Kwento Ni Nanay

Night Monster (bonus)

"Night Monster, is that you?"

Yes, child

"Ok. Thought so. Can you please not press your face up against my window? It scares me."

I am sorry. I'll move back....

Is this better?

"Yeah. Thanks. I just don't wanna get nightmares again, is all. Are you coming to visit the other kids in the orphanage tonight, or just me?"
Just you

"Oh, neat... I s'pose. Say, why haven't you been here in awhile? You been busy elsewheres?"

Indeed, child. I have to visit many homes, and see many children. Yours is not the only one in my circuit

"Circuit? What's that?"

Yes, my circuit. My route. You know, the territory I travel?

"Oh. I see. Hey, Night Monster? Why's it so quiet when you're here? Aren't the other kids 'fraid of you?"

Oh, I suppose there's reason behind it. Well, why aren't YOU afraid of me, dear?

"Cuz I've seen you before. And you never hurt me. You talk with me, and sorta be like my friend. Aren't many around here who talk to me."

I see. Well, that alone's no reason to trust a fellow. Or a monster, for that matter. Any fiend is likely enough to play nice, just to creep into your good graces long enough to pounce. You don't truly KNOW me, do you? You've not seen but my face? You've not seen where I sleep after darktimes? You've not shared a meal with me? I trust you've done none of those things; am I wrong, my child?

"Well sure, ya put it like that. But anyways, like I said I guess I'm just not afraid to trust you. It's either I got no friends here, or I make a friend out there, hoping they don't eat me. You gonna eat me?"

No, child. I'm not an Eater

"Well, what are you then, Night Monster?"

A Distractor

"Huh?"

It's my job to keep you busy, while the Eaters visit your friends