They had been waiting for almost 2 hours, and still no sign of Rikki or Damnus... Fear rose in Arida's stomach, and she got up to leave. Yomelele did the same, and the taller girl blocked the door. She knew it was dangerous to go out at night, but their friends were missing, and the local gangs could kill them.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Rikki pushed in, leading a sobbing Damnus. His shirt was torn open, showing his binder, and there was a black bruise across his cheek bone.
"W...what happened?" Arida asked. Yomelele cradled Damnus in her arms, holding the sobbing boy.
"The assassination went wrong... " Rikki explained, "the target fought back, and, he, he had a weapon, a knife. We only just managed to escape.
"And Damnus is on his last chance..." He was quiet now, and he got up, he wet a towel, and sat back down. His eyes were red, and he picked at his fingers, pressing the towel to his bruise. He wouldn't be able to get another job, he would be killed or sold as a slave by the boss. The only chance he had is to go to a meeting with him, and hope he is merciful.
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KILLERS
Misterio / SuspensoAn assassin girl is paying off a debt. But what is the truth about her fathers job? And why are they following her...
