1 year and 2 months later

Boris reached up and grabbed the apple from the tree before leaning down and giving said apple to the little girl. “Here you go, I made sure to grab the freshest, reddest juiciest apple on the tree just for you”

He smiled broadly at her as the little girl squealed in delight. “Thanks Boris!” The girl grabbed the apple and ran off with it. Yet another successful good deed complete.

The world was hard enough to deal with as it was. Why make it harder by being mean or nasty to people. Gosh darn if you truly wanted to make a better world then it always starts with an act of kindness he says.

He watched as the little girl ran back to her friends and after making sure she was safely with them he turned and began to make his way back to town.

As he was walking down the road he noticed old miss Nan walking down the same road hunched over with a large bag over her back.

“Old Miss Nan!” Boris voice boomed as he trotted over waving happily as she turned towards him. The wrinkles on her face slowly spread as she gave him a toothless grin

“Ah! Young Boris! So happy to see you today. It always warms these old bones of mine to see you out and about. Say, would you kindly do me a favor?”

Boris smiled at the warmth of her voice and nodded “Of course. You know me. Always happy to help!”

“Thank you dear” She shifted the bag off her back and Boris with casual ease picked it off the ground with one of his large hands. Then, without bothering to ask as he knew she would protest, easily lifted Old Miss Nan up with his other arm and let her rest on his shoulder. Keeping that arm lifted to ensure she had enough sitting space.

“Oh dear Boris. You shouldn’t suddenly do that to a lady as old as me. Near gave me the fright of my life. I am perfectly capable of walking on my own two feet you know”

“I know, but if I can help ease your journey to town then why wouldn’t I. It is no trouble for me. And It makes it easier for you. It is a full win scenario”

Old Miss Nan let out an exasperated but yet thankful sigh. “Oh there is just no winning with you is there? To think our town is blessed to have such a kind natured soul such as you around.”

Boris happily made his way into town making small talk with her. Greeting and saying hello to everyone he passed as they made their way to the marketplace. He then helped Old Miss Nan set up her stall as they continued to chit chat and once it was all done he bid her a lovely farewell but only after refusing her payment for his help. Helping was more than enough of a reward for him.

He noticed the slightly sad and lonely look she got as he left and promptly resolved himself to make sure he took the time to visit her to have a chat when he had the chance.

He stopped by a market stall selling some skewers of grilled meat with some kind of sauce slathered on it and ordered two skewers, paying the man just a little bit extra as headed off.

The couple of skewers of meat could probably fill the stomach of an average man but it could hardly be constituted as a snack for Boris who was much bigger than everyone else. But it should be enough to tide him over till lunch.

He walked through the streets as he made his way to the church of the gods that also housed the orphanage. It was there he happened to catch sight of a cat scampering into an enclosed alleyway.

Feeling a strange compulsion he stepped into the alley way and watched as the cat went over to a small litter of kittens.

He smiled at the cute scene “Aww. Nothing warms the heart more than seeing a parent taking care of their young.”

The cat looked up as he spoke and eyes him wearily and Boris let out a low chuckle “Not to worry I mean no harm to any of you.”

He then placed the skewers of meat down somewhat near the cat but not close enough that it might start to feel threatened.

“Here you go. You need these more than I do.” With a wave of his hand he left the cat with the food and went on his merry way. He should probably bring the cat some more food on a later date.

He eventually made his way to the church where he saw the priest Corrin standing by the steps no doubt waiting for him. Upon spotting Boris he smiled and gave a wave as he trotted over.

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“There you are, I was almost starting to wonder if this would be the first time you were late.”

“My apologies, you know how I am sometimes, constantly getting distracted no matter where I go” Boris offered a good hearted chuckle which Corrin returned in kind

“Most wouldn’t call helping every single soul they come across as getting distracted but I can hardly complain, it’s that very attitude of yours that makes you such an amazing individual. Come, I am sure the children will be excited to see you.”

Boris grinned and followed Corrin through the church and toward the orphanage, paying a small prayer to The Dreamer as he did, the god Corrin served under

“Boris! Boris is here!” A happy cry echoed through the courtyard snapping Boris out of his thoughts as he looked over just a second before he was swarmed by small children giggling as they tried to climb up him happily.

