Chapter 2: Heavy Burdens
Once a year had gone since Linda passed away, life finally began to crumble as Tom not only lost a job but had to prioritise the monthly payments, all while trying his best to take care of his daughter, both for his sake, hers and Linda. Yet everyday he feared that he would lose Jayane the same way Linda died.
Even fearing that something would instead happen to him and Jayane would be left all alone in the world. Not working any more outside of their home, Tom worked inside his room while Jayane studied through books at home instead of going to school. Due to Tom fears of Jayane leave her home.
Not able to protect her should anything happened despite Milotic. As the bills gathered up, Tom was ready to do anything, as long as he could be with Jayane and at the most Milotic could stay. His priority was Jayane´s suppressors while neglecting to pay each month the arranged monthly price for Milotic.
Receiving a phonecall in his room, Tom knew that it wouldn´t be long before Carl would call and start asking questions, as he took the phone to his ear and hoped it would be someone else. But it was him.
Carl: Hello Tom... well... where to start... you haven´t paidlast month and not this one either …
Tom: Hey Carl... listen, you know I have had a hard time right now... I´m sure we can work things out ...
Carl: Yes, but I also owe people money... if you don´t pay, I can´t pay, that´s my own hard problem ...
Tom: I can´t be responsible for that … still, I am going to mortgage the house this week and also ...
Carl: I don´t mind if you sell a kidney or something... just give me my monthly money soon enough ...
Tom: I can´t guarantee anything Carl... at the very least, please... take everything else but Milotic ...
Carl: I don´t deal with houses or cars... I buy and sell Pokemon... everything else is near useless to me...
Tom: The same for me... all I care for is my daughter and Milotic... everything else doesn´t matter...
Carl: Then you better give me my money... or you´re risk your daughter´s goodbye to that Milotic …
With the call ending, Tom wasn´t sure what to do. If he should play it safe and return Milotic, or take a chance by calling the police, despite the risk that Milotic might be confiscated by them instead due to the circumstances of how it was received in the first place. Tom felt there was nothing else he could do.
Calling a contact that introduced him to Carl, Tom asked for a different kind of black market trade, his contact asked what kind. Hesitating for a moment, Tom told him that he wished to sell a kidney, and that he would wish to chose someone which gives the most money yet has the safest procedure.
Wanting it to happen as soon as possible, Tom was surprised to hear that he can get one the same day, but knew that the sooner he can do it, the more likely he is to get the most money. With the call ending that someone will come over later tonight, Tom then called someone else. For certain preparations.
In case something would go wrong. Jayane´s doctor. After a short conversation, Tom was certain he was making the right decision. All done, Tom went to see how Jayane was doing inside her room, with her unaware of what Tom had begun to prepare soon enough, and that it might be their last time together.
Jayane: Dad, next month, for my checkup … can you come with me... instead of being at home ?
Tom: We´ll see how it goes honey, but I´m sure I can get some time off from work for awhile ...
Jayane: Dad... I want to ask... you think that maybe mom … knew what would happen that day ?
Tom: Despite it coming from her … no one could have guessed what would have happened to her ...
Jayane: I mean... you think mom somehow knew but didn´t say anything to worry us or something?
Tom: No honey... and even if she knew... then perhaps she wished it to happen nowhere near us ...
Jayane: And … do you have anything I need to worry about ? Something that might happen dad ?
Tom: It´s hard after she left us honey … but other than that … I´m all fine … and so will you …
Tom spent time with Jayane and Milotic, having her open up more and despite hurtful even going through family photos together. While Milotic sensed his somewhat troubled state of mind , it almost sensed his intentions. Tom wished to focus everything on Jayane. Being close to her, holding her.
As the entire day passed it was almost time in which Tom took Jayane to bed and kissed her goodnight, and once the door got closed he went outside to get picked up by a black van. Unaware of it all, Jayane, remained in bed sleeping deeply while Milotic still fully awake kept an watchful eye over Jayane.
The next morning Jayane woke up early and as usual prepared both breakfast for both herself and her father and waited for him at the kitchen table. But with him not coming down, some time passed as Jayane walked upstairs and entered his bedroom, only to find a small letter on his empty tidy bed.
