Blood of Devils, Blood of Angels.

"This ones a good slave. He hasn't said anything since we caught him. All he does is lay down like that, all curled up."

"I don't want a mute and inactive slave, Mr. Varquos."

"Oh, no, I didn't mean like that! He will do anything upon request without hesitation or question. But if you leave him to his own devices, all he will do is find a quiet, sheltered, hidden spot and sleep until called."

"Hmm... It sounds good, but overly good. No neko-jinn would lose their pride and honour enough to stoop to that level."

"We've no idea what's happened to him before we caught him. When we picked him up, he was lying by the roadside under a bush; one of our scouts stumbled upon him and called in."

"Well I'll give him a trial run for two days. If he isn't what you've said he is, I'll expect a full refund."

"But of course, Lord Kai. I would be happy to take him back if he doesn't fulfil your requirements."

This was the conversation Rei Kon heard as he lay on bench in the medical room of the slave jail, being inspected by a prospective buyer. He barely paid attention to the words, preferring to keep his eyes closed to the glaring lights of the medlab and stay in the sanctuary of his mind.

His sanctuary was disturbed a moment later though, as his eyelids were gently opened and a torch was shone onto them. He immediately hissed and lashed out at the hands, there was a cry of pain and he yanked away, skittering backwards and pushing himself under the arm of the slave dealer.

"Little bastard." Snarled a cold voice.

"I'm very sorry my Lord, usually he is very good for these examinations. Maybe he is feeling a little grumpy today, I don't know, but I shall see to it that he is punished." Said the familiar voice above him, as strong arms gently held him close to the dealer's body.

"No, don't hurt him. I'll buy him, now."

"What? On the spot, Lord?"

"Yes."

"But... Why? He has just attacked you…"

"I like my slaves with a little bit of a fiery side. It's quite amusing to break them; this one will be a plaything for my spare moments, or for when I get bored."

"Ah… Yes, of course, my Lord."

The discussion then turned to prices and transport for the slave. Rei huddled closer to the dealer. This man might have tortured, beaten and starved him, but he was at least somebody he knew. Much better than the bright glaring red eyes he had seen moments before the evil torch blinded him. Those eyes reminded him of blood, deep shining crimson blood. The sight of blood had always frightened Rei. And those eyes burned like the blood of Satan himself.

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