That Witch Bitch

I'll Make You A Deal

You gulp.

The Cortez was a terrifying place, the walls always seemed to scream at you, the people were all psychotic.

Still, Misty's freedom was definitely something to be contemplated.

"How do I know you'd be true to your word?" You ask the Countess.

"Because I have no use of her, I happen to have use of you though."

You really don't like the way she is looking at you.

You shut your eyes and search their heads for any information or help.

You were completely surprised by the persons thoughts you could hear the most loudly: Donovan's.

He had been mute for the whole attic-problem-thingy.

Except his thoughts were as loud as anything!

"Please say no, please say no, please, I can't stand to be without her, she's the only thing that keeps me from my mother" Donavan thought.

You couldn't see him but you knew where his thoughts were and they were just below the ladder, pacing around the bedroom.

The countess hadn't noticed his state of trauma but you had.

"Donovan? Don't freak out but I'm in your head."  You say telepathically.

You feel the man jump, completely startled.

"What? What do you want?" He asks.

The countess still hadn't taken her eyes off you but you were too busy to notice.

"I need a way to get out of here, with Misty, alive" You reply.

"Oh, for sure! Sorry." He thinks, you know he's blushing.

"Y/n? What do you think?" The countess asks, aware of the silence that was between you two.

"Can I have a little longer to think?" You ask her, nervous that she'd be able to detect your magic.

"Sure." She says, nodding and smiling. She did have a beautiful smile.

She closed the attic door behind you and you were left with Misty's sleeping body.

You didn't really want to shake her from her sleep to ask her opinion so you just continue speaking to Donovan.

"Donovan? You still there?"

"Yeah, I'm just thinking of a way right now"

"Please be quick, I don't want to be stuck here forever. It's too scary."

"I know what you mean, it's alright."

"Thanks, how'd you end up here anyways?"

"Long story, involves drugs and stuff so I don't want to pollute your young mind."

"Oh shut up"

"Fine, sorry."

Even though it was just thoughts, you knew that you were both smiling.

"Do you have anything yet?"

"I think so, sneak out when she says Bartholomew. Okay?"

"Thanks, you are actually a good person."

"Thanks?"

"Sorry."

"You need to get Misty awake first though, otherwise it'll be hard carrying her."

"I'll find a way."

"Okay, cool."

"Cool"

"Can you get out of my head now?"

"Oh yeah of course sorry."

"Bye"

"Bye"

You make Misty float gently in the air with your telekinesis and get ready to get the hell out of this place.

You were just waiting for the name..

Bartholomew.