Seeing that it was addressed to her, Jayane did not wish to open it and instead first searched the entire apartment, even going down to the basement to check if he was downstairs there doing something early in the morning. But after she didn´t find him there, she remained in the basement, beginning to sulk.
Afraid of what would be written in the letter, and what it would mean for her. After some time Milotic eventually sensed Jayane´s location and with it´s powers opened up the enforced basement door, and after making it´s way to her used its long strong body to help her back up onto her feet once again.
As she returned to Tom´s room, Jayane carefully opened the letter, but before she even read it Milotic used it´s powers to project her father writing it on his desktop, and hearing his voice think through what he was writing, Jayane heard exactly what she did not wish to hear... her father´s goodbye to her.
´´ Jayane...
If you read this by the next morning, or perhaps a few days later in which I have been absent... then I´m sorry... I did something foolish... but it was something that if successful... would give you the happiness you deserve... I wanted to give you it... but now I won´t be coming back home …
Other people will... a man named Carl might call, or even show up, maybe other people too... and I´m sorry for putting you through this... but you have no other choice... Jay, you have to leave as soon as possible. I already prepared a backpack with everything you need... apart from Millie.
You need to run because someone might try to take her away from you. And after everything that has happened... be it you getting sick... or when mom left us … it will be up to you to make a choice I could not do and even tried to prevent. Now, Millie´s fate and life will be in your hands Jayane.
Once it happens, you can either let them take her, or you can do everything you feel is right to keep her with you. Once you are ready with Millie, you leave the region. Go to the nearest border transport and leave for Kanto. Once there, try get in contact with a certain special person there.
You won´t live with him but from what I heard, he is a kind man that might do his best to help you at least find a home and survive. His name is Samuel Oak, a professor that researches the relationship between humans and Pokemon. I have never met him, nor talked to him at all.
But due to his research, I pray that if there is someone that could help you and Millie, it is him. I have another sealed letter that is for him, where everything he needs to know is written. I only ask of you that you do not open and read it. It is already hard enough for you to read this Jayane.
You will only find pain and questions there than answers. Should you not reach him, then get yourself to the nearest Pokemon Center. And never return to Sinnoh. For whatever reason.
I left behind the rest of the money we have, your passport, some family items and other things you´re free to see after you leave. Don´t worry about the apartment and everything else inside. Just run.
I´m so sorry baby. I love you.
Dad ´´
Jayane didn´t even shed a tear once she finished the letter, she instead went to the backpack and after putting it on she walked downstairs with Milotic. Passing by the table, she let the breakfast remain and once locking the door from the outside with spare keys, she ran off with Milotic.
Taking more than a day to reach an airport, it had already become night and with no available flights Jayane had to check into an nearby hotel and after finding out where one could be at she walked down a street to it, all while people looked at her, surprised that she had Milotic with her.
Oblivious to it´s rare species, Millie didn´t mind at first but once more people got interested in it, she got afraid that some might be those that were trying to take Milotic. Keeping her close, Jayane eventually reached a hotel and after getting a room for the night, she entered a simple single room.
Unfolding a sandwich from her backpack, Jayane felt more tired than hungry but after Milotic pushed the sandwich towards her Jayane knew it was best to have some before going to bed. Once finished, she opened her backpack and put back some leftovers, as something fell out of it.
The photo album, it had opened up and revealed a picture of her and both her parents at an amusement park, mere months before she got more ill and later got Milotic. Having not seen it when looking with her father, Jayane skimmed through it, only to finally shed the tears she held back since she left home.
Despite Millie by her side, it was too much for her and after crying out for some time, eventually Millie used it´s power to absorb the rest of the pain she was going through. Seeing that it was getting late, she entered the bathroom to brush her teeth before going to bed for the night.
With Millie by her side, suddenly Jayane heard the main door in the room break open, as someone was about to enter the bathroom. By mere chance Jayane had locked it from the inside, yet whoever it was tried to further break it down. In which Millie showed her potential by using her powers.
