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"You help people," she repeated. "You've been in our world around a month and you've already gone out of your way to help at least three people. Most people don't do that. Most people only care about themselves, not others. You're different. You do the opposite and the world needs that badly."

"Thanks, but I also put them in danger in the first place so I'm not sure it counts," Ethan replied.

"You didn't put Alana or me in danger," Rachel countered. "She was about to be eaten and the will-breaker ring was attacking me long before you arrived."

Ethan nodded.

"Maybe that's your place in this world," Rachel continued. "Maybe helping others is something you're good at. Maybe that's your calling"

"I could live with that, it doesn't exactly come with a manual though."

"Life rarely does,"

"You know, you're pretty wise," he said looking at the redhead with a newfound respect.

"Thank you. It's amazing what I've learned about myself since getting that ring off."

"It's only been a couple days,"