h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*walks towards the Scrambler*

*Tijerius had waited outside the Temple as instructed by his master*

*He catches hold of Aries' arm*

Wait....are you...er...*he looks embarrassed*

*looks calm and composed, but a bit off-balance*

I'm... fine I think.

*heaves a sigh and smiles, a genuine smile that shows he was truly concerned*

I am glad...my friend

Well, thanks. Did you keep that cube after all?

*reaches into his pocket, his expression closes up*

Yes I still have it, I didn't even think about it...I was too worried about you

I would keep it safe if I were you. They can be handy to have sometimes.

I'm not sure I want it, it's a reminder of a past I'd rather forget...

*pulls a similar cube out of his pocket*

As long as you have your own one, no one can claim ownership over you. I have used this loophole against people many times.

*places object back in pocket*

If you do intend on keeping it, keep it safe. If not, then destroy it very carefully.

I truly don't understand why you have a cube if you say you have never been a slave...

The reason? Certain parties can make them, for a certain price. Your cube is representative of your previous enslavement. Mine, I paid for myself. It is to ensure that I, will always belong to myself and no other.

*clutches his own cube tightly and walks silently into the scrambler*

*walks back to the Scrambler with a worried look on his face*

*boards ship*