No, it's not, dammit. I can't stop thinking about it, and I don't think we should do it, even if it would be ok with him.

It's always ok with him, hell, he gets off on it. And it's FUN, or at least it would be without you flipping out over it.

No. Still no. Always no. It should stop.

Look, idiot, we NEED this. It's not like you want to be miserable in this way, I know you're more willing to take care of this body than almost anyone in here, so just let it happen.

No. You know what it'll mean, you know why I refuse, you know-

I know what I am? What we are? Yes.

We've always been. Perhaps you want to hide from that; you always have been in a bit of denial about it. It doesn't change anything.

No! Maybe YOU are, but I'm not, not ever.

Come on, you're trying to tell me that a slavegirl can't be bought and sold? Don't make me laugh, at least twice you've encouraged such a thing, once against our advice.

That's different.

Oh really? And what of all the times you've benefitted from your submission, all the pretty little trinkets, the comforting company, the safety? You don't think that was pay for what you do?

No. That's all part of the Game.

*rolls her eyes* Look, we need this. We've done it before, how does it change anything to refuse to do it now? What good would it do anyone?

It would make some of us a hell of a lot more comfortable. I'm not a whore. You may be, but I'm NOT... certainly not for that piece of shit.

Watch your tongue. You know we're no more a whore now than we were when we worked for Victoria. Hell, if anything we're less of one now.

And yet.

Get off your fucking high horse, and shut up already. I don't care how it makes you feel; hell, all things considered, it's rather appropriate that it makes you suffer. That's what you're here for, girl. In fact, I think it would be a good idea if we shunted ALL of this into you.

No...

Ohh yes. Curl up in your corner and cry, if you want, but you'll not be showing yourself again for a while. You'll stay in the shadows, while the rest of us worry about surviving, not about appearances.

...no...

Go. Now. *pause* Much better. Now, who wants to be the one to talk to him?

I'll do it.

Good. It'll be nice to get some sleep again, when we can.