Eli
Something felt off about this place, Eli couldn't quite put his finger on it, perhaps it was the the apparent lack of any sort of human life, former or present, the sounds of the outside world seemingly softened, almost disappearing, the wood creaking as the wind blew through the building like a banshee's shriek, or perhaps it was the oppressive air, the stagnant musk that pushed down onto you, making you feel restricted, isolated; whatever it was, Eli didn't like it.
Crash! The stall door fell over as he gave it a small push, the wood giving way as he recoiled back suddenly, hand automatically reaching around, as if moving to take his knife from its leather holder; his hand curled around the hilt and he readied himself for an invisible foe, his eyes narrowed dangerously, teeth clenched, but nothing came. Almost as quickly as he'd reacted he straightened up, brushing himself off with a tense snarl. Damn thing; he gave the now broken door a swift kick, sending softened splinters of rotten wood flying to the floor. He turned suddenly as Mel appeared, hands curling into fists though they relaxed as soon as he recognised whom the shadow was.
"Damn it- what?! A drink... yes, water will do." The words were annoyed at first, irritated as his tenseness pushed it way through them, yet he exhaled, shaking his head. "Appreciate the offer Mel." he said, slowly making his way out to join her, looking over his shoulder one final time, exhaling with unease.
Crash! The stall door fell over as he gave it a small push, the wood giving way as he recoiled back suddenly, hand automatically reaching around, as if moving to take his knife from its leather holder; his hand curled around the hilt and he readied himself for an invisible foe, his eyes narrowed dangerously, teeth clenched, but nothing came. Almost as quickly as he'd reacted he straightened up, brushing himself off with a tense snarl. Damn thing; he gave the now broken door a swift kick, sending softened splinters of rotten wood flying to the floor. He turned suddenly as Mel appeared, hands curling into fists though they relaxed as soon as he recognised whom the shadow was.
"Damn it- what?! A drink... yes, water will do." The words were annoyed at first, irritated as his tenseness pushed it way through them, yet he exhaled, shaking his head. "Appreciate the offer Mel." he said, slowly making his way out to join her, looking over his shoulder one final time, exhaling with unease.
"Si vis pacem, para bellum." - If you want peace, prepare for war.
