Effie felt the beast tremble beneath her, her limbs quivered and her legs wobbled. Before she could completely fall, she pushed herself away from the Cyclops and flipped deftly in the air, attaching herself to a tree. Clinging onto it like a monkey, she carefully climbed down with her muscles aching the entire way. She removed the protective mask from her face, pocketing it on her belt and sheathing her sword.

"Finally." She breathed, walking towards the group, reluctant to rejoin the throng.