To her surprise, Pip didn't run. He didn't cower. Instead, he grabbed a discarded stun baton and stood his ground, his face set in a grim mask of defiance. He wasn't a master fighter, but he was brave, and he fought with a desperation that caught the enforcers off guard.
But Aurora wasn't alone on this mission. By her side was , a "pitiful lackey" she had rescued from the city's sprawling slums. Pip was clumsy, nervous, and often more of a hindrance than a help, but Aurora saw something in him that no one else did: an unwavering loyalty and a spark of untapped potential. Aurora’s Journey and the Pitiful Lackey Free Do...
As they stood on a rooftop overlooking the city, the Star of Oakhaven glowing softly in Aurora's hand, Pip looked at her, his breath coming in ragged gasps. "We did it, Aurora," he said, a faint smile touching his lips. "We actually did it." To her surprise, Pip didn't run
Just as Aurora reached for the orb, a siren blared, and the chamber was flooded with Syndicate enforcers. Aurora drew her daggers, her eyes flashing with determination. "Hold them off, Pip!" she cried, diving into the fray. He wasn't a master fighter, but he was