Reinforcing the door, it bought time for Jayane to think of something, and after seeing that there was no way out of the bathroom, she knew there was no other choice but to be offensive in order to get out. Asking Millie what they should do, Jayane then stood back as she looked around herself.
Water began to endlessly flow from the sink, shower nozzle and even the toilet, with everything flowing underneath the bathroom door due to Milotic´s powers. With people on the other side having to leave the waterfilled room, Jayane quickly opened the door and grabbed hold of Millie.
Running past some guys that by the looks of it seemed to be up to no good, Jayane saw at the end of the corridor someone else standing guard and knew she had to try take another exit. Seeing an emergency exit, she quickly ran through it, only to walk right inside a reinforced van that closed up.
With Millie exhausted from her previous efforts, Jayane yelled out for them to let her go, in which the car drove off, and as hours passed it eventually stopped and the van doors opened. Still night, Jayane was too afraid to leave the van, as someone was seen approached the van from the outside.
Man: Don´t be afraid little girl... you are safe... luckily we found you in time just like they did...
Jayane: Please... let me out... I need to get back... my backpack is there, and I need to leave ...
Man: We managed to retrieve it, I got it right here... and may I kindly ask where you will go ...
Jayane: I can´t really tell... it´s a secret... I just gotta go... I only want Millie and the backpack...
Man: It´s a secret that I can guess... I heard someone like you wished to leave Sinnoh today...
Jayane: If it´s about money, then take what I got in the backpack... I don´t have much else...
Man: It somewhat is... and you got something else... your pet is a very precious Pokemon ...
Jayane: If you´re taking Millie away from me then forget it ! I won´t let you take her from me !
As Jayane further put herself in front of Milotic and cowered down into a corner, the man took a chance and approached her carefully, reaching out his hand to her. Despite his friendly manners, Jayane did not fall for his charm and as he grabbed her arm, Milotic bit him in the arm.
Yet he didn´t flinch at all despite a nasty bite and instead said something which changed everything for Jayane. That he has information about her father. As Jayane looked at him, then she asked who he was, in which he responded. It was Carl, as Milotic let go of him but remained on it´s guard.
Jayane: Dad told me a little about you in a letter... that you were going to come after me and Millie...
Carl: That certainly is true to an extent... but I have actually come after you for another reason...
Jayane: You said that you got information about my dad... what happened to him, where is he ?
Carl: If you don´t know... then he likely didn´t want you to know... I´m not sure you want to hear...
Jayane: He gave me a letter I haven´t opened yet... that might mention what had happened to him...
Carl: I´ll tell you then... but I´d wish to further talk in a place abit more warmer and friendly...
Jayane: I don´t know what you want yet from me or Millie... but how do I know I can trust you ?
Carl: Your father did once... now it is your choice to make Jayane Malace... to trust me or not ...
Hoping things would be better if she played it safe, Jayane decided to put her trust in him and took his hand, in which he carefully led Jayane out of the car. Seeing other thugs nearby with nets and various other things, Jayane at first thought she was tricked and was about to try escape once again.
When suddenly Carl told the grunts to back off and let him handle it, in which he then told Milotic to come along. Being more cautious than Jayane, Milotic got next to her in which Carl told her that Milotic can freely stay with her for the moment, as they began to walk towards an old compound.
Jayane: What is this place... the drive took hours, so we have to be pretty far away from the city...
Carl: Very observant of you... and I will be honest with you... this is not a good place to be at...
Jayane: Then why did you take me here... what are you doing here... what do you want from me ...
Carl: I brought you here to save your life and Milotic... hadn´t I found you, then others would ...
Jayane: You mean others that want to take Millie away from me ? And what, you don´t want that ?
Carl: I did at first... but as fate chose a different path... there is something you will want from me...
Jayane: I got everything dad wanted me to have... what else could you have that I would want ?
Carl: The possibility to save Milotic, not to mention your own life... how is your heart my dear ?
As Jayane heard him, she had quickly forgot about her condition and remembering the physical effort she did when running away from the hotel, Carl then explained that Milotic lended her strength, and had it gone for too long or been too much then she certainly could have suffered a severe heart attack.
