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Things had never been better for Adrian. For the first time in his life, he had an actual bed to sleep on, even if it was only little more than a closet. He was getting paid and the gig hadn't been bad so far. He hung around Nightfall and did whatever needed doing. He sat in the corner of the...

He nodded as she gave the command. The man struggled for a moment but then accepted his fate. Maybe there was some sort of peace in knowing the struggle to survive was over. Adrain rolled up his sleeves before setting to the nasty business he had been tasked with. Screams echoed throughout the...

He waved her off about the burn, it was nothing he hadn't experienced before and he had gotten quite good at taking care of his own injuries. He scanned the bodies, making sure everyone was staying down as Alais decided if any of these were the man she was looking for. When she took off...

He wasn't sure why a computer shop needed muscle, but if she wanted to pay him to protect some nerds than who was he to argue. He didn't really know anything about computers. Technology had never gotten along with him, and he had never really had use for anyway. Adrian remained silent for the...

It seemed like a fair deal, which was more than anyone could expect on a planet such as this. He would remain cautious, but he was highly motivated to make this work. "You point me in the right direction, and consider it done," he said finishing his drink. He was confident, but not cocky. Though...

The man listened as the woman spoke, her voice just barely audible over the music. It seemed everyone on this planet was just used to such loud music. To be honest, it bothered Adrian. He thought about her proposal. It seemed like a big risk for such a small reward, but it was the best offer...

He lowered himself down at the bar, feeling the soreness start to set in as the adrenaline of the fight began to fade. He had won pretty handily but the other guy had gotten in some solid hits. He also had done this every night for the last three weeks. It wasn't sustainable. Sooner or later he...

Music pulsed and people yelled as they exchanged bets around the electrified cage. Two droids dragged a bloody heap of a man, the victim of the last fight. Life hadn't ever been easy or Adrian, but life as a free man was in ways more difficult than life as a slave. There was no direction, no...