Winder watched in horror as the young person was bullied by the troublemakers. He couldn't stand by and do nothing. He quickly got up from his seat, leaving his half-finished meal behind, and made his way towards the commotion.
"Hey! Leave him alone!" Winder shouted, his voice laced with anger.
The troublemakers turned their attention towards Winder, momentarily distracted from their torment of the young person. The inn fell silent as everyone watched the unfolding scene.
"What's it to you?" one of them sneered.
"It's not right to gang up on someone defenseless," Winder replied firmly, his eyes fixed on the troublemakers. "Now step away and leave him be."
The troublemakers exchanged glances, contemplating their options. The braver of the two took a step forward, taking on a more aggressive stance.
"You think you can stop us?" he challenged, his voice dripping with arrogance.
Winder's eyes narrowed, his fists clenched. "I'm warning you, back off."
But the troublemakers were not ones to listen to reason. With a swift movement, they launched themselves at Winder, aiming to overpower him with their numbers. But Winder was prepared.
Using his agility, Winder sidestepped their first blow, ducking under their outstretched arms. He retaliated, landing a solid punch to the gut of one of the troublemakers. The punch was followed by a kick that sent the other troublemaker stumbling backward.
The inn erupted into cheers and applause from the onlookers. The fight had quickly turned in Winder's favor, shocking everyone with his unexpected fighting skills. The troublemakers, now on the receiving end of the beating, tried to regain their footing, but Winder was relentless.
With quick, precise strikes, he disabled one troublemaker after another, ensuring they couldn't continue their attack. The young person who had initially been their target watched in amazement, both grateful and in awe of this stranger who had come to their aid.
After what felt like an eternity, the fight came to an end. The troublemakers lay defeated on the ground, nursing their wounds.
Winder, panting slightly from the exertion, looked down at them with a mix of disdain and triumph. "Consider this a lesson learned," he spat before turning away.
As Winder approached the young person, they looked up at him with gratitude and awe. "Thank you," they said softly, their voice filled with genuine appreciation.
Winder smiled, extending a hand to help them up. "No need to thank me. It wasn't right what they were doing. Are you alright?"
The young person nodded, accepting Winder's assistance. "I'm okay. They didn't hurt me too badly."
Winder glanced at the other patrons, who had returned to their conversations and meals as if nothing had happened. "Is this a common occurrence here? People bullying others without consequence?"
The young person sighed, shaking their head. "Unfortunately, it happens more often than it should. Most people prefer to keep their heads down and not get involved."
Winder frowned, his eyes scanning the room. "Well, that won't be the case anymore. Things are going to change around here."
The young person looked at Winder curiously. "What do you mean?"
Winder grinned, determination shining in his eyes. "I mean that I won't stand by and let innocent people be mistreated. I've had enough of that in my own life. From now on, I'm going to make sure justice is served, even if I have to do it myself."
The young person nodded, a spark of hope igniting within them. "I'll join you. Together, we can make a difference."
Winder extended a hand towards them, sealing their newfound alliance. "Together, we'll bring about the change this town needs."
And with that, Winder and the young person set off, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead and stand up against the injustices that plagued their town.