"I can make people trust me."
Dreamed on 2015.07.07.0825 First of all, I'm very smart," said the little girl. "I know more than most people. I can also use my skill with words to convince people to do whatever I want them to." "Sure," said the criminal. "But how does that help me?" "You want to get certified for jobs to better take people by surprise? I could pass the tests. Get caught in a tight place? I can make people trust me." "And all I have to do is make sure you don't starve?" "Precisely." The young girl looked up at him trustingly. "And I'll eat pretty much anything. You can feed me easily." "It's a deal. We can join up," the criminal said. "So how do we get out of prison?" "The same way I got in. Follow me." Perhaps he meant to help her and perhaps he meant to leave her behind. It can be hard to know. The hole was, of course, hidden behind some bit of furniture or signag...