The Protective Entity (A Buzzfeed Unsolved AU)

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I had no concept of time, there was nothing for me to do but think and listen to the faint humming of the light above me. I buried my head deep in my knees and tried to drown everything out.
Then, the door opened, and in came a man I hadn't seen.
I glanced up and saw his eyes were bloodshot. His face was pale and he was clean bald.
"Evening, Mr. Bergara." he said.
I turned away, leaning against the wall.
"I just came in to ask some questions. If you cooperate we can get this over with quicker." he said.
"How about you fuck off." I muttered.
"I don't appreciate your tone." he said.
"You're not my mom. Go fuck yourself." I said again.
The man threw down his binder and grabbed me by the collar. He proceeded to throw me against the wall and wrap both hands around my neck.
I resisted, kicking him in the crotch. But he didn't let up.
"Listen up, I'm only gonna tell you this shit once. You are our property. You signed the paper. Either you do this the easy way, or we'll have to amp things up a bit. Your choice." he said through clenched teeth.
I gasped for breath, my face going numb. My chest burned, behind my eyes, and I lost the energy to keep fighting. I croaked out, "I don't have to tell you shit."
Then, he let up and took his hands off me.
I fell to the floor, coughing and gasping for air. I held my neck and tried to stay conscious.
"So that's how it's gonna be? What a little shit. I'll show you what happens to people who don't listen." he said with a crazy gleam in his eye. He pulled a baton out of his holster and charged towards me, swinging it over his head.
I ducked down, bracing for the impact.
Then, the door opened.
The old man came in with a black cloak on.
"Reggie...let's reel it in a little, shall we?" he said calmly.
Reggie complied, rolling his eyes but standing up and putting his baton back on his belt.
The man slowly sauntered towards me and used his cane to lift my face up to his.
"Are we being difficult today?" he asked.
"Please, leave me alone." I whimpered.
"No, I don't think we can do that, unfortunately. We need something from you. I'm going to get it. For the glory of the Watcher." he replied.
"Just shut the fuck up. Fuck the Watcher. Just..." I was cut off when I felt the cane hit my right temple. I fell onto my side. My nose started to bleed.
"Don't you ever speak that way of the Watcher again. I'll show you what happens to pets that don't listen." and he hit me once again over the head. I lost consciousness.