Here is a new article by Bridgett. This week our reporter investigated slavery. This article is not intended for children. If you are an opponent of Slavery law, you should skip it.
Last week I was investigating the new show Slavery Games proposed, and I ended up as Alejandra's coach. This week Alejandra and I decided to investigate what happens when the show is over, and the day following the show we met Patrick Saint-Andrew (PSA), the Slavery Games Limited (SGL) CEO.
"Hello, Patrick! I'm back to learn what happens once the curtain falls and the show is over."
"Of course, Bridgett. I understand your curiosity and I'll do my best to make you discover SGL from the inside, but you'll understand that we keep some secrets," he replied with a broad smile.
"But first, I would like to congratulate our winner of last time, Alejandra! By the way, can you tell us if you think SGL is fair to the participants in our game? I mean, being crucified is certainly very difficult, but how did you experience the relationship with our employees in this context?" He added before I could answer him.
"Uh... Well... I... I have no reason to complain," Alejandra was obviously embarrassed by the question.
"I'm really happy to see your smile. Let's talk about losers now. There are three of them: Bill, Andrew and Stephanie. "
"By the way, one of them felt that he had been betrayed by his coach. Does this have an impact on Slavery Games?" I cut in going on the attack.
"Well, not at all! We're talking about Andrew. I understand his disappointment and even his anger. However, Alejandra will confirm that choosing a coach is a delicate matter. It is entirely the responsibility of the player," he replied, looking nervous.
"By the way, Bridgett, you're going to be back on the job as a coach, from what I
have
heard?" he said, changing the subject.
"Indeed, Lana, Stephanie's coach asked me to train her for the next show."
"Really, I wish you both the best of luck. And I'm delighted to see that you intend to coach at each of our shows until you decide to participate on your own," he joked.
"Thank you, I must admit I'm quite stressed, but I really want her to succeed," I replied, embarrassed by his teasing.
"Of course! As for our new slaves, they are in the cells below where they've been since the end of the last show. Their collars were replaced this morning by the final models," he explained.
"Will they be trained? Normally, this is the case before being sold, isn't it?" Alejandra asked.
"Oh, it's not SG that manages that part, you know that. We have a partner who is a slaver company. They decided that since these slaves were volunteers, training would not be mandatory. The auctions will take place this afternoon," said Patrick, looking like he wasn't interested.
"In fact, it is in your interest to put them on sale as soon as possible after the end of the show. As long as they are known, is that it?" I asked.
"Oh, SG has no interest in that. We are paid a fixed price for each slave sold. This does not depend on the price they will reach at the auction. On the other hand, I agree with you, being known gives an obvious added value," he acknowledged.
"But on the other hand, they're not broken yet. Think about Andrew. He's a mountain of muscle. Do you think you'd be able to manage him?"
"A trained slave is more expensive?" I queried.
"Of course, it's an added value! Moreover, our partner puts a reserve price on the slaves sold here. If they do not reach this price, they sell them later," he explained.
"Do you break them here?" Alejandra asked.
"No, not at all! Our partner is in charge of this process. They have a cent
er
where they will train the unsold slaves," he said.
"And who is this partner?" I asked.
"I am not required to disclose this."
"You said that Andrew could be dangerous to his owner because he hasn't been trained yet. Would you say the same for Bill and Stephanie?" Alejandra asked.
"Don't make me say what I didn't say! Andrew is not dangerous. It's more that not all owners want to or are able to train a slave. You can buy your slave today and then train them yourself or have them trained as you like. There are many companies that will train slaves to different standards, " Patrick explained.
"And so, Bill and Stephanie?" I was reframing.
"It's the same thing. Stephanie seems accessible to a beginner. Why don't you try it?" he suggested.
"DIY slaves, in short," I summarized.
"Yes, why not?" he laughed.
"Can we meet them now?" I asked.
"If you see them before the sale, you won't be able to participate," he said looking at us.
"That suits me perfectly," I said ending the conversation so Patrick would lead us to the basement.
"What are you doing here?" Stephanie shouted when she saw us in her cell.
She was distraught.
N
o matter how I explained to her, that we were coming to get her to give us her feelings about the game and on SGL
she wouldn't listen.
She kept shouting, "You were a team from the beginning, right? You've both come to make fun of me! Well, look at the result. I'm no longer free. I am an animal that is whipped to make it obey. I don't even have any clothes anymore. I'm going to be sold, because of you! Get out! Get out of my cell now!"
Such a rude slave should be punished but I just felt sorry for her, so we left.