Thomas, lost in thought, took another step towards the creature. The meat, its enticing scent beckoned for him to draw closer. It was a siren's call.
The monster opened its jaws for another bite. It hesitated, and the claw tightened around the prize. It brought its nose to the air and sniffed.
Thomas alternated his stare from the jaws to the meal, then back to the jaws. Even though his instincts had overtaken his mental faculties, he stepped back. That monster was irrefutable, absolutely strong. He could feel it now, the chill in the air that seemed to punch through his body.
'I'm an idiot. Why am I trying to fight this thing, because I assumed I was strong enough?' Thomas thought. 'There aren't any bandits left to eat. This thing slaughtered them, and it's not my job to take on every monster I find. Maybe Doevm can teleport me out of here. I should just leave. Screw humans anyway. They didn't ask for my help. They don't even know this thing exists!'