"So you're new here?" A rough voice grunted, intimidating the newcomer.
"Yea."
"Don't piss off the boss." Another voice intervened.
The man nodded, intimidation running through his veins.
"Anything I should know?" He asked, hoping to lighten up the mood.
"Nothing except one unspoken rule that everyone knows." The rough voice replied.
The man nodded, urging for continuation.
"Just follow the rules." He spoke but paused for a second before continuing in a whisper, "But most importantly, don't talk about the queen."
"Why? What happens?" The newcomer whispered as well, mimicking his peers.
"Because, he'll shoot you."
The man looked alarmed, chuckling almost to loosen up the tension.
"And when he does, you best hope that the queen is there with him." The others warned, "Cause she mate, is your only way out."
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Started: November 14, 2018
*Please note that the story is entirely fictional.*