Confronted with the request, Kieran recoiled. Yet, the urgency behind the plea pierced through his fear, igniting a resolve within him to act in spite of it. His past experiences with mental manipulation had left a deep-seated fear, but the immediate need for intervention outweighed this.
As the situation escalated with the appearance of an Alakazam and the revelation of a potential exchange—a life for a piece of himself—Kieran's decision crystallised. “Yes. Please, let me help him,” he voiced softly, his commitment unwavering. The emotions welling up within him, a mix of fear and an intense desire to aid the boy, threatened to overwhelm him. Tears burned in his eyes. In this moment, his own fears and uncertainties were secondary to the pressing need to save another. There was no room for hesitation.