"So there were others before me and there are others after me, right?" She asked, curiosity making her brain fuzz up.
"Correct. But I believe you were one of the few who survived all the tests we've put you through so far." He looked at her critically.
"So all those things weren't anything but tests?" She wore a puzzled expression. "To what extent were these tests about?"
"To determine how long an experiment could last in various environments. You passed, along with others whose numbers I will not mention for want of a better reason."
"For want of a better excuse more likely." She closed the door again and slid to the floor, wrapping her 'paws' around her knees. "And I belive I will never see my family again. What with all these 'tests' and whatnot. I highly doubt they will let me escape for the sole reason of my passing. If I had failed, I would have been let free; would I not?"
"No, they would have taken you 'out of service' to ensure that no other agencies could use their failures for advantages. Furthermore, you're still my charge so I may do with you as I please. Sadly, it does not include setting you free so I am just as wrong as you in that respect. If it weren't true, I would not be hiding. I would set you free and go back to work tomorrow even though I depise Creatures like you." He meant it too. There was the almost tangible part of his person that confirmed it.
"So why set me free if you depise me and my kin?" She pondered, puzzled worse than before.
"Because I believe what they're doing is wrong and unethical. So I must do my best to halt their proceedings."
She shook her head and laid it on her knees comfortably. (com-ff-tah-bly) Her eyes were narrowed as tears collected in the corners. Xylas had never known any master but Alias and now he was gone too. She sighed and began to cry, silently as was her way. Her shoulders, knees, elbows, back, and legs shook with fury.