Dave finally faltered, and looked down nervously. Slade had a very intimidating air about him.
Dave cleared his throat, tried to speak, squeaked instead, stopped, and started again. "I know of you, but I was only given sketchy details about what you want from me. Something about power or ... something. Um," he finished rather awkwardly.
Fisher smiled a little. The boy was, after all, only human. It comforted him to see the boy finally showing that he was afraid.
Dave coughed, and spoke again: "I mean, you know, I'm not going to make you any promises, but, like, I'll hear you out, anyway. You know, just to see where you stand, what you need ... and stuff."
Fisher's smile disappeared, and he began to scrutinize the boy closely. It irritated him that Dave was at first so casual, and now so unnerved. And what was this "no promises" schtick? Fisher was quickly reaching the point where he would detain the boy by force if it were called for. If, he amended himself, I even have any influence over this kid.
Art finally looked up from his stony silence to see Dave speaking with Fisher and some stranger. Little as he liked it, he knew he would be expected to keep an eye on him. He got out of the car, approached the others, and watched the exchange. He didn't speak - he hoped that his presence would be enough of a statement - Watch out around me and this kid, was what he hoped would come across.
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Streak was getting worried. She could tell Kaira was having doubts. And she was liking Jack-O less and less.
But she still had to play along ... to wait until she could try and make a break for it. The elevator would do no good.
Blaze was seriously regretting coming along. He was beginning to think he wouldn't be allowed outdoors again ...
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