Piper had taken to standing at his bars for hours at a time.
It made him feel like an exhibit in a zoo.
"I know why you wont talk," she said suddenly.
"Oh? And why is that?"
Silence. Then, "You're ashamed."
"Don't make me laugh."
"You were insane." She went on quietly, "You couldn't control yourself."
"People like you are why people like me exist," he laughed, "So gullible and… blind."
"Why wont you let us help?"
"Hasn't it occurred to you that I don't need your help? That I don't want it?" He stared. "That I'm not worth it?"
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Author's Note: Total word count: 100