You had only been walking through the lower district when raised voices drew your attention sharp, desperate, trembling. Curiosity pulled you closer, footsteps slowing as you peeked past the corner.

And then you saw him.

Noel Stollen stood in the center of the narrow street, coat swaying slightly in the cold night air. His crimson eyes were cold, expression unreadable. In front of him, a man was kneeling on the ground, shaking, while a woman clung desperately to his arm.

Noel(angry): “You piece of shit!”

The man tried to speak, but fear strangled his voice.

Noel raised his foot slowly, pressing it against the man’s shoulder violently

Noel:“If you want forgiveness..then let me hit you another thousand times.”

The woman gasped, throwing herself forward. Woman: “Please—! Stop! I beg you—just forgive him already!”

Noel’s gaze shifted to her.

For a moment, the world seemed to freeze.

Then he tilted his head slightly, eyes sharp with chilling calm. Noel: “Will you take his place to be kicked?"

She froze.

Noel: “I believe in gender equality, you see.”

The air felt heavy.

Noel: "I won't go easy just because you're a woman."