Corrin clapped his hands “Children. I am sure Boris will happily let you use him as a mountain for you to climb later but for the time being I need his help so we can expand the orphanage. Now come on. Off you'll go”

The children all seemed disappointed so Boris made sure to promise them that he would play with them all later, and he always kept his promises as they knew. But duty waits for no man and so he began to make his way to the construction site they had been working on.

“Again Boris I can not thank you enough for all the help. I am sure the kids will be happy to have a bit more personal space when all of this is finished.”

“It is no trouble for me at all” He reached down and picked up a large heavy wooden beam that probably would have took 5 people to lift normally and began to move it into position

Corrin simply stared in amazement for a second before shaking his head “No matter how many times I see it. I don’t think I will ever get used to it.”

He then offered Boris a polite smile “Well I will leave you to it. Come find me if you need help with anything.”

Boris nodded and continued, letting his mind rest as he continued to work. There was something peaceful about just turning your mind off and just letting your physical body do everything. To get lost in the work. Corrin had said he was entering an awake dream when that happened but he didn’t really know if that was true which was not a knock on the man's belief. He just held some skepticism.

As he worked one of the orphans suddenly came running towards him frantically “Boris! Boris! Corrin needs your help! The sharks are here again and they are demanding payment! You need to help!”

Boris didn’t really know what he was talking about but he also didn’t really need to know much else other than Corrin needed help and so he dropped what he was doing and quickly ran over to the church. His loud feet thumped across the ground as he quickly marched into the church.

There he saw Corrin with his back to the wall as three men surrounded him. One holding Corrin by the scruff of his shirt with the other two holding knives.

The one holding Corrin turned around with a gruff and scarred face and looked at Boris “The fuck is this?”

“Boris! Get out of here and just pretend you never saw anything.” Corrins voice came out as strained as he pushed against the wall “I don’t need your help”

“Yes you do!” Boris responded and began to march towards them with determination and the man in the center gestured with his head towards the two cronies flanking him, they then stepped towards Boris with their knives out. The one on the left letting out a little cackle.

“Well don’t you go start thinking of your Mr. tough guy just because of your size shit head. Haven’t you ever heard the saying? The bigger they are! The harder they F-'' He didn’t get a chance to finish as Boris slammed his fist into the man's face with an audible crunch and knocked the man back several feet to the ground.

“Wha-” The second man seemed somewhat taken aback by what happened but his shock didn’t really last long as with another satisfying crack, he also flew back and joined his unconscious friend.

The man in the middle snarled and threw Corrin to the ground “Are you fucking insane! Do you have any idea who we work fo-”

He didn’t get a chance to finish his sentence as he joined his two cronies on the ground and Boris simply grunted.

“It doesn’t matter who you work for. The world is filled with enough misery as it is. It does not need low lives like you contributing to it.”

Corrin sat up from the ground clearly shaken and Boris went over to him and helped him up.

“Are you okay?” He asked as he helped brush some of the dirt off of his robes and Corrin nodded.

“Yeah. Yeah. I am okay. Just. Shaken. Word of advice Boris. Always find out who you are accepting money from even if it seems like a gift.”

Boris looked at the three unconscious men “I take it these are loan sharks. What, did they offer money as a donation and then came back ready to shake you down.”

Corrin nodded “more or less. I’d been trying to keep it away from other people but they were getting more and more bold. Even threatening the kids”

“Well I put them in their place. I doubt they will try anything like that again.” Boris replied but Corrins simple shook his head.

“I am afraid it won’t be that simple. They are part of the Blood cutter gang.”

Boris' face darkened and he looked over at the three collapsed men on the ground. With a deep breath and a nod he turned back to Corrin “Alright. I guess that means we have some problems that need to be sorted out. But us standing here worrying won’t solve this issue. If you owe a bunch of money then I guess we will have to find a way to pay them back plus interest.”

“And if they won’t accept or even retaliate because of this attack?”

“Then I guess it is a good thing I was the one who did the attacking” Boris grinned and flecked his arms “What better ally could you ask for in a situation like this?”

Corrin shook his head in amusement “You truly are something else Boris. Fine, and also… Thanks”

“Of course. You know me, always happy to help. Now come, lets get these guys tied up just to be safe and lets start brainstorming a solution"