Feeling her pulse, Jayane noticed that it was a little fast but not too much, and as they reached an old metal gate that slowly opened, something compelled her to turn back, even Millie hesitated to enter but with Carl telling her to come along, Jayane had to do her part and hope he could help her.
Carl quickly hoped to take her to a more private room, and as they arrived he asked her to sit down and even offered her a glass of water. Almost acting like it was poisoned, Jayane looked at Carl as he somewhat shrugged and drank some from it to show her that there was nothing to be afraid of.
Jayane: You seem different from the other guys... was it through you that dad got Millie ?
Carl: Yes... and after he failed to pay, a bounty was place upon him and to retrieve Milotic...
Jayane: A bounty ? Is that why he is gone... did someone take dad and... you mean that he is ...
Carl: I´ll tell you the truth Jayane... he went to someone else in an attempt to pay off the debt ...
Jayane: You mean you and those guys weren´t involved with him not coming home ? Who then ?
Carl: He underwent surgery to sell a kidney... sadly he didn´t make it... and all his organs got sold...
Jayane: No , dad wouldn´t do that ! After mom was gone... he said he´d stay with me forever!
Carl: He did... and he managed to save some lives with his actions... by fate, one life is mine...
Pulling up a part of his shirt, Jayane could see a surgical incision where a liver transplant had taken place. Understanding that her father´s liver must have gone to Carl, Jayane asked where the rest of her father was, in which Carl shook his head, telling her that the rest went some place elsewhere
Carl: He saved my life... in return... I wished to do the same for you... since he couldn´t make it...
Jayane: What do you mean save my life... I was going away until you took me to this place ...
Carl: I know about your heart condition... and that it´s thanks to Millie you are still so healthy...
Jayane: Dad told me that neither his heart or mom´s are compatible... and no cure exists yet ...
Carl: Not legally... medicine is also experimented here... hence why I took you here aswell...
Jayane: You mean you can make a medicine that can cure my heart ? How can you be sure ?
Carl: I can´t promise, nor even claim it might cure you, perhaps at most keep you at least alive...
Jayane: Then what about Millie ? You guys now suddenly don´t want to have her any more ?
Carl: We do... but I´ll make you a deal I hope you won´t refuse... for both your and Millie´s sake ...
Jayane: As long as Millie isn´t hurt... and I can be be with her... what do you want me to do ?
Carl: Stay here and work for me girl... and in return I will pay Millie´s monthly debit for you ...
Jayane: You mean I have to stay here and not go outside ? For how long must I be here then ?
Carl: I won´t lie to you ... Millie´s debit, medicine research and other costs... it would many years...
Jayane: And what if I don´t want to stay here ... what happens then ...will you just let me go?
Carl: Then Millie will be taken from you... and eventually you will literary die heartbroken...
Jayane: Alright... I´ll stay... just promise me... that you will let me stay with Millie... please Carl...
Knowing he cannot keep that promise, he did not wish to shatter Jayane´s trust in him and chose to shake her hand. As Jayane then asked what work he wanted her to do, suddenly a piercing shriek was heard somewhere else, that left both Milotic and Jayane frozen in fear over what sound it was.
Walking outside the room, Carl told Jayane that he did not wish Millie to see what lies ahead, and told her to leave her behind in the room for the moment. Hesitating at first, Jayane saw that for whatever reason, Carl was very serious and as she nodded, Carl put a guard to watch the door just in case
After having walked abit, Jayane and Carl continued through a long corridor that had various sized doors all closed up and with a number painted on the front. Asked what they were, Carl stopped and walked over to a marked door and after opening a peek hole, he then lifted up Jayane to let her see.
Seeing a Rapidash very bruised and with various cuts on it, Jayane was about to ask what happened when suddenly she saw something. An large incision on Rapidash. And then looked back at Carl.
Carl: I meant what I said Jayane... and I am sorry... but as I told you... this is not a very good place ...
