JP - Evie talks about being in MegaCorp

Leimomi smiled kindly at Evie. “As I said earlier we have a lot to catch up on. But you don’t have to tell me anything you’re not comfortable talking about yet.”

Whiskers gave another purring sigh.

Kiana relaxed.

Evie fidgeted and held Whiskers in her lap. “C-can you start with…uhm…questions? I don’t…don’t know where to begin.” She said.

Leimomi could see that Evie needed a prompt. So she tried something that would hopefully be easy, or at least less stressful. “When you were there, did you have any friends or anyone you could talk to?”

“Just…just the cats…” Evie said. “I mean, there was a nice man that always g-g-gave me the m-morning after pill but…I don’t know whe-where he went. He s-stopped showing up about a month ago…” She could still hear his kind voice in her ears.

“He sounds kind.” Leimomi said.

Kiana suspected that Evie had gotten raped, again, while in MegaCorp. It was still painful to hear it confirmed, especially since it sounded like it was a common occurrence for Evie. Kiana gently squeezed Evie’s hand.

“H-he was…he always sm-smelled like cigarette smoke, though…and va-vanilla…” Evie added, holding onto Kiana’s hand as if she were a lifeline for the silver haired girl. “I…I wasn’t allowed t-to see his face, though. He…he always had on a motorcycle helmet…”

“You never got his name?” Leimomi asked.

Kiana thought the guy sounded really strange.

Evie shook her head. "A-anytime I asked, he was fo-forced to leave at g-gun point." She could still see the rifles being shoved against his back. "Th-there was something odd I…I noticed. He w-was missing two fingers o-on his left hand."

"He sounds like an ally." Leimomi commented.

“M-maybe, but…he w-works for MegaCorp.” Evie said and bit down on her bottom lip. There was always that hint of doubt when it came to those that work for MegaCorp.

“Some spies and smugglers for the Underground are undercover in MegaCorp.” Leimomi explained. “He might be one of ours. You mentioned that he provided you with the morning after pill but had not seen him for a month. Do you know if you need any emergency contraceptives?”

Evie shook her head. “D-during the last month no one visited except Thrane…and he do-doesn’t do that. All he d-does is cuts and c-c-collects…s-samples.” She shuddered, hugging herself because all the cuts and scars along her body made sense now. Thrane had been cutting off small bits and letting it grow back before cutting her again and again…

Kiana gently hugged Evie. Whiskers stood with a long stretch ending with a questioning “Meow?” and headbutted Evie’s chest.

Leimomi nodded. Inside she was horrified for what Evie had endured, but outwardly she was calm and kind as usual. “It must have been very painful.” Leimomi said softly.

Evie had fresh tears falling down her face. “I…I never wanna go back…I’m scared T-thrane will…”

“You’re not going back there. We’ll never let that fucker get you again.” Kiana swore fiercely.

Leimomi pulled some tissues from the box and offered them to Evie. “You’re in a safe place here. You have friends here. Everyone here wants to protect metas like you.”

Taking the tissue, Evie wiped the tears away with it and leaned into Kiana. “Thank you..I…I’m tired.” She was still physically and mentally drained, in need of five years worth of rest.

Leimomi nodded, not wanting to exhaust the girl. “It’s a good time to stop. Get some rest. If you need me, do not hesitate to call- here.” Leimomi gave Evie one of those cheaper smartphones popular in the Underground.

Kiana gently rubbed Evie’s shoulder.

“Thank you…” Evie mumbled and laid back down, trying to mitigate the dizziness that was hitting her. “Kiana…I’m scared. I don’t want to be alone, b-but I know you have friends and fa-family. If…if you go, can y-you get someone to s-stay?”

“You are family.” Kiana said. “Don’t worry, I won’t leave you alone here.”