Monkey growls softly, making sure Kubo is prepared before diving for the nearest heart, sword at the ready. He is too compassionate, too ready to allow mercy and redemption. It's a weakness that could so easily be exploited.

She wouldn't change him for the world.

"Shout if you're in trouble!" she calls as she takes off, finding a heart and driving the sword deep into it. She cuts down, ignoring the spray of blood across her face as the organ ruptures. The first one was easy.

As she sees the next closest, at least 25 feet off the ground, she also sees faceless monsters start to peel out of the shadows to come for her. The next one won't be so easy.

"Kubo!" she calls, her voice firm and steady. "Distraction!"