Traitor Verse: Jo and Ari @just-horrible-things @whump-sprite Timeline: Directly after being exposed as a witch, follow up to the reveal Ari and Jay (mentioned only) belong to @just-horrible-things
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They cauterize the gunshot wound, hands and chains holding her still as the hot iron is pressed to the open wound. Her back arches against unforgiving hands, and she bites her lip on a choked cry as her leg is held down for the so-called treatment. An antibiotic is stabbed into her arm, and then she’s yanked to her feet again and ordered to move. Orders only. She’s not a person anymore, just a filthy witch. Why would they bother talking to her? She can feel the hate rolling off of them. Her hands are wrenched and cuffed behind her back, one guard on each side, with one leading the way and another trailing behind. Taking every precaution to ensure she won’t escape. They’re half-dragging her, and half-demanding that she walk. She can’t put weight on her leg, stumbling and practically hopping as she’s shoved roughly down towards the cells. Everything feels like a dream, still having trouble connecting the truth of what happens next.