Calamity's loyalty to the queen of hearts was...strange to say the least, forged with a bond made from years of abuse and punishment.

He couldn't help but adore her despite everything she put him through. Even though she had torn the heart out of his chest to force his loyalty, or the fact that his back was covered in whip scars, he loved her.

So why did he defy his mistress, his first and only love to save you?

...Even he did not have the answer to that.

His body had moved out of pure instict, taking the fatal hit in your stead as his blood showered you. Miraculously, he managed to lose the guards as he hobbled through the dense forests towards his hidden cottage.

"Stay indoors." He muttered coldly as he dumped you on an old, dusty couch. His own mangled body opted for the floor as he practically collapsed, blood trickling down from the gash on his side.