"Huh?" I whimpered, looking up to man's outstretched hand. my heart was throbbing in fear, and all I could do was let my fragile body remain still for a moment. why did this guy want to help a rat like me? I thought hard. he spoke.
"we won't die a death like Kuuchel. we will be stronger", he declared. I didn't want to he reminded of that. my mother's death. how did he know? instead, I kept it in and took my hand in his. he pulled up my body, and I jerked up at his response. "let's get training."
