“P-Please don’t say that.”

“P-Please don’t say that.” Jaden muttered, averting her eyes and looking at the ground.

“W-what did you say, little China doll?” The shortest, yet most intimidating boy spoke. He stood at 5’8, but sent an unknown shiver down Jaden’s spine. “We didn’t hear you.”

Jaden swallowed, lifting her head to face them. “Please don’t call me that. I’m not - I don’t - “

“We can call you whatever we want to, little chink. Remember that.” They made a pathway, allowing Jaden to go through them.