Rat-boy and Skritch
Chapter Three: Through the Looking-Glass
Rat-boy and Skritch chomped hungrily on the chunks of unidentifiable meat in their hands and paws, respectively. Rats pushed their way through each other, trying to get their share. Another night had come and another hunt successful. Between mouthfuls Rat-boy said, “you know, I never thought about it before: you don't think this is people meat, do you, Skritch?” Skritch twitched and stopped chewing. He wasn't sure if he was meant to stop eating or not. “Maybe it's rat meat.” Skritch paused again, shorter this time, before he resumed his meal. Meat was meat, and food was not easy to come by. “Or maybe it's an animal from far away. Like a pig, or a cat or a giraffe or a griffon. I saw pictures of those in books. I wonder if Deadeyes has any books?” The pile of meat lessened quickly. Soon there would be no evidence of it but a dark red stain against the dark grey roof. “Well, the night's still fresh. Where to?"
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