His expression changed from confusion to terrified in a split second. "Wait....." he backed away slightly " You're not......human." He stammered. I continued to stare blankly and put my hand on his shoulder, feeling him tense up at my touch. I put my face closer to his and whispered into his ear. "Listen kid, you may think anything you want. But in the end, everyone knows I'm human. Regardless if you are right or wrong in that assumption, you'll get thrown into Bedlam." His breath hitched and he inhaled. His voice barely above a whisper. "Wh-what are you then?" I look at him into the eyes and whispered "I am your worst nightmare chéri." I feel foolish for not controlling myself better. **cover art is temporary and not mine**