Crystal Dune

Section 1 The finely crafted arrow sails through the air. It hits the outside rim of the target face with a satisfying whack. My instructor Valorez turns towards me. "Ah, a fine shot, young Kiera," he remarks. "Your technique was practically flawless." But master," I protest, "my arrow only hit the outside ring! How will I ever become an elven archer if I can't even hit a bulls-eye?" Patience, my student, patience," replied Valorez. "You must …

…I didn't "finish" him off while he was passed out. " I tell him, "I have taken a sacred oath never to kill anything, and even though you probably would have finished me off, I still take into consideration that you are an extroidanary creature. "Well thank you kind girl," says the Cyclops, "Now that you have spared my life I would like to continue on with you on your journey and help you whenever needed."