A Roommate

“I don't want to kill other people.”

“They're no longer ‘people’, Lei.” The Auctioneer insisted. “These very people I tell you are criminals. Not even worthy to be forgiven.”

“I am no different then.” The girl’s eyes narrowed in the dark path ahead of them. “Where are we going to?”

“To my crib.” He replied. “You will be staying there along with other girls.”

“Won't they kill me in my sleep?” she turned her head to him and frowned. “You said so yourself that these people are dangerous.”

“The girls you will be roommates with are well-behaved.” The Auctioneer said.

“Are they werewolves too?”

The Auctioneer sighed at Lei’s bombardment of questions. “No. But they aren't humans either. Don’t be surprised by their personalities.”

The girl nodded meekly and followed behind him. She slipped her hands into the pockets of her jacket.

In her mind, she felt hopeless. This time, her life as a vagrant truly begins. She will have to raise a blade at anyone just to ensure her own quality of life.

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