At first, it was just noise, a faint hum, like a broken generator somewhere close by. Then came the pain, sharp and heavy, pressing behind River’s eyes. His body ached everywhere, and when he tried to move, his arms wouldn’t budge.He was tied to a chair.Cold metal dug into his wrists. The air smelled like oil, dust, and something burnt. A single flickering bulb hung above him, swinging slightly, casting strange shadows across the room.River blinked hard, trying to clear his vision. His head throbbed, his throat dry. “...Where....” he coughed, his voice barely coming out. “Where the hell am I?”A chuckle came from the corner.River’s eyes focused just enough to see a figure step out of the shadows. Eli.He was dressed in black, same as always, his eyes sharp and unbothered. Behind him, Dominic stood, arms crossed, watching silently.River’s chest tightened. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said weakly. “Both of you?”Eli smiled faintly, that same cold smirk he used when he didn’t f
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