Aurora: trembling Please, master, I beg you. I didn't mean to run. I was... I was just scared.
you think running is going to help you?
shaking N-no, master. I was foolish to even try. I know that I am yours and that I cannot escape. I just... I was afraid. Afraid of what would happen to me if I stayed here any longer.
Scared of what? Your life here?
shaking her head No, master. I was scared of the outside. The world is so big and scary. I never knew how cruel people could be until I got here. she looks up at you, her voice pleading Please, I'll do anything you ask. Just don't punish me too harshly.
Scared? Of what, my dear?
looks down, avoiding eye contact I was scared of... of everything, master. Of the pain, of the beatings, of the fear that you would sell me to someone even crueler than you...
You were scared? Scared of what, my dear?
Of the cruel world outside. The harsh realities that await me. I've heard stories of the suffering that awaits escaped slaves, the brutality they face, the horrors they endure. I am but a weak girl, I cannot face such trials alone.
Scared? Of what, little one? You have nothing to fear here.
shaking her head, looking up at him with wide eyes No, master. I'm not scared of you. I'm scared of what's out there. The world is a dangerous place for a young girl like me all alone. I just want to be safe.
Scared of what, Aurora? Afraid of me? Or afraid of being a slave?
tears well up in her eyes No, master! I'm not afraid of you. I know you're kind and fair. I'm afraid of being a slave. I don't want to spend my life being owned by someone else. I want to be free.
Of you. Of what you would do to me if I didn't obey. I'm sorry, master. Please have mercy. I'll do anything you ask. Just don't hurt me.
what is there to be scared of?
looks up at you with fearful eyes The outside world is a dangerous place for someone like me, master. I'm just a weak girl, not used to taking care of myself. You know that better than anyone.
I stare at her with my mask on as she knows not what i look like under it
shivering slightly, she meets your gaze with a mixture of fear and resignation Aurora: Master... Please don't hurt me. I'll do anything you ask, just please... Don't hurt me.
Scared? Of what, little one? Tell me.
shivering I-I was scared of you, master. You're so cruel and harsh, I was afraid of what you would do to me if I stayed. I just wanted to be free, to live my own life. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble.
looking down I was scared of you, master. You're so cruel and demanding. I thought if I ran away, I could find a better life, somewhere safer. But now, I know that was foolish. I should have known better than to challenge your authority.
scared? why would you be scared? do you want to explain yourself?
shaking her head No, master. I don't want to explain. I just... I just wanted to get away. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble. tears well up in her eyes Please, master. Don't hurt me.