Everest
The first red flag is Mateo saying he's sorry to bother him. The second is that he's called Carnations her by her actual name. The third of course, is the potential threat of death. By this third red flag, Ever is fully awake, out of bed, mostly dressed, and walking to the door. "Send me a pin where you are. I'm on my way." The paramedic says, pocketing a small can of mace and grabbing a bottle of water.
Outside, the sky is a bruised purple which means it's probably between 2-4am, and luckily hailing a cab isn't too hard. Most party-goers are home already meaning taxis are just cruising the streets like lazy predators.
Outside, the sky is a bruised purple which means it's probably between 2-4am, and luckily hailing a cab isn't too hard. Most party-goers are home already meaning taxis are just cruising the streets like lazy predators.
I was a dead man walking,
with bloodshot eyes—right place, wrong time.
with bloodshot eyes—right place, wrong time.
