This is a sequel to 'Animula', an AU where a rare few are born with math and logic skills that border on supernatural, branded as soulless and traded as cooperate slaves by the Market. Having survived difficult odds to become friends Neal and Peter (Animula) now find themselves up against the powerful organization that has enslaved a portion of the population and blinded the rest.

Short story to go along with my Animula Universe, a 'reverse' slave set up. The original story can be found on my profile. When a Master takes something seemingly simple from Peter things go down hill quickly with consequences on both sides.

Neal enters a world of high stakes gambling and ends up with far more than he bargained for when he wins ownership of an Animula named Peter. Suddenly after a life time of avoiding responsibility Neal finds a man's life and future in his hands. Alternate Universe: 'reverse' slave.