She stopped screaming once he let her go, only then did she register his words. Snatching her phone, she backed away from him, pointing her phone at him as though it would do something. This man…. He was living with that monster, down here, in the dark. He?l, he'd even named it. Sage bared her teeth at him. She had to get out and he waa not going to stop her.
The man watched her with mild interest, a slight grin playing on his lips.
“You’re going the wrong way, you know. You probably think I’m crazy, so you don’t have to believe me. I am the owner of these labs. Do not make me your enemy, or you will most certainly rot down here.”
What? What was he talking about.
"No, I know you're crazy!" Sage held her ground. If he even though about taking another step towards her, she smash this phone right into his face. "Acting like you own the lab of a dead man, and then making the—those things! You're physcho!"
The man played with his dry hair, humming softly and rocking on his heels. “Your anger is very much unneeded. And I am the owner of these labs. I can hear your doubt.” He stretched with a yawn. “Anyway, it’s feeding time, so I suggest you go and get lost faster so Red can have an early dinner.”
Sage froze. How could he be the owner, the scientist was dead, tombstone and all. Stars above, what was his name!?! "Wait. You're trying not tell me that you're the dead scientist?" Sage began to tremble against her will. It hadn't slipped past her that he'd mentioned Red again, it really was that monster's name. And he was going to let it eat her?!?!
“I’m not trying not to tell you, I am. The. Dead. Scientist.” He shrugged, leaving his hair alone. “I’m pretty good at making graves so… I just went ahead and made myself one to get rid of awkward questions. Like the ones you are asking now!” He grinned brightly. “Anyway, I’ll be sure to make a grave for you, mysterious poor girl.”
Sage frown, she didn't quite approve of how lightly he was taking this. "Excuse me. I'll have you know— #1 I am not poor, #2 You are way more mysterious and sketchy than I'd ever dream to be, and #3 I won't need that grave. I'm not dying, not today at least. You are going to show me to the stairs and I'll see myself out."
“I did not say you were devoid of money. I said you were misfortunate to step foot here.” He waved a finger. “And I don’t think I want to help you any more. It is so rude to call someone a creep, you know.”
"Well you look like one, you act like one, and you live like one so of the shoes fits. Wear. It." she growled in defense. How could this be her fault? "Please just let me leave."
“Why, I’m not stopping you from leaving. You’re the one pushing away a valuable resource for your survival.” He continued walking, humming softly to a tune stuck in his head.
Sage yelped as he walked away. No way was she just gonna stand around alone. "Hey! Wait, wait, wait!! Wouldn't it be best for the both of us if you just show me the way out? If I don't resurface soon, people are gonna come searching. All of my friends know I'm here. And i'm more than positive you don't want people stumbling on the unread scientist and his friends…"
The scientist paused, laughing lightly. “No one’s gonna be as stupid as to walk up here. There’s no one here, after all. You’ll just be Red’s lunch, and honestly that’s a good way to say good-bye. He won’t make it hurt. You should be very glad.”
"No, no, no! Please!" Sage cried. "Please, just show me put of here! I won't tell anyone what I saw, just please!" She couldn't believe herself, begging this nutjob to spare her life, she was so pathetic. This would've been a great time to assault him with the phone.
The scientist yawned widely, waving his hand at her. “How can you prove that? Lies, lies lies lies. Humans are very annoying, jeez.” He chuckled softly, continuing to ease himself along the dark hallway.
Sage was conflicted between crying and screaming at him. Her grip tightened on her phone, not out of anger but out of fear. Pure, unadulterated fear, something she'd never truly felt before. If she didn't find a way out, she had no doubt this man would let that monster eat her… She didn't stand a chance.
The scientist’s soft humming slowly, ever so slowly, died off as he slunk away from her. He apparently had a long stride, for it was strange how quickly he slipped away. Now, she could barely hear him.
"No!" she screamed, running after him. But he was gone before she could catch up. Left in the darkness, the tears fell. Dread fill her and made her stomach churn. She felt into the darkness for a wall. She leaned against one and turned her useless flashlight on once more.
“No?” Asked his purring voice once again. He somehow creeped up next to her, albiet a couple feet away.
“No what?”
She jumped at the sound of his voice, inching away from him. He was taunting her. He was going to let her die. But frankly, she just had a little bit of begging still inside of her. "Don't leave me here, please. I do anything you want." she whimpered, looking in the direction his voice had come.
“Why shouldn’t I? You were the one who trespassed.” He stepped closer, into the light of her phone. He looked pale and skinny in the face, yet handsome and clever. He had a dancing smile on his face, one that told her he wouldn’t leave her here.
"I–I…" Her words fell away as he stepped into the light. How could someone so dangerous be so handsome. "I — I got curious… Im sorry."
The scientist shook out his pale blond hair, returning a bright smile on his face. “Curiousity could lead to dire consequences. Come. I will lead you to my room. And I will get you a map of my lab, then you may leave.”
Sage hesitated. How could she trust him? Just two seconds ago he was ready to let her become monster-dinner and now he was all smiles and helpfulness. This could be a trap…. She knew that. But, what other option did she have? She wasn't getting out without him so she had no choice but to follow. And that's exactly what she did.
The scientist whipped around as she nodded, leading her down the long, winding hallways.
“You know I was just kidding. None of these guys likes human parts.”
Sage stopped in her tracks. "What?" Her eyebrow twitched. "That thing wasn't going to eat me?" Sage wasn't sure if she should feel relieved or angry. Just moments ago he had watched her cry and beg in fear.
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