[When Kirk reached the teen, he would be instantly accosted by a surprisingly strong grip to his wrist]

C'mon, you maniac, let's get outta here.

[And with that Kazuya began power-wading away from the thrashing monster with Kirk in tow - the thing still looked distracted by the no doubt nasty burn it was sporting, and Kazuya had literally no energy to bother getting into an actual fight with some swamp monster from his nightmares. No, best to retreat, retreat...]

There're plenty more monsters like that, so you better watch your step better. Not everyone here would save you like I did.