Nightshift 23: Stairs outside F Block
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Ashton hadn't struggled much with carrying all 130 pounds of Axel until he had to run with him in his arms - who knew how many stitches he was ripping apart just by doing it. He had to be careful with the frail man, but if the two men who'd just walked out of the other staircase noticed Axel in his arms... it was probably the redhead's life on the line.
And there was the matter of actually opening the door of the staircase - he had to lower his bloody charge just a little bit, gently as he could while still being fast. He slipped in then, hearing the door click behind him as it shut.
It was pitch black once he got inside with Axel - at least while he was still outside there was the benefit of the stray person running around with the flashlight here and there. Yeah, it was pretty creepy, but at least they were safe for now. Now the big trick was going to be figuring exactly where the stairs were.
He panted a little, then raised his chin and took a deep breath. He couldn't get tired yet. He had to press on.
"Who were they?" he asked Axel.
Ashton hadn't struggled much with carrying all 130 pounds of Axel until he had to run with him in his arms - who knew how many stitches he was ripping apart just by doing it. He had to be careful with the frail man, but if the two men who'd just walked out of the other staircase noticed Axel in his arms... it was probably the redhead's life on the line.
And there was the matter of actually opening the door of the staircase - he had to lower his bloody charge just a little bit, gently as he could while still being fast. He slipped in then, hearing the door click behind him as it shut.
It was pitch black once he got inside with Axel - at least while he was still outside there was the benefit of the stray person running around with the flashlight here and there. Yeah, it was pretty creepy, but at least they were safe for now. Now the big trick was going to be figuring exactly where the stairs were.
He panted a little, then raised his chin and took a deep breath. He couldn't get tired yet. He had to press on.
"Who were they?" he asked Axel.