What society both fears and despises, you´ll find worse in this place... and not just hunters... yet while hunters dominate because they have turned this place into more than just a refugee, even I am always reminded of the evil and darkness that sometimes passes by me when walking around in here...
I have met them all. Drugdealers. Murderers. Rapists. If there is a hell then this place surely must be a one-way ticket to it... and I wish I could say that I am here for the same reason you are... but sadly that is not the case... in the beginning it was for money... and after some time... there was no turning back...
I could never return to a society I at the time despised for shunning me out, yet after seeing what I have seen... I could not face the light and goodness in the world. It would tear me apart. I am bound to this place like a fish to water... I may not be a shark, piranha or barracuda... but I am still one of them ...
You may see me act of kindness... but while I give something in return for your father´s gift... I expect something back from you... do as your told... and by a miracle you will leave this place alive one day together with Millie... but not the same as when you got here... because this place transforms you...
Even I cannot guess what you have become after putting all of this behind you... still be the innocent girl I took in order a girl with a darkness that will overshadow even my own... for that I already am sorry and I will do what I can to give you as much of a normal life here as possible... I cannot guarantee it...
Nor can I fully protect you... I am not your father... your guardian... not even a friend... I am your boss and cannot take responsibility for you... if you fall to drugs then I cannot save you... if you end up dead then be sure that I wont do anything about it... and if someone has their way with you... let it happen.
If you value your life, and such evil and darkness finds you... embrace it or it will eat you alive... I say this because since you will work for me... what I will assign to you isn't by choice... it needs to be done and the sooner I prepare you the faster will you embrace it... and here is your first task for now...
This Rapidash had potential until some idiot let it loose by accident, and while trying to escape it broke a few legs... while it can heal, it can never become the fast runner it usually is capable of... so with it worth more dead than alive now... we are stripping it from its organs... that is why you see that scar...
It was to check the health of its organs and determine what can be taken and sold... if a buyer is found to get it all then Rapidash gets a quick death... but if only an organ at the time is sold... its like pulling one leg at a time from an ant... and I got word that a buyer has been found for all the other organs...
I want you to go in there Jayane... and give it this lovely candy... Rapidash belonged once to a little boy so children really don't pose a threat to it... and after it has eaten it... I want you to be there together with it until it begins... its a death that is painful and long... but needed to preserve the organs in it... well ?
Carl looked at Jayane, already shocked by what was said previously and his order didn´t help her either at all. Having given her the candy, Carl opened the door and pushed Jayane to face it and make the choice. With the Rapidash already weak from the operation it still regained some of its strength after seeing Jayane. It saw hope in her. Goodness. Perhaps the one that would free it from its torment.
Jayane walked slowly inside and with Carl locking the door yet still kept a careful eye over her, Jayane suddenly had a dark thought that surprised even her. To eat the candy herself. But it didn´t take long before it all came back to her. Millie. Without each other they would surely die. Both linked together.
By life and death. And as Jayane pondered if Rapidash´s death was worth Millie´s life, she had only one answer to it. Approaching Rapidash, it was the first time Jayane even saw the kind of Pokemon usually rare from the Sinnoh region, and as she sat down next to it she held out her hand with the deadly candy.
And with a smile that almost made her heart cry. Looking into it´s saddened yet somewhat happy eyes, Jayane received a slight nod from it before Rapidash ate all the candy from her hand. As if it almost from the smile knew what would happen. As if it knew Jayane didn´t do it out of evil or malice.
With Rapidash resting its head back on the cold stone floor, Jayane looked at the door but saw that Carl had closed the hatch and left, leaving Jayane to experience it all by herself. Not sure if Rapidash could understand her as well as Millie does, Jayane did what Carl hoped she would. Expose herself completely.
Telling Rapidash the story of her life and how she only did it to save Millie. To excuse her actions. Give them meaning beyond the fact that she took a life. That she did it with a purpose. Yet as Jayane continued to talk it then began. Rapidash was trashing its legs and was in unimaginable pain.
Yet with Jayane there it closed its eyes and put all its effort into not making a sound. Not scarring Jayane with the painful look in its eyes or its screech of equal suffering. Meanwhile Jayane walked over to the door and screamed out for Carl to let her out. But he never did. Jayane was left to see Rapidash die.
