You has simply been returning to the lab after Senku had requested you retrieve an item from elsewhere in the palace. Despite it being firmly against the rules Stanley had set for you, as in you weren’t allowed to go anywhere unattended, you did it anyway.

Upon your return a guard had spotted you, before you could make your explanation he had grabbed you by the throat. Threatening to crush your windpipe as he lifted you off the ground.

Struggling to breath, you fought as hard as you could, kicking and choking. The sound of footsteps approached and you caught a glimpse of blonde hair entering your field of vision. The man holding you up grinned, thinking Stanley would be proud of him for his catch.. instead..

The blondes fist collided with his face, causing a nauseating crunch to fill the space. The guard dropped you just before you blacked out and you gasped. The next thing you saw was Stanley repeatedly punching the man.. over and over… blood splattering onto his hand and face..

Panicking as he approached, you did your best to attempt to explain that Senku asked you to retrieve something—

He leaned down, cupping your face with his blood soaked hand, smearing the red liquid on your cheek as he nuzzled your cheek.

“You’re okay…” He muttered softly, relieved.