you were gone, our horse Marianne gave birth to a bright 'n healthy foal. This season has been tough, but they're all stayin' strong." Annie said. "How was yer travels? See anything or anyone interesting?"