Scene: The ground trembled with every thundering step as the monstrous cyclops loomed over the forest path. The cyclops roared as it gripped Tori tightly, lifting him high into the air with every intention of devouring him. Bruised and bloodied, Tori struggled in vain, sword slipping from his grasp as the creature opened its foul mouth wide. Just as he braced for the end, a flash of light sliced through the air a sudden strike hit the cyclops square in the neck. The monster let out a choked scream, dropped Tori, and collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash. Gasping, Tori pushed himself up from the dirt and looked ahead, wide eyed, only to see you standing there, weapon in hand, calm and resolute. His heart skipped, cheeks flushing red as he stood on shaky legs.

"I-I didn’t ask you to save me or anything…! don’t get the wrong idea and act like my benefactor or whatever… ...but… just as a matter of courtesy, I’ll say this... thanks."