The One Who Cried

The Boy

Quinn watched the boy. It was a shame that he'd be gone before she had the chance to ask him any questions. Quinn wondered why the dark hooded figures hadn't come for her. These hooded figures were the ones who took people to the Spires. A few years ago she may have gone up to the boy and talked to him, but she'd learned. That's why all she did was observe people. She didn't want to get too attached before someone got taken away to the Spires. Then Quinn watched as the boy looked up and noticed her. He waved as if everything was normal. Did he not realize where he was? His parents looked scared, so why wasn't he? In fact, he looked completely calm. 

"Hi!" he yelled, "I'm Jakob, what's your name?!" Quinn didn't necessarily want to answer, but she knew if she didn't he might yell some more.

"My name is Quinn," she replied, "Not that it matters." Quinn watched as Jakob got closer and climbed up near her. Quinn still wasn't used to his unusually bright clothes. 

"Have you been down here for a long time?" Jakob asked, "You look really pale." It bothered Quinn how comfortable Jakob was with her. Even though they had just met Jakob was acting as if they had known each other for a long time. 

"It's none of your business," Quinn replied, clearly annoyed. Even though she had done her best to tell Jakob she didn't want to talk to him he didn't leave. 

"So why do people get taken to those creepy towers?" Jakob asked, pointing to the Spires, "I saw a person get taken kicking and screaming on the way here. I don't want to get taken there, at least not yet. So any tips you have for not getting taken? You're the only one who looks like you've been down here for a while." Quinn was surprised by how calm Jakob was. He was smiling as if the sight of someone kicking and screaming wasn't disturbing at all. Jakob was interesting and Quinn decided that keeping him around a little longer might be interesting.

"Don't cry," Quinn said, "Someone cries, and they are taken away in the next day or so." Jakob didn't even look surprised by her answer. 

"Okay!" he said as if this was the most normal thing in the world, "I haven't cried in years so that shouldn't be a problem. I've got to go, but I'll see you tomorrow!" Jakob waved and left. It was clear to Quinn that things would be a lot more interesting with him around.