"...hnn.." Starbright mumbled as she regained consciousness for the first time in days.
"Good morning Starbright, the sun says hello." Oni sat in a chair right in front of his captive.
"Wha...O-Oni? Where am I? What..what day is it?"
"You're someplace safe, and it's been more or less a week since we ran into eachother."
"Are you going to kill me? My family? Like you said you would?"
"I was thinking about it..."
"No! I won't let you! I'll kill you with my bare hands, you--"
"Shush, shush, let me finish. I was thinking about it...but I've decided against it. See, I'm a...morally gray guy. I'll admit it. But I try not to fall too far into the black. Offing an innocent old lady, her husband, and the granddaughter in their care is...well, blacker than hell at night, to be honest. So, no, I'm not going to kill you, or anyone you know. I'm letting you go, in fact."
"Well...um...thank you... I guess. What do you want in return? I know there's something."
"Simple: I want you to keep quiet. Not a word gets out about this. Or I'll...well, I'll fade to black, if just for a moment."
"...fine. Can I just leave?"
"Sorry, but no. See, your cousin, Haze, is someone I could use in my cause, and she knows your here. When she gets here, you're going to tell her nothing bad has befallen you, and then I'll let you go. Okay?"
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