In anticipation of the foul weather, the vast emptiness of the west-river side of South Dakota was even emptier than usual, as all the ranchers had ta...en their precious cattle to cover. They had good reason; even the hardiest of cows had trouble enduring the extreme temperatures that accompanied even a relatively weak Alberta Clipper.Snuffing out my smoke, I placed both hands on the wheel, struggling to keep the shaking pickup truck on the road as the wind started to rise. I was a few miles. ”He nodded. “I’m not disagreeing with you, but that seems kind of harsh for a crime where no one dies.”I shrugged. “It’s a matter of perspective. From my point of view, victims are hurt so badly that they become different people after their assault, even in recovery. That means that the people they were before are dead. Do rapists deserve better than their victims?”He nodded, deep in thought and his partner jumped back in. “So, you really took care of those girls?”“He paid over five thousand. I have a knack for languages, both spoken and those used to program computers. About the only thing that keeps me from a perfect fit on the nerd chart is that I don't need glasses.I spent a lot of my time in the last few years alone since there were no other boys my age in my neighborhood. As a result, most of my time outside my home has been spent at the local dojo. I have learned just about all of the forms of martial arts that can be mastered by someone who has only been at it for seven. Their dead eyes and depressing auras tend to repel normal customers and attract sadistic ones. We only employ proper courtesans, women who take pride and pleasure in their work.”“But then why do all these girls—”“For fetishists,” said Noah, cutting Daniel off. “Right?”“Correct again. I taught these girls shamanism myself, at least, those with an affinity for it. Beastmen slaves are becoming all too common and every noble wants one as a pet. This is how we keep the customers coming in.”“Fucking.