Interlude 2 End: Charles Animus

-Break-

Later that night

Location: Campsite

With Jupio in his arms, Charles is flung to the floor by a group of people from the campsite.

Despite being hit hard, Charles's first instinct is to watch over the little Jupio in his arms.

Looking up at his attackers, he says, "Why are you doing this?"

The man in front of them all says, "You almost ruined all of our lives today, despite how much better it has gotten for us you tried to throw us into hell."

"I simply spoke the truth of what I saw, and is that action enough of a sin to do this to me?"

The man grips his hands and looks down then says, "I would be lying if I said your words earlier didn't ignite something in me, and many around me would attest to that.

But no matter how truthful they are it doesn't change the fact we will never leave here, this life we currently have is the best we could ever hope for, so if we have to be pets, be property we will do so. Because you're not the only one tasked with protecting a child."

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