Well, at least he was able to quickly go home and eat breakfast. After wolfing down the omelet with the slightly singed vegetables, Cyril decided that he should go out and get some fresh air. He always liked going on walks after eating, anyway. His aunt always complained about him leaving home too early and then coming home too late, but he really didn’t see what the big deal was. It wasn’t like he was going out to get into fights. Surprisingly, he was a very patient person and would only throw punches if he was seriously provoked. He sighed, shoving his hands in his pockets and walking down the street as he began to whistle a tune.

He had walked a few blocks when he began to smell smoke and hear people scream. Cyril paused, a frown coming over his face. Was that some sort of new ride? No… it couldn’t be… A new ride wouldn’t smoke that much. [i]That’s a fire.[/i] he thought, the frown deepening on his lips. While Cyril was usually indifferent to things going on around him, this was something different. Pulling his hands out of his pockets, he ran to the festival. 

The amount of smoke increased significantly the closer he got to the festival. Cyril wheezed as he rushed into the midst of the flaming stalls and tents. The smoke stung his eyes and made them well up with tears. [i]Is there anyone here?[/i] he thought, coughing. [i]Why did I come again? I should have just minded my own business…[/i] But maybe there was a child or someone else that needed help. [i]Just because I don’t like festivals doesn’t mean I shouldn’t go and help when people are in danger…[/i]

Cyril coughed again, turning and running further into the festival. Though he tripped over someone before he could get very far. He fell on his face, skidding a few inches before his body came to a stop. Pain razed across his jaw, and he sat up, snarling violently over his shoulder at the idiot who was sitting on his ass. [b]”What the hell are you doing?!”[/b] he shouted, his voice hoarse from the smoke inhalation. [b]”You must be a fucking idiot, sitting on the floor in the middle of a fire!”[/b]