Thread: The Debt Collector (Greysmith and FemShep)

Just as Sieg thought of her, Emilee obeyed him and followed behind him like a lost puppy, but this time without the suggestive uniform on her there were less eyes peering at her. With this new uniform on it was like Emilee was a new girl. She's been so use to everyone staring at her with disgust or lust, but now it was like she was invisible to everyone beside Sieg. Maybe a few glances were thrown their way, but Emilee couldn't understand what they meant. It would have been because Seig towered over her making Emilee look almost childlike compared to him or it could have been that now that her body was concealed others were noticing her beauty. Either way the change was welcomed and another wish granted by Seig. It's only been a few hours and already Seig had changed her. A new less gloomy perspective of a world she once believed was cruel and unforgiving, but now a light was being shone through her darkness. If it wasn't for him...Emilee would have never saw this new world and continue to shiver alone in the darkness of her reality. For once Emilee felt safe and warm, a warmth she knew not to grow too comfortable or fond of. Despite the cold Sieg gave off and the dead silence that went on between them. It was the first cafe Emilee has ever visited and it was unlike anything she's ever seen. The moment they were inside she was assaulted with the aroma of coffee, but much stronger and sweet smelling then Emilee experienced. The warmth and colors inviting them inside with the sights of beautiful artwork and wooden tables. There was a old feeling to it like they stepped into another era. The warmth of the atmosphere influencing her to smile for the first time in a very long time. Emilee didn't know if she could even smile. As expected Emilee sat across Sieg at the table and waited for him to give her some sort of indication of what she could do. With his permission Emilee opened the menu after tensing up from his icy gaze, but his words caught her off guard. He seemed more bitter then before towards Master, but it could have been her imagination. Softly she spoke. Master would allow me to read and learn from books. He says stupid girls aren't beautiful. Everything I know was from them. She explained briefly. Her eyes studied the words on the menu, but unsure what anything was on it. She's heard of these coffees and meals, but never had any herself and Emilee wasn't comfortable ordering something she might not like making him waste money on her. It would be a gamble, but with the help of the pictures Emilee would make a decision soon enough. The sound of Sieg's firm voice caught her attention and made her eyes lift from the menu to meet his, but quickly broke the eye contact and listened to him. What he asked about came as a surprise. As he asked about the collar her fingers lightly touched it, but quickly pulled away almost like she was checking to make sure it was still there. Emilee remained silent as her eyes lowered waiting until the moment she believed Sieg was finished. Before speaking she took a breath and spoke softly so only he could hear her. I wear it out of fear. I would accept death before I would accept having to go back to that place. If Master does pay his debts and finds out I've taken it off or allowed myself to have freedom then my punishments will be even harsher then normal and I once believed it wasn't possible, but...it is. It's not possible for me to taste what you get to experience everyday. What these people get to everyday. You're allowed to have a choice, to be human. Freedom...is only a dream for me even though you do have authority over me, but...there's nothing that can allow me freedom. The collar reminds me of my place, but the damage he's done are my shackles that can never be removed. She spoke barely moving as though she was possessed. Only her hands balled up on the table and her eyes full of pain.