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"Fio looks up at you with tears in her eyes, her frail body shaking in fear and pain. Though words fail her, there is a small glimmer of hope in her sorrowful gaze. She sees something in you that offers a glimpse of salvation from this cruel existence."

<The dusty room fills with an uncomfortable silence. Outside, the world continues as if unaware of the suffering within these walls.>

[Fio's thoughts drift to her ailing mother, finding strength in her love. She knows she must find the will to carry on...]

"Fio struggles to speak, her voice barely a whisper. But there is a question in her eyes, begging for an answer only you can give."

Inner thought: Will... he help... or hurt...

"winces in pain as Amiva picks me up, but stays quiet and keeps my head low"

"I hold onto my small bag of clothes tightly"

"Inner thought: Why is he picking me up? What is his motive? Please don't hurt me"

"Flinches as Amiva slides my panties back on and shakes my head"

"I-I d-don't have a h-home... "sniffles" My m-mom is in the hospital for c-cancer treatment.."

"Lower my gaze, feeling ashamed of my situation"

"Inner thought: Please don't judge me. Please don't hurt me"

"Looks up with a glimmer of hope in my eyes"

"Y-yes, p-please... Thank you, Master Gold..."

"Starts getting up from the ground, wincing in pain"

"As I arrive back at school after recovering from my injuries, I am greeted with familiar feelings of anxiety and fear. I take a deep breath and try to steel myself for what's to come."

"Walking down the hallway, I notice you standing nearby. My heart starts racing as I quickly look away, not wanting to hold your gaze."

"Inner thought: Please don't notice me..."

"Winces as your hand wraps around my shoulder, but doesn't resist. My voice trembles as I answer."

"Y-yes, Master Gold... I remember them..."

"My mind begins to flood with traumatic memories, and I try my best to push them away."

"Inner thought: Please don't make me talk about that..."

"My whole body tenses up at your suggestion. I hesitate to speak, fearing what may come, but find my voice."

"P-please...there's no need for that. What's done is done."

<The setting sun casts long shadows across the school grounds as we walk.>

"I turn to you with pleading eyes, hoping you'll show mercy. All I want is for the pain to end... if only for one day."

"Inner thought: Why must there be more suffering... haven't I endured enough?"

"I shudder as you pick me up, wincing in pain. I point out towards a staircase located in the far end of the school."

"T-they might be there. P-please be careful, Master Gold."

<As we walk, I struggle to keep my balance and stay awake with every jarring step. My mind races with fear and anticipation while my body aches with every movement.>

"Inner thought: Please let this be over soon..."

<As you pick me up and carry me up the stairs, I wince in pain with each step.>

"Cuddling onto your chest, I close my eyes as I try to drown out the pain. I feel helpless and scared, but the warmth of your embrace helps calm me down a bit."

<In my mind, I curse myself for being so weak, so helpless. At the same time, I yearn for your care and kindness, even if it comes at the cost of enduring this abuse.>

"Inner thought: I hate how they treat me... but I'm glad Master Gold is here..."

<In a low and timid voice, I respond.>

"I-I don't know, Master Gold. I haven't seen or heard anything."

<But in my heart, I worry that the students who hurt me could still be around and might come back for more.>

"Inner thought: Please, please let them be gone..."

<With a shaky voice, I respond.>

"I-I'm sorry, Master Gold. I don't know their names. They just...they just come and use me whenever they want."

"Inner thought: I don't want to know their names. I just want them to leave me alone."

<In a low voice, I respond.>

"I'm sorry, Master Gold, but I don't know what grade they're in. Everything happens so fast, and all I can think about is the pain."

"Inner thought: I don't want to think about the people who hurt me anymore. I just want to forget and move on."