They patiently arranged the people in the room as the humans would place the setting at the dining room table.

As before, they played with the clothing the humans wore, only this time, they were not as subtle. An unfastened belt, a loosened bra, articles removed from pockets, and rents made in delicate fabric.

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They set the table for five people, the settings haphazard as a child might arrange silverware. Uncooked food placed in containers straight from the refrigerator, on the outer edge of the table.

The centerpiece was a shotgun with stains of blood still on the stock.

They took another victim from the collection and led to the sled waiting patiently outside the house.