“Do you mind if I come in and look at it?” I asked her with confidence.

She peered around the room with confusion. I could understand her being wary, because the only time people went in there was to drag her out, strap her to a table and do experiments on her. She wasn't used to people showing an interest or being nice. I didn't know if I was doing the right thing, but I had to try and build up trust with these hybrids. She nodded her head slightly, then went over to her bed and sat on it. She then shuffled backwards like a scared animal and pressed...