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“Wait” She put a hand on his arh here before me If that’s the case, why doesn’t anyone know about the paths through the mist?”
“Chère” His voice was back to that irresistible southern drawl that onna be ready to go in there, no ive yourself”
“No” She blinked several times “I want to know It’s ih died? Is that why no one knew about the paths, because no one had lived to talk about it?
“Well, seeing as it’s important Usually we knock our custoh the mist”
“What?” She could have been unconscious? That was an option? Now he told her “Don’t they have to stay awake to ensure they don’t touch the mist?”
He shrugged “I get paid up front Doesn’t matter to me what condition they’re in at the other side”
She felt bile rise to her mouth at his nonchalant answer
“You about ready to go now? Iwhile you stand here analyzing everything, but I’ around until your curiosity is satisfied before we get on with this”
Noas just irritating her “I prefer your anger to your sarcasm”
“Good to kno about you get to your knees and follow me into the Red Zone If you’re finished with your questions, that is”
“Yes I’m finished”
“Fantastic I’ave her one last pointed look “Don’t screw up” Then he dropped to all fours in front of the gateway into the mist
With a shaky breath, Friday did the same Her own shallow breaths were loud within the confines of the helmet Sweat trickled down her brow and into her eyes, and she wished it were possible to brush it away Her movements were aard and stiff, restricted by the suit Her heart pounded hard and fast,her fear she would have a heart attack Somewhere in the back of her mind that never stopped, she wondered if an increased rate of blood floould speed up the activation of the poison in her system and cause her limited lifespan to end even earlier than she’d predicted
“I can hear you thinking” The voice in her ear was reassuring, and she realized that since she’d met the man, she’d spoken to him more over helmet comms than in person
“I can’t help it,” she said through gritted teeth