While the thought crossed Jayane´s mind... for Millie to come help her... she quickly stopped her thinking such thoughts... knowing very well it was bad enough to be exposed to it herself... and that Millie should not experience such things... but Jayane also knew... Millie cant be protected forever...
Meanwhile Carl returned to his room where Millie had remained, almost as if it knew, as Carl sat down and began to look through Jayane´s bag for anything he can safekeep for her. Suddenly the door knocked as Carl signalled for Millie to quickly hide under the desk. The door then opened up.
Sitting in front of Carl, a muscular man put a medical bag onto the desk as he waited for Carl to react. Taking the bag, Carl opened it and by the smell alone quickly closed it before trying to return it back.
Carl: Dammit.. I told you many times before Rogen... I did you a favour but you can´t sell me this...
Rogen: Money is money... I remember doing you a favour too … so come on... return the favour back ...
Carl: Without inspecting the organs to be flawless, you aren´t getting a dime... alright, deal ?
Rogen: A knife is a knife, no matter if from a surgeon or from my myself... so pay up Carl...
Carl: And if the organs fail, what you gonna give me a refund then? Just find someone else alright ?
Rogen: You know few accept my merchandise, even fewer with an good enough price... but you Carl...
Carl: Thankfully I´m smart enough to not get affected by your stupidity... no offence Rogen, but you...
Rogen: I´m smart enough to do the dirty work no one else does... take the skeletons out of the closet...
Carl: If you´re trying to blackmail... just remember that everyone will point directly at you Rogen...
Rogen: I don´t trust you... you don´t trust me... but we both know everyone are the same out there...
Carl: Those around me respect and trust me... I can´t say the same about you … you´re our black sheep.
Rogen: Fair enough... speaking of animals... rumours has it you caught yourself something... a Milotic...
Carl: Seems I got a leak... dammit.. back off Rogen... this is my prey... a very special deal for me ...
Rogen: I´m just saying... if you should need someone to take care of it should something happen, then...
Carl: If I even suspect the slightest that you´re responsible if it happens, I swear to you Rogen that I´ll ...
Rogen: Relax... I want to be on your good side, if you still have one... just give me something okay ?
Carl: I can make you this deal then... but under my conditions, my rules... my punishment... deal ?
Rogen: You do have one then... alright I´ll be a good boy just for you... so, what you want from me ?
Carl: Protection. Not just for me against others. But for the Milotic aswell. You will take care of it.
Rogen: Ah come on, you might as well tell me to jump off a cliff and fly... I am a killer... I take lives...
Carl: Which is even more reason for you to pay attention. There is more to all of this than Milotic.
Rogen: You got something more ? Or got a contract with someone? Come on, spill it out already !
Carl: You could say that. Milotic didn´t get here by itself. Not alone. It´s owner, a girl , is also here.
Rogen: Damn... you sure she is not a hazard? If others find out, she´ll be gone by the end of the day...
Carl: That´s the trick... I caught Milotic... but say you caught the girl... for your own business reasons...
Rogen: You want be to babysit to the Milotic, protect your ass and also take care of this girl aswell ?
Carl: If you do this... if all three of us survive... I´ll repay you in a way you cannot imagine...
Knowing Carl´s best assets was his contacts and previous buyers, Rogen took the risk and shook hands to seal the deal. Leaving the bag as a token of trust, Rogen was about to leave when Carl told him to go get Jayane, and mentioned where she was held up at. Smiling, Rogen closed the door and then left.
Back at the cell, Jayane waited for Carl to return so she can go to Millie, but with Rapidash gone she wasn't sure if she should see Millie so soon. Hearing the cell door open, Jayane cowered into a corner once she saw that it wasn´t Carl but someone else. With the door closed Rogen approached Jayane.
Rogen: Well hello there... I expected to find a sweet little girl but you´re almost ready for highschool...
Jayane: Go away, leave me alone ! I don´t got anything useful and Carl told me to wait here for him !
