“Assemble” I heard a thunderous roar and I jumped from the floor bed. The sound of people scampering around, getting ready to run outside to the gardens filled our small space. It was trouble to arrive late and an even bigger trouble to ignore the call. The punishment that would follow for each would leave you scarred and immobile for days but you’ll still be expected to complete your duties. I slipped on my worn-out shoes that barely fit my legs now and tied my hair into a messy bun at the back of my head. It was safer to tie it that way. Those who let their hair flow were yanked by it at any given opportunity. I followed the girls running outside, pushing through the bodies to make it out on time. Luckily, I made it out before the doors were closed and so did a good number of girls but sadly, three girls didn’t make it. Alicia, the woman that called us out, marched to the door, a stern look on her face. She was unusually big for a halfbreed and sometimes I wondered if she was a
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