"Forget all that," the Boss declared, turning his back to Jinx.
"Wait!" she called out, and he paused, looking over his shoulder.
"Why is she here?!" Jinx demanded, pointing towards the shadowy corner where the girl was hidden.
"Oh... She is special." That was his sole reply before he resumed his departure. The two Ogres, after a few lingering seconds of staring at Jinx, followed their leader.
"Special?" Jinx repeated the word, her voice tinged with confusion, as she turned back towards the dark corner.
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[Five Hours Later: Nightfall.]
Jinx stared at the moon, a sliver of silver light piercing through the small, grimy window of their cell. She then turned her gaze to the girl, who remained shrouded in darkness.
"Do you like the darkness, or are you in love with it?" Jinx asked, a hint of weariness in her voice.
