Page 34 of Of Rime and Ruin
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What’s taking so long?
Her mouth shuts. Frowning. No music, this time. No thoughts in my head.
Why not?
Maybe she needs encouragement.
A friendship sign.
I widen my mouth. Show her all my teeth.
Polished, sharp teeth. Handsome teeth.
The teeth of friendship.
Is it working?
She cowers. Eyes wide. Trembling lip.
She is scared?
Fuck.
Why?
I don’t want her scared.
I want a friend.
Widen mouth until my cheeks hurt.
She cowers again. No song.
No!
I slam the bars.
Growl.
She doesn’t want a friend?
Liar!
Slam the bars. Harder.
Rattling, shrieking metal.
Claws slashing.
Anger. Betrayal.
No friend!
Liar!
Sunfish stares. Cold stare.
No song? Fine.
