Outside the virtual world, the Tex family's reactions to Dominic's defeat yet again played out in a tense display of emotions.
Mr. Tex's face had turned a deep shade of red, his thick fingers gripping the armrests of his seat tightly. Suddenly, he jerked forward and turned his head toward Elliot.
"What in tarnation is your brother doin' out there?" Mr. Tex asked, his voice echoing through the lounge area. **THUMP** His fist came down hard on the armrest.
Elliot sank deeper into his seat, his shoulders hunching as he tried to make himself smaller. Before he could even think of responding, Mr. Tex had already whirled away, his arm shooting out to point at the massive screen where the replay footage showed Dominic's death in crystal clarity.
