The hammer spun through the air. Silent and precise. Cutting through the violet mist like a guided arrow. Straight toward its target.
THAM
It struck the orc's legs head-on with a dry crack.
The enemy lost balance.
"…—!"
The giant stumbled forward.
And Chloe… was launched off his shoulder. Into the air.
Max's eyes widened.
"…shit!"
He glanced around. Nothing but mist. The hallway was empty. There was no one else to catch her before she hit the ground.
"…there's no one—"
He didn't finish the sentence. He was already running toward her. At full speed.
He jumped, arms outstretched, and caught her.
Or at least… he tried to.
THUD
Chloe crashed down onto him. The impact knocked them both to the floor.
The air left his lungs.
And his face ended up… buried in her chest.
Max froze, turning completely red.
Completely red.
"…mmm…"
Chloe moved. Blinked. Then woke up suddenly.
"…huh…?"
She looked down. Recognized Max beneath her. Frowned.
"…Max?"
Pause.
