For a moment, Coby remembered how painful it was to have a sharp high heel get driven into his forehead and stomach. Getting stomped on by a giant, superhuman woman whose hubris dwarfed all aspects of what a decent person could be with ease didn't ever seem to feel good. He was certain he spent more time crying below the deck of Alvida's ship than he did anything else.

Though, when he remembered it, it forced him to remember that he wasn't there anymore--that someone helped him and got him on the right path. Without the help of someone strong, he couldn't have escaped and become what he was. Thinking about it, Coby smiled just a little, shrugging.

"Isn't it nice, having someone to help you when you're in trouble? When I think about it--too many people in the world are probably completely alone, held hostage by somebody stronger than them."

He smiled much more at the thought, almost laughing.

"The looks on their faces, when someone helps them! I want to get strong--strong like the biggest monster in the world--so I can save people from all their villains!"