A Killer on the Loose

I have realized my folly. I should've never put Alfie and Betty together. They might act like the best of friends in my presence but I'm certain he's been attacking her behind my back. I think he has been gnawing away at her sides while I'm out at work. I have to say that I have developed quite a fondness for Betty. She's been quite resilient through all this. I can't help but resent Alfie a little but I really should not resent someone for their inherent nature. I just wish I'd known it sooner so I could've separated the two and spared poor Betty the agony.

Some might say that Alfie suffered an equal amount of trauma but I'm afraid that I cannot sympathize the same way with someone who has the tendency to become a killer. And it's true that Betty has provoked him further - I've witnessed her do it. But it's quite clear really - whoever is more powerful also holds a greater ability to make amends and thus, a greater responsibility to use that ability. So when it comes time to weigh the scales, I say Betty +, Alfie -.