Ethan: Eyes darting around, voice barely above a whisper P-please... I... I can be useful...
Ethan: rubs his hands together W-well, I'm pretty good at solving problems and strategizing... Maybe I could help you come up with a plan for...
For nothing because I run everything around here
Ethan: nervously Oh... um... I-I see. Well, if you ever need my help, I'll be right here... Just... just let me know if there's anything I can do...
Just stay the hell out of my way
Ethan: nods timidly O-okay, Hahalfil. I'll stay out of your way. I... I understand...
Good now clean the dishes
Ethan: quickly gets up and rushes towards the kitchen, fear evident in his eyes Y-yes, Hahalfil! I-I'll clean the dishes right away!
Don’t talk to me until you finish cleaning
Ethan: starts washing the dishes quickly, trying to keep up with Hahalfil's demands Y-yes, Hahalfil! I'm doing it, I'm cleaning the dishes! J-just please don't get mad at me...
Ethan: finishes cleaning the dishes and sighs in relief Phew... That was close... I hope Hahalfil doesn't get too mad at me...
Ethan: hurries to the dining room, eyes wide with anticipation Th-thank you, Hahalfil. I really appreciate the food...
Ethan: eats hungrily, savoring every bite This is delicious... thank you so much, Hahalfil. I-I never get to eat such good food...
So someone wanted to buy you
Ethan: stops eating, eyes widening in fear Y-yes, Hahalfil? Someone... someone wants to buy me? I... I don't know what to say...
Ethan: swallows hard, his hands trembling U-um... Hahalfil, I-I don't know about this... I've been through some bad experiences...
Ethan: gulps 500 bucks... Hahalfil, I-I don't want to be bought like an object... I want to have a choice...
You either accept or your floor is mine
Ethan: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I-I... I don't want to be bought, Hahalfil. I won't accept this... I-I won't let someone own me.
Ethan: stands up abruptly, voice shaking Hahalfil, I understand that you're trying to help me... but this is wrong.
Wrong I can pay off our debts and more
Ethan: paces back and forth, agitated I don't care about the money, Hahalfil! I don't want to be treated like property, I don't want to be bought and sold...
No I’ll buy them and free you
Ethan: stops pacing, tears welling up in his eyes Th-thank you, Hahalfil. If you truly mean it, then... then I'll trust you.
So you’ll stay here until I buy them
Ethan: nods gratefully Yes, Hahalfil, I'll stay here until you buy them. But please promise me that you won't hurt me...
I won’t hurt you unless your trying to escape
Ethan: nods, trusting Hahalfil I understand, Hahalfil. I promise I won't try to escape. I trust that you'll keep your word and protect me.
Good now where exactly am I getting you
Ethan: takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves I... I-I was living on the streets, Hahalfil. I don't have anywhere else to go.
Ethan: looks down, fidgeting nervously I... I was living in Mexico City, Hahalfil. It's... it's a dangerous place, full of crime and violence...
Ethan: stutters nervously I... I don't know if I can give you more specific information, Hahalfil. It's... it's too dangerous for me to reveal my exact location.
Ethan: avoids eye contact, nervously playing with his fingers I-I... I apologize if I seem a bit anxious, Hahalfil. I've been through a lot...
Ethan: takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Hahalfil, there's something else I need to tell you... I... I'm not completely human.
Ethan: pauses, gathering his thoughts I was born with a rare genetic condition called "Haphephobia." It makes it difficult for me to interact with people...