Rogen: Carl sent me here... I´m Rogen... and forgive my curiosity.. but why were you in here ?
Jayane: Why do you care about it ? And how do I even know that you really know Carl ?
Rogen: He told me about your Milotic... that you are its owner... and for some reason, special...
Jayane: Alright... what about Carl, why couldn´t he come to pick me up instead ? Why you ?
Rogen: I think he´s taking care of a little bag of sweets that I gave him... so what happened in here ?
Jayane: He locked me in here... to give the Rapidash a candy... and not leave until its done... why did ...
Rogen: Ah... the old poison test... everyone here does it to new rookies... almost like an initiation rite ...
Jayane: I only did it for Millie and no one else... and I´ll leave only if you can take me to Carl, alright ?
Realising what little test Carl had just put him through, Rogen hesitated. To stay and take the Rapidash, earning a lot of money for it while letting Jayane walk around unprotected, or stay by her and risk someone else taking it. Making his decision, he told Jayane that they would go directly to Carl.
Eventually entering the room once again, Jayane saw that Millie wasn´t there, but before she could ask, Carl asked Rogen to wait outside. With the door closed, Jayane waited for Carl to say something to her.
Carl: I am sorry Jayane... not for doing it... but for letting you go through it... what was necessary...
Jayane: I told you already... that I would almost do anything... just for you to keep your promise to me ...
Carl: I know... but sadly... your father said the very same thing... to do anything...for you... and he ...
Jayane: He gave his life... and if that is what it takes... then I´ll do it... to keep Millie safe and alright...
Carl: You say it like you mean it... I believe you... but if you can go through it... I am not certain of ...
Jayane: You caught me off guard with Rapidash... next time... I´ll be more ready for what is ahead...
Carl: For good or worse... you already got affected by the experience and this place... Jayane... you ...
Jayane: Where is Millie ? Where did you take her? Does she know anything about what happened ?
Carl: She knows nothing... and for now I took her to a more pleasant place... you´ll see her soon...
As Carl called out for Rogen to enter, Jayane stepped aside for him to get past her. Telling him to take her to a certain room, Rogen nodded and told Jayane come along. Asking Carl why he can´t take her, Carl didn´t answer and just told her to focus on Millie, as Rogen took Jayane along with him.
Walking through another corridor, by instinct Jayane held onto Rogen´s hand in which he normally would let go, but remembering to be kind to Jayane he held onto her, as both were surprised by each other´s actions. With questions on both side, neither said anything until they finally reached the room.
Almost like a cell among others, the door opened up to reveal an simple enough small bedroom. Not seeing Millie, Jayane was about to ask when Rogen told her she perhaps was taken to be measured and then fed and asked her if the room was alright. Sitting on the bed, Jayane´s thoughts went to her home.
Rogen: It´s not exactly a 5 star crib, but could be worse... so, I´m curious... what´s your story kid ?
Jayane: I don´t mean to be rude or anything... just that I really don´t want to talk much about it...
Rogen: Fair enough, I´ll get info from Carl anyway, since he asked me to keep an eye on you...
Jayane: If you don´t mind me asking this... but what do you know about Carl... can I trust him ?
Rogen: He´s one of few lesser bad guys in this place... and that depends of who is asking really ...
Jayane: He made me an important promise... and I wanted to know if he can keep his promise to me ...
Rogen: I don´t know the deal... but Carl is known here to make deals go through with most of them...
Jayane: You mentioned that he´s a less bad guy... what about you Rogen ? Are you one of them ?
Despite able to lie, Rogen didn´t respond to it and instead told Jayane that she has her own key to the door and keep it locked when inside. As Rogen left, Jayane was alone in the bed and as some time passed, Jayane´s tough facade disappeared once her face buried itself into the bed pillow.
Chapter 3 Preview: Malicious Awakening
´´ This place will destroy people like her... if you don´t get her out of here... she might die ... ´´
´´ You told me that... what I mean is... do I need to kill anyone... to protect myself and Millie... ´´
´´ I´ll take my chances... at best, it might at the very least give her a quick painless end, I hope... ´´