"Hans!" Faith called out to him, but he didn't spare her a glance.
The troubled man continued down the dim-lit corridor with no destination in mind, passing by a set of closed doors. He turned to the west wing without even batting an eyelash at the flickering lightbulbs and dark spots on several areas. All he ever thought of was to stay as far away as possible from her but it wasn't happening. She persistently followed him like a lost lamb seeking for the shepherd's attention.
"Please, Hans! Let me talk to you!"
"Go back, Faith!"
"It's not safe out here! Both of us should go back!"
"Just leave me alone, will you?"
Up ahead was a dead end. She picked up her pace and sprinted with her tired legs until she managed to block him upfront. Hans came to an abrupt stop. His feet were glued fi
