ａｕｄｉｏ + ａｃｔｉｏｎ.

[wolfchild]

[ she begins without preamble, speaking clearly and surely. ]

I have things to trade in the cafeteria. There's hams and cheeses, doughnuts, and juices. Socks too, and wet wipes, toys and jewelry. I've got books too for those who want them and markers in lots of colors. There's a lot more too. I'll be here all day or until it's all gone.

[ she took over a section of the cafeteria for her use. her direwolf lies beside her, guarding both her and the cart.

her wheeled cart ( commandeered from the clinic ) is full of items: the top has a tray of finger food from the promised cold hams and cheeses to oysters and shrimp packed in ice with sauces alongside, even cooked mini pizzas. below are assorted vending machine goods in their wrappers, sacks of ground coffee and hot chocolate, and a dozen fresh doughnuts. she has a pitcher of lemonade and a half-gallon of fruit punch.

in the drawers are assorted items such as wipes, hand sanitizers, socks and scarves, toys including a stuffed bear that moves and talks when you press its stomach, a few books and papers and markers.

hidden inside a bag at the girl's feet are a few cartons of cigarettes and small bottles of whiskey and wine for those who can pay a little extra. ]

Comments

[wolfchild]

You stop running when you turn to fight.

[ anger coils tight. ]

You should have killed your master. You do not hurt those who do no ill.

[wolfuncaged]

I am aware of my cowardice. It took me far longer than that to truly remove the mentality of being a slave. It is a poor excuse, but the only one I have.

[He doubts he'll ever be really free of it. Why else hang on the every word of Hawke? Making his own decisions is forever difficult]

[wolfchild]

[ out of all the confessed killers she has known, he is the first to express remorse. he punishes himself. maybe he did only do it because of his condition as a slave.

and he did tell her a story which was the price she demanded. ]

Here. [ she palms a little bottle of whiskey for him. ] Take it.

[wolfuncaged]

[He blinks, surprised at the offering]

What do you want in exchange for it?

[wolfchild]

I already got my payment. [ his story. ] Go on. I don't think many will be pleased with me having these.

[wolfuncaged]

[He gives the briefest of smiles, inclining his head a little, taking the bottle carefully]

Then I thank you. This is very generous.

[wolfchild]

Don't finish it in a swallow. [ she knows how quick men like to get in their cups. ]

[wolfuncaged]

I wasn't planning to. A wine needs to be savoured, it's a rare treat.

[wolfchild]

You're one of the few that knows how to drink then. [ cheers, bro. ]

[wolfuncaged]

It is one of the few talents I can be proud of.

[wolfchild]

[ she lifts an eyebrow. ]

The only one?

[wolfuncaged]

Not my only one. No.