Any Other Name
“They were barely able to stand, their legs spattered with dried mud spots from the motorway, their hair lank and messy.
“Well… I suppose I could find a use for them. If they were cleaned up and dressed properly…”
“And given some food and something to drink, for Christ’s sake.” Sam was losing his patience.
“And if you’re willing to give me something in return.”
Sam knew that was coming a mile off. “Yes, if they’ll be cared for and treated well.”
Poppy’s smile was broad and reminded Sam of an all...igator eyeing up a lone water buffalo. “Let’s see… there are five little waifs so I would ask for an utterly trivial five years of your life. One for each.”
Sam clenched his fists. Clare was staring at him.
“It’s such a generous offer,” Poppy said. “Take this poor thing.” He grabbed Clare’s wrist and pulled her away from the others. She started to shake. “I’ll have to feed and clothe her, give her somewhere safe to sleep – mundanes have so many needs – for eternity.MoreLess
“Well… I suppose I could find a use for them. If they were cleaned up and dressed properly…”
“And given some food and something to drink, for Christ’s sake.” Sam was losing his patience.
“And if you’re willing to give me something in return.”
Sam knew that was coming a mile off. “Yes, if they’ll be cared for and treated well.”
Poppy’s smile was broad and reminded Sam of an all...igator eyeing up a lone water buffalo. “Let’s see… there are five little waifs so I would ask for an utterly trivial five years of your life. One for each.”
Sam clenched his fists. Clare was staring at him.
“It’s such a generous offer,” Poppy said. “Take this poor thing.” He grabbed Clare’s wrist and pulled her away from the others. She started to shake. “I’ll have to feed and clothe her, give her somewhere safe to sleep – mundanes have so many needs – for eternity.MoreLess
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