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"Relax, Al. Isn't it great they decided not to experiment on us today?" Erin beamed at Alen. He turned away, his expression unreadable. She sighed. The two of them were sitting at a table in a corner of the court yard alone. The other advances and the mutts didn't seem to like being around them. Well, it's not our fault they can't take a joke, Erin thought as she remembered how furious the others would get every time she pulled a joke.
"Don't you ever wonder what's beyond the horizon?" Alen asked. His voice was quiet. It sounded like he was genuinely curious, which was quite out of character for him. Normally he wouldn't even think about things like that. For a moment Erin felt a little bit concerned at his change in behavior. Then she shrugged it off and leaned against him, back to back. "Not really. But who cares? We've got food and water, medical assistance when we need it. Our beds aren't the best on Earth, but they're better than nothing. And we've got each other, don't we?" Erin picked up a stick and started drawing two stick figures in the dust.
Devin sat quietly in the courtyard. He liked to think that he could blend into the background, but of course he couldn't. It was just a small thought that popped up now and then at times like these. He smiled slightly, but then quickly frowned as another Advance walked by him and said harshly, "Mute boy."
He was in fact, not mute at all. It was his choice to speak or not and he just chose not to. Irritated, Devin kicked at the legs of the table he was sitting at. He cut his barefoot on a small stone under the table and moaned softly. He made a point to remind himself that not talking had saved him from a lot. He would never have to give a speech or tell the idiot scientists how he felt when they were ripping his guts out. They could just hold up a card and he'd nod. Life was just simpler without words. At least for him.
Devin sighed and leaned back-forgetting he was sitting at a picnic table. He fell back, landing in the dirt on his back. He heard laughter that seemed to come from everywhere due to his sensitive hearing. He quickly jumped up and sat back down.
Maia:
Maia groaned. Her head hurt-why did it hurt? She slowly opened her eyes, then shut them tightly. She was in the sun. She knew this because it seemed to be burning through her eyelids. It was ugly and bright, so so bright. Where was she? Had she passed out? Or were the stupid scientists experimenting on her?
Pain. So much pain. Why was she in pain? It was everywhere-her arms, legs, head, and ribs. She hated pain as much as she hated the scientists. They caused her pain-so she was a pain in the butt for them. She giggled loudly, then heard the sound of laughter.
Opening her eyes again, she saw a figure looming over her. His leg seemed to be twitching and he had a horrible smile on his face. "It's alive!" he cried out and the laughter continued. So much laughter. Maia was sure it was bouncing around in her head, echoing. His leg kept twitching... It was kicking her. That's why she hurt so much. That's why it felt like the scientists testing her.
"Get away from me!" she shrieked, struggling to stand up. Her ribs hurt and it felt like her legs might collapse. "So what if I'm not as good as you? I don't care!" The crowd still laughed at her, but went away. Maia growled and remained where she was-stuck half sitting and half lying on the dirty ground. "People..." she muttered to herself.
She stood up and headed inside to get some food.
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