Ancient Ruin. ( Wtfuture Tordtom )

Chapter 12

Tom's pov

After Red took the book, it just makes me want it even more. then again he did say he'll show it to me later.

But I don't have time to wait for him to feel like it, if he doesn't show it to me, then I'll have to take matters into my hands. After all he's ' Eyes' won't be work today.

I walked up to a door which had the label ' surveillance room' on it, knocking then going in, its a rule " Hey, does anyone have an eye on Red Leader?" I asked looking around at the different computers occupied by people.

" Yep, he's currently outside watching the shooting range" pointing at one of the security cameras, i thanked them then made my way to Red's office, upon arrival I found out he luckily didn't lock the door which is odd, but I paid it no mind. As soon as I stepped in to the dimly lit room, the door slammed shut behind closed, making me flinch.

" you're so predictable"

I immediately turned to face Red who stood in the dark " you were in the shooting range just a minute ago... what the hell is going on?" I asked, he can't be that fast I can't even tell reality from dream anymore.

" that doesn't matter, the question is. Where's your headset?" he's changing the subject

" you're avoiding my question " I stated as he slowly came towards the light.

He took a deep breath " if I told you the things I know " he stepped closer inches away from me " life won't matter as much for a mere human being " he stood still and upright not breaking eye contact.

" Jesus fucking Christ, Red" I finally brought the strength to speak after what felt like centuries of just staring at him, hearing a low chuckle from him.

" if the book is what you're looking for, then I guess you'll have to earn it" he went behind he's desk pulling out a key to unlock one of the drawers " so, you're not mad at me?" asking such a question seemed wrong, dunno why tho " Mad? Over a hundred year ago book?" he chuckle again while pulling out the book " what I did back there was called 'Acting' works every time" he confidently told me, handing me the book.

" now, favors for favors" he's one eye seemed to glow at the slightest mention of said words, I looked down at the book careful not to drop it. Acting.. Like he's angry, what else are you hiding from me? you sneaky bastard.

" should I go get my headset?"

" no, that won't be necessary"

He went to the door and opened it for me, which I immediately stopped and looked up at him

".. Where do I put this?" signaling at the book in my hands, Red put hand out in and I give him the book again which he put inside his now black coat.

Now we're on our to.. Uh- we'll see eventually, in the main time Tord pulled out a cigar and lit it up, I tapped his shoulder to get his attention.

" if you just gave me the book, why didn't you let me have it from the beginning?" I asked as we turned a corner while he took a long drag then puffing it out " seems like you forgot who I really am" I coughed at my terrible memory. Right, he doesn't want other people to know about his situation

" so, what else can you do? " I asked again, Red looked down confused, maybe I should be a little more specific

" I meant, what did other dødsgangs look like? Can they spit acid or maybe breath fire? Do you get tired from shape-shifting? What are your main advantages against other dødsgangs? Are you all skull faced black, winged, omnivores or-"

I stopped to catch my self mid sentence, maybe I was rambling too much, I looked up to Red who's smiling down at me which made me blush a little bit " you done? " I nodded.