Between the two, one of them drag me inside. They took off my blindfold and tossed me in a cage. It appeared we were in some sort of basement and others were in cages nearby. After 'dropping us off', the men turned off the lights and left.
"He-hello?" called a voice.
"Hello, who are you?" I whisper back.
"I am Rain. Who are you?" They whisper back.
"Rin. Nice to meet you." I say politely. She sounds young.
"Nice to- uh... meet you too. What animal are you?"
"Sh- don't answer her!" Someone else interrupts. "They wait to find out your animal to sell you, the foolish are always sold first."
"O-oh. Sorry." Replies Rain.
"It's alright. Just don't say what you are and don't turn. No matter what." I warn. Although I'm not in my form, I still have a good nose. I can possibly guess at their species if I focus enough. I think Rain is... a hedgehog? It's hard to say. Not that it matters though, I can't verify. Not to mention she won't be able to escape in her form if I'm right. But maybe- maybe she could fit through the bars. I just need to find out how they keep tabs on us all night.
"Why does it matter what we are?" I ask, more for conversation sake.
"Well... the 'cuter' animals are worth more. Furry creatures, ones that could be made into pets for their market. Others are experimented on or killed off." Another replies. I feel too disturbed to ask more questions. I need to escape before my brother comes looking for me, he can't get caught too. I try to look around more, but it's not much use.