Along the Ledge
11-24-2018, 06:32 PM
She seemed to manage the pace well enough, though she was careful not to walk beside him. He had to continue to look back as they conversed, but their pace was slow enough the actions wouldn’t hinder him much. He sighed internally, being born a slave seemed to have much different effects than being taken as one later in life. Though their determination varied as well. He wanted his freedom, she seemed to shrink back into her captivity. He knew she didn’t consider herself free, only to have changed hands. He wasn’t completely satisfied with her answers, but he wouldn’t push the issue. Her master sounded like a cruel one indeed. Prevent him from atrocious acts? Sounded like he just took his pleasures out on her instead of someone who would fight back. He wouldn’t be convinced otherwise that the man had been a coward. "Do you have any hobbies? What do you do to pass the time when you aren’t needed by your master?" Obviously she cared for her companions, and they her, but did she have any passions he could kindle for her? |
