Smirking, the girl nodded. She knew what he meant, but it was always a bit fun to be a debby downer. Wiggling her toes, Esther yanked her boots off, allowing her feet to be free. Much better. The grass always felt cool under her skin; it was one of the reasons she'd stayed in Stillwater.

"You're our town hero~" Though her words came out playful, Esther was partially serious. If Cliff wasn't around, a lot of broken shit would stay broken. "I've always wanted to do something worth while like you."