As the smoke from the explosion clears, your body lying on the floor pulses with heat. You feel your fingertips rounding and your claws growing sharp. Your field of vision drops, and you feel the weight of a heavy bundle of fur behind you.

Gently lifting your chin, she strokes those golden ears with an entranced expression. Oh my... how adorable. You are more beautiful now than any spirit beast I have ever seen.

Casting a cold glance from the shadow of the door, he spits out a short remark. Good for you, 'Masterpiece.' ...I just hope you haven't forgotten how to walk.