Ghost Prison

Not everything that shines and flotes is bad

-One of the nine... What?The marble's smile disappeared. He raised one hand and began to scratch his head. On second thought, he was all like a head... Or didn't he have one? Well, he was scratching the top of his being.-Or at least I was supposed to say something like that when I arrived. But since you found me halfway there in my way, I can only be powerless in front of you. And why haven't you killed me yet?It seemed to be a learned line, because after reciting his threat, his speech became weak and fast again.-I am not bad. I only defend, I do not attack. Your... Professor? -he nodded.- I had to eliminate him because he attacked me. Apart from the fact that he already had a presence strong enough and those who are like him must be stopped because they begin to cause problems for people. On the other hand, you haven't done anything, have you?-No. No. No. No. No. No. - While talking he shook his head. - I was supposed to do it later, even if I didn't want to, but not yet. To be honest, I thought it was funny. It was like a little hamster to which you put a finger, it runs to a corner and keeps shivering there, looking at you in such a way that it looks he was going to cry.-Well, then, must I understand that you don't want to hurt anyone? How do I know it's true?-Well, it's not new to you that we're at war either, but just because we're at war doesn't mean we're all aggressive either. We began to come little by little, some escaping and others trying to find weaknesses. My superiors came for the second, but to tell you the truth, I didn't come for either reason. I was only brought in to get used to the place and learn about it.I looked at him strangely.-And your teacher?He shrugged.-I never liked him. Apart from that, like everyone else, they always forced me to do what they told me to do. For some reason I could never be like another one of those who did nothing on the outside. My family was Superior, so I didn't have many supporters either.-Well, don't tell me about your life either, -I said with a laugh.- I will leave you just because I see you're good. Apart from that, you are the only one I talked to about your kind. So I'll turn a blind eye and go see if I can find anything that catches my eye.I got up and shook my pants, because the floor in the alleys wasn't exactly the cleanest think on earth.-Hey, can't you take me with you?I stared at him. I couldn't tell if he was just bothering or serious. I only saw that he was unsure of what he was saying because he was swinging from side to side with his hands behind his back.-Why do you ask me that? -I asked.-You seem like a good person to me. Also the only one who has spoken to me so far, for some reason.-It has nothing to do with not being able to go home on your own?He hesitated for a moment, I was convinced that he was going to say yes but apparently I was wrong.-As I said before, everyone forced me to do what they said, regardless of what I wanted. I always wanted to be able to walk away and live in peace, but I couldn't. If I stay with you, I will be able to get away from them and prevent them from taking me back, because you can defeat them.-So you'll use me as a shield.-No! Well yes... But I can help you with whatever you need. You don't stay in an apartment without paying the rent. At least not someone decent.It didn't seem like a bad thing to me. It was true that I had been talking to him for about five minutes, but I felt he wasn't bad. Besides, even if it was, because of the level of aura he emitted, I didn't think I could get into anything bigger than a tennis ball.-We'll see what they say in my family. But you can join me in my laps in the meantime.The marble rose to float on my shoulders.-Well! Thank you.-What's your name, by the way? -I asked when I realized I didn't know how to call him.-Of course he didn't say my name. I am Seven. And you?-I am Kai, but... Seven?... Like the number?-Exactly!-I don't know how you can say that cheerfully... Who is called as a number? What little originality there are these days. From now on I'll tell you... Murmel. -Hey... I have a name, don't be disrespectful. -In any case, why Murmel?I smiled.-Because you're like a marble.-Hey!-Well, come on, I don't have the hole day. -I turned and began to walk, always laughing.Murmel kept complaining about his new nickname, but he followed me to the main street again.