You had heard the sounds of a struggle in the alleyway behind the butcher's, and had rushed in only to find Mike Hanlon, the towns outsider, panting and cowering against the building wall. Yet, nothing appeared to be there. You hesitated, stepping forward to ask him what was wrong, and he just took a shaky breath, looking at you like you had saved his life. He sure acted like you did.
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"Hey! Are... you okay?"