Snippet #2092916

Adrian gave a mockingly hurt expression, trying his best to give off a positive air. "Please. I'm not broken." He started to climb the stairs, his right leg struggling a bit to move up. "Well, not entirely broken." He glanced around while ascending the stairs, flickering lights and empty halls stood before him. "This place always empty?" No noise except the buzz of overhead lights. No sights except the dark and light in the empty hall. Adrian's breathing was slow and calm, a mask hiding paranoia and fear as he began to enter the hall. Closed doors and haunting lights were all Adrian saw, moving slowly down the hall as he neared the corner, making a sharp left. A similar hallway came into sight, flickering lights and closed doors. Except for one. A door opened slightly, a small crack into an unknown stranger's room. A few steps towards this open door, Adrian's heart raced. He turned to Solia, silently mouthing for her to be careful. One hand reached down, opening the door as his other hand stayed close to his gun. Stepping inside he saw an abandoned living room, papers strewn about and the air stiff. "Is anyone here?" Glancing around the room he turned to see an open bedroom door, the sight of something on the bed froze Adrian's heart. He walked towards the open door, looking inside to see a man laying in bed unmoving and still. A few glances around the room and realization crept into his mind, unable to move as he looked upon the man, face covered by a pillow. He started to gag, shallow breaths as he tried to get air looking away from the horrifying sight. His face grew pale as he tried to make himself back out of the room, his body unwilling to move as he stared. Seconds ticked away, his body tense as he tried to breathe. Moments passed before Adrian could move, backing away as he watched the door. Adrian turned to Solia in horror, starting to speak. "Don't go in there..." Adrian leaned against a counter, shakily taking out one cigarette and lighting it. Taking a deep inhale of smoke, he felt the burning in his lungs for a moment before exhaling as smoke escaped him. His hands shook, his body unwilling to calm as he sat there.