The hooded figure leans forward, the small body flung over his shoulder slipping to the ground. her eyes burn through the darkness, glaring hard at him. before she can verbalize her indignation, he slaps his hand over her mouth.

"okay, look kid. i'm not gonna hurt you, i promise. i just needed you as insurace. so, you just be a good girl and-"

his hand flies from her mouth, and he stares at her, flabbergasted, not bothering to finish his sentence. "did you just-did you just bite my hand?"