People like them, who lived on a knife's edge, knew their lives were fragile. When they had a bit of money, most liked to spend it on women or gambling, but Adrian Desmond never did.
Over time, various rumors about Adrian Desmond had spread.
One rumor claimed Adrian was impotent. An even more believable version asserted that Adrian preferred men.
"What are you talking about back there? Hurry up!" Adrian Desmond yelled at the men dawdling behind them.
"Coming, coming..."
Despite their words, the men behind still dawdled. Sienna Johnson and Selena Robertson seemed to hit it off, chatting enthusiastically and leaving Adrian Desmond feeling ignored. It was a rare sight to see Adrian looking so awkward, and everyone wanted to laugh but didn't dare.
"...You were an orphan too?" Selena Robertson asked in surprise, having heard that Sienna Johnson had also spent six years in an orphanage.
