Re:War (Discontinued)

Chapter 12: Trade of the House

"Ah~ A bunny!!" Alice voiced, leaping towards her and hugging her.

A rabbit-eared-grey-haired-silver-eyed Puppet. Explained the white iris and that she was drawing my mana.

"H-Hey!"

"Umm... who are you? Don't think I entered the wrong room."

"Ah, no sir. This is your room. I was sent up here to easy your burdens. Whatever you wish for me to please you."

"Okay... what's your name, exactly?"

"Iona. Iona Silversong."

"How long have you been here?"

"3 years. I'll be 12 in a week's time."

I swear this place makes me sick. There are children working to please men?

Well, Reverie isn't exactly a place with a high moral standard, and Ravenhelm is probably the epicentre of it. Besides, Puppets are a good choice when it comes to places like these. I believe you know why.

Yeah. Since they can neither get nor transmit sexually transmitted diseases, there isn't really an issue, is there?

"Is there a problem, sir?"

"N-no. Just put some clothes on."

"I beg your pardon?"

"Put on some clothes. You're gonna get cold dressed in that."

"I am a Puppet, sir. I don't fall sick."

"That's not the point. Just wear something, alright?"

"Am I not to your liking, sir?"

"Look, I didn't here to do anything to anyone. I just had to spend the night, if you want to please me or anything, the best you can do is to get dressed. And probably get some sleep, I'm gonna take a walk. Alice, take care of her for me."

I promptly exited the room and went back to where the boss was.

"Oh hey. Already done?"

"No. I didn't ask for anyone."

"I sent her for you. All the customers love her ya know?"

"Why are children here?"

"Ask her parents. They're the reason why she's here," he sighed, smoking. "Pretty sure you know this yourself, but laws don't really apply here."

"Her parents..? Why would a parent send their own child to a place like this?"

"Ask her yourself. I'd rather not talk of their private lives, if ya get my flow? I cancelled her sessions for the night, so do what you want."

I was speechless. This place... everything here felt wrong.

"Need a light?"

"I don't smoke, sorry."

"Drink?"

"No."

"Some drugs?"

"Hell no."

"Man, you're a boring kid. Fancy meeting someone who follows law in a place like this."

"Right... see ya."
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"Hey Alice, Iona, I'm back. Bought you two something to- hm?"

"Master, Iona fell asleep."

"Oh? Hm... ya hungry?"

"A little bit. Iona looked tired, so Alice let her sleep on the bed."