EP24
No, sir, it certainly is. But I thought we could just eat while we wait…" He stood there for a few seconds, glaring at the Matchstick. "You know? Forget it. I'm not even hungry now." Then he turned his gaze to where Alex was standing. "It would be rude to eat in front of your gentleman anyway," she said while smiling at him.
He grit his teeth and bit his tongue. Standing here waiting to fall to death and these two worrying about food? Was that more important to them? Can't you take life?
A life he's not ready to give up. Someone who seems to be recovering.
Images of Richard flashed behind his eyes. His strong confidence could use some right now. She hoped she would be proud of a bit of strength that would help her get out of this situation, sacrificing herself for the person she cared about the most.
She let her mind wander with thoughts of her as her captors turned towards the door and ran out of the room.