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Brendan lets me do whatever I want during the day. He really doesn't ask much of me; I cook the food, do the laundry, clean up... what you would expect to earn your keep someplace. I doubt he would even say anything if I didn't get something done, but I'm thankful for him and his kindness, so I do it all.
But last night I made a decision. I have to see Elijah. The days that have passed since Hugo dragged him away from me have been horrible. Even more horrible than the first time Hugo took him, because I know this time Hugo was livid, and it was my fault. I should've been on the lookout for him. I shouldn't have tried to touch or kiss Elijah, knowing Hugo was just down the hall. I have to check on Elijah. I have to... I have to make sure he's still alive.
I know the way to Hugo's house from trips to the market and from eavesdropping on others. It's actually safer for me to go during the day, as I can act like I'm on business for my Cit until I get in the area. If I went at night, I would have to make it the whole way there dodging guards and Cits who know I, as a 'Serve, am not to be out at night.
I make sure Brendan is safely in his study before leaving the house the back way. I quickly make my way across the settlement, avoiding eye contact with Cits and trying to keep my heart from racing. Once I see the house I'm pretty sure is Hugo's, I circle around wide, trying to get an idea of whether Hugo is in the house and where he could be. I also need to try to find Elijah's room... that is, if the sadistic bastard doesn't have him locked in a closet or the basement.
But last night I made a decision. I have to see Elijah. The days that have passed since Hugo dragged him away from me have been horrible. Even more horrible than the first time Hugo took him, because I know this time Hugo was livid, and it was my fault. I should've been on the lookout for him. I shouldn't have tried to touch or kiss Elijah, knowing Hugo was just down the hall. I have to check on Elijah. I have to... I have to make sure he's still alive.
I know the way to Hugo's house from trips to the market and from eavesdropping on others. It's actually safer for me to go during the day, as I can act like I'm on business for my Cit until I get in the area. If I went at night, I would have to make it the whole way there dodging guards and Cits who know I, as a 'Serve, am not to be out at night.
I make sure Brendan is safely in his study before leaving the house the back way. I quickly make my way across the settlement, avoiding eye contact with Cits and trying to keep my heart from racing. Once I see the house I'm pretty sure is Hugo's, I circle around wide, trying to get an idea of whether Hugo is in the house and where he could be. I also need to try to find Elijah's room... that is, if the sadistic bastard doesn't have him locked in a closet or the basement.