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The stairwell was empty, but Heat wasn't too surprised. Despite all those milling about already, he'd still left his room as soon as he was able. That the others hadn't been as fast was still well within the realm of possibility. He didn't like it, but he'd give them time. Seraph apparently wasn't here to set the pace, so someone had to do it.
Still, he was impatient. A lack of any real sustenance over the past day and night already had the demon roaring at the back of his psyche. Shackled as he was, the feeling was unbearable. He stood just a moment with his back against the wall in some small attempt at restraint, but was soon pacing back and forth in what little space was provided.
They all needed to hurry the hell up.