The hallowed halls illuminated with a strange, shadow glow. At the
other end... a flicker of orange light passed through a dark
canyon, like a little flame rising to earth-
It was Floyd.
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His eyes sharpened. "Where's Seara?" he hissed urgently. "Is she
nearby?" His eyes darted back and forth- there was almost a
terrified look to them, something jumpy, like a rabbit ready to run
back to its burrow at the first sign of trouble. "Are you alone?"
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"Trust me, if she hated you, she'd have done so much more by now."
Before she could respond, or even comprehend his words, he quickly
seized her hands. "Listen. We don't have much time, so we have to
make this quick. Quit. You hear me? You have to quit this
job. Get the hell out of here as fast as you can possibly go."
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"You don't understand!" A thud sounded in the other room and Floyd
went stiff all over. "Listen," he said hurriedly, already beginning
to pull back. "I know you don't trust me, but you have to listen- I
don't understand what's going on, but this place isn't safe.
Certainly not for you."
His breathing was growing laboured.
"Helena- the girl- who you talked about earlier. She's gone. Every
time a new maid comes here, then-"
A knock sounded at the door.
Floyd's eyes widened with horror.
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Floyd gave her a shove, sending her reeling. "Get off me!" he
snarled furiously. "I don't want to talk to you, not after what you
said back there! You're such a- a-" he seemed to be looking for
words.
The knock sounded at the door impatiently again.
He gave a snort and strode up to it. "See you later, or whatever."
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"He pushed you?" The boy made his way to her side and placed
a comforting hand on her shoulder. "What a bad guy," he said
softly. "And somewhat delusional too, right?"
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"I know. It must be so very scary to be here." He laid a hand on
her shoulder. "Don't worry. I'll report him for harrassing you. You
don't have to worry about a thing?"
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"A normal job, eh?" He smirked a bit to himself. Then he shook his
head, giving her a dazzling smile. "No need to worry, dearie.
Things'll calm down by this weekend. You'll be enjoying yourself
before you know it."
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