Whumpee tearfully watched as the guards pulled Caretaker up from cuddling with them on the floor.
"We can cuddle more when I'm back", Caretaker promised as they were led to the door, "everything is alright."
Whumpee nodded and faked a smile.
The door closed behind Caretaker and the guards. Whumpee was alone again.
They huddled into the corner of the room still wrapped in the blanket Caretaker had comforted them with earlier.
"They promised not to hurt you as long as I did what was asked of me. I'm going to do it because I-I need to keep you safe", Caretaker had profusely promised multiple times, "as long as you are safe, t-that is all that matters. Just behave and don't get yourself into trouble while I'm away."
Whumpee was never told what Caretaker had to do to ensure their safety. They didn't dare ask either.
Whumpee jumped when the door opened.
Another guard came in with a tray of food and set it on the metal table.
The guard turned, and started for the door.
"Th-thankyou", Whumpee cautiously spoke.
The guard turned back to them and huffed.
Whumpee cowarded into the corner as much as they could.
The guard reached for the door after hearing Whumpee's whimpered apology.
Caretaker stood in the viewing room.
Someone was being stripped and tied to Caretaker's work bench.
Caretaker watched through the one-way mirror to make sure the setup was correct.
Whumper came in and stood next to Caretaker.
"How's Whumpee doing this afternoon?", Whumper asked curiously.
Caretaker side glanced Whumper before turning to them.
"What?", Whumper shrugged, "I can't ask how one of my prisoners is doing?"
"I'm trying to figure out if you are being serious or if this is one of your sick games", Caretaker frowned.
"I'm being serious. They looked cold yesterday, that's how they got the extra blanket", Whumper talked nonchalantly, "I asked one of the guards to warm up the room. I don't know if you noticed."
"You were in the room?", Caretaker glared, "with Whumpee?"
"Only to give them a blanket and a head pat. They are so brave", Whumper grinned, "trusting you and all."
Caretaker stepped daringly toward Whumper... fist ready to fight.
"Uh-uh", Whumper warned as they pulled out a remote, "I'd hate to ruin their lunch", Whumper pointed at a screen that had video feed of the room Whumpee and Caretaker were kept in.
Caretaker turned quickly to look, "don't", they warned.
Caretaker saw Whumper press the warning button.
"No", Whumpee's whimpers could be heard on the monitor. They quickly reached and felt the shock collar that was locked around their neck, "please, mercy. I didn't do anything", Whumpee pleaded.
"Please don't", Caretaker turned to Whumper, "I-I'm sorry."
"That's more like it", Whumper smirked, "sorry Whumpee, my finger hit the wrong button", Whumper spoke into a mic that connected to the room.
Caretaker watched as Whumpee shakingly shrunk to the floor, abandoning the tray of food they were just about to eat.
"Please tell them to eat", Caretaker pleaded.
The screen turned off, and Caretaker blinked away tears.
"What? Is the big bad Caretaker crying... for some prisoner", Whumper mocked, "is it from the guilt you feel from what you've done to them that drives you to protect them now? Is it some sort of attempt to repent?"
"No, th-they were the only one who forgave me for what I did", Caretaker admitted. They thought back to that night, "they don't see me as the monster you've made me."
A while ago, Caretaker had acted out against Whumper. As punishment, Caretaker had been locked in a full room. Everyone they had tortured for Whumper was also locked in that room with them. Caretaker had taken refuge against the wall and had buried their head into their lap to hide from the hateful but well-deserved torment they were receiving. They were as much a prisoner as everyone else was, but no one understood that. They were just as evil as Whumper.
"That dirt and blood covered hand reached for your hand", Whumper spoke out loud, "such a touching story. Whumpee sat with you all night, even though you had just tortured them earlier."
Caretaker fought back tears.
"How dangerous for yourself to have something weighing you down like that. You are really stuck. Whatever you do could impact that one", Whumper chuckled, "you've always been good at getting answers for me. That's why I let you keep Whumpee with you as a little pet. I figured that it would keep you in line. Plus, I really didn't have any plans for Whumpee. They would have probably died had you not taken them."
