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Wasteland Tales #20

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“Why?” It’s all she can think to say.
He shrugs again. “I repaired the tissue damage to your face as much as possible, but your eyes were beyond saving. Your hands-“
“Why-“ Elise gasps, forces the words out. “Why- bother?”
He watches her, silent. “You should have died. Dragging yourself from the fire as you were should have been impossible. Yet, you survived.” His eyes bore into her. “I need survivors.”
“Need?” She snorts. “Why- should I- help you?”
“Because I can give you what you want most.” He stares into her soul. “I can give you vengeance.”

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