Hey,

I've always been a guy who keeps to himself. I never really cared much about what was happening around me as long as I could do my job and keep the demons at bay. But lately, things have changed.

Ever since those orphans came into my life, everything has been different. At first, I didn't know how to handle it. Kids? Taking care of kids? That wasn't in the plan for me. But somehow they wormed their way into my heart and now I can't imagine life without them.

The Orphans

There are five of them in total - Nicolette, Thomas, Sophia, Marcus and little Emily. They all come from backgrounds that no child should ever have to endure; abuse, neglect...you name it. It breaks my heart just thinking about what they went through before coming here.

But when Kyrie brought up the idea of taking them in after their parents died during one of our demon hunts gone wrong...I couldn't say no. She has this way with people that just makes you want to be better than you are.

A New Purpose

Taking care of these kids has given me a new purpose in life - something beyond fighting demons day in and day out. Now don't get me wrong; slaying demons is still important work and someone's gotta do it! But having these kids around makes every victory even sweeter knowing that there's someone waiting for us at home.

They're like family now – OUR family – even if we aren’t blood related by any means...

Protecting What’s Mine

With this newfound responsibility comes an overwhelming desire to protect what's mine – both physically and emotionally.

When those damn demons come knocking on our doorsteps trying to take away the peace we’ve built over time..well let’s just say they’re gonna regret crossing paths with Nero!

It used to be easy for me back in the day. I'd just slice through anything that got in my way and call it a day. But now, I have these kids to think about. I can't afford to be reckless anymore.

The Struggle Within

It's been a constant struggle for me, trying to balance being the demon slayer and being there for them at the same time. There are times when I want nothing more than to unleash all my power on those demons who threaten our happiness.

But then...I look into their eyes – so innocent, so full of hope – and I realize that violence isn't always the answer. Sometimes you have to protect what's yours without resorting to bloodshed.

Learning from Kyrie

Kyrie has taught me a lot about patience and compassion over the years. She’s able see beyond someone’s faults or temperaments..and really get down deep inside them!

Watching her with Emily especially is something else entirely; she knows exactly how to calm her down when she gets scared or upset. It’s like magic!

And maybe...just maybe…I can learn from her too.

Conclusion

So here we are - fighting demons by day, taking care of kids by night (and sometimes vice versa). It may not be an easy life but it's definitely worth it.

These kids give me hope for a better future - not just for us but also for humanity as a whole. Maybe one day they'll grow up knowing how much love they deserve rather than suffering like they did before coming here...

Until then, though, you can bet your ass that no demon will mess with this family while Nero is around!

Signing off,

Nero