Caretaker frowned, "they're not a pet."
"Whatever you say", Whumper laughed, "good luck with this one by the way", Whumper looked into the interrogation room again, "they're a real piece of work. I'll feed the questions in to them like normal."
"Please let me see Whumpee one more time", Caretaker pleaded, "I'll do what I must as per our agreement. Just please."
Whumper nodded at the person in charge of the screens.
A full image of Whumpee came up again.
"Whumpee, Caretaker would like you to eat your meal", Whumper talked into the mic.
Caretaker watched as Whumpee jumped at the sound Whumper's voice.
"I hit the button accidentally. You are not going to be shocked right now", Whumper smiled as Whumpee nervously nodded.
"Now go make me proud", Whumper chuckled.
Caretaker rubbing water on fresh wip markings, which caused the prisoner to writh and gasp on the table. Caretaker dug their fingers into the person's abdomen to signify it was completed.
"It seems you think you've finished?", Whumper questioned over the radio, "you finish when I say."
"Th-they answered your questions", Caretaker looked at the glass, "they can't take anymore. They'll die if we continue."
"Someone will be getting electrocuted", Whumper chuckled, "I'm done with that prisoner. They can die now. You either turn the level up to max on the probes attached to them or I'll shock Whumpee. Do you understand."
Whumper pointed at the person, who then turned on a screen in the room Caretaker was in.
"No Whumpee, please don't make me... I can't take a life... I can't do what you are asking me to do."
"Such a shame", Whumper sighed.
Whumpee grabbed the collar and screamed.
"Whumpee", Caretaker yelled, "please stop."
"This will keep happening. Do what you're told", Whumper ordered, "protect your pet."
"I-I'm sorry", Caretaker hurried to the machine.
"No, no, no", the person pleaded.
Caretaker paused before hitting the button.
Whumpee screamed, "Caretaker help!"
Caretaker to panicked and hit the button.
They shielded themself as the prisoner sparked. The screams matched Whumpee's until both quieted.
"How far did you turn that up?", Whumper laughed, "I think you roasted them."
"I-I don't know, you said turn it up. I can't think straight when someone I love is being electrocuted", Caretaker frowned, "Whumpee?"
"A little shaken up... they're fine", Whumper laughed, "good work today. Someone will be in to get you momentarily."
Caretaker cautiously walked around the table. They couldn't look at the smoking body. They only stared at the monitor.
Whumpee had collapsed on the floor and was gasping for breath.
"Please no more" Whumpee mumbled repeatedly between gasp, "please?"
Caretaker hurried into the room and dropped to the floor by Whumpee.
Whumpee whimpered when they saw Caretaker, then tears started to fall.
"I am so sorry", Caretaker pulled them close, "I wasn't fast enough, and you got hurt. I am so sorry."
Whumpee sobbed into Caretaker's chest.
"I-it hurts", Whumpee cried.
"I know, I'm sorry", Caretaker pulled them even closer and sighed, "I'm sorry for everything."
Whumpee calmed a little now that they were in Caretaker's arms.
"I'm so sorry", Caretaker whispered continually, "I'm so sorry". It was the only thing they could say.
Whumpee jumped when the door opened.
Whumpee whimpered and hid their face into Caretaker's chest.
"Aw", Whumper circled them both, "if only they knew."
Caretaker glared up at Whumper.
"I'm a bad Whumpee. Please have mercy", Whumpee pleaded.
Caretaker rubbed their back, "no Whumpee. That was my fault. I-I'll...", Caretaker bit their lip, their glare deepened, "I-I'll make sure it doesn't happen again", Caretaker blinked away tears.
They were both very stuck. Caretaker had a weakness, and Whumper was going to use it. There was nothing that could be done to stop it, either. The only way to protect Whumpee was to play Whumper's game.
"I'm glad to hear that", Whumper gleefully turned to the door when they heard someone opening it, "oh look, dinner. I'll leave you both to it then."
Caretaker sighed when they watched the guard come in with two trays.
"I need you to eat Whumpee... come along", Caretaker stood and helped the shaking Whumpee up, "I'll help you eat. I'm so sorry."
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