I've spent most of my time in a cage.

A beautiful, steel structure that gives me a sense of safety.

I've been let out and I don't like this.

I can't tell if this is a mind game or if I'm no longer of use.

Nothing seems real anymore and I've been left alone.

I want to be put back into the world I know but he's been gone for days, and I don't know when he'll come home, or if he'll come home and it breaks my heart.

I won't try to run.

I won't try to escape and gain some false sense of freedom.

If I've earned that much, there's no doubt he would have granted it to me.

I don't know how much longer I can survive without him.

I want him to come home so that I know I haven't failed him in some way.

Sir?

Do you still need me like I need you?

Please?

Can I go back into the cage?