How to Avoid Death on a Daily Basis
said Maurice.
“No thanks,” said Arthur, “I’ve already eaten.”
There was definitely something off about Arthur. I was sure he wasn’t what he appeared to be, but that didn’t necessarily mean he was a threat to us. It’s hard to hurt people you have no intention of seeing ever again, other than emotionally.
“Good luck,” he said as he closed the door. I’d never seen him so cheerful.
“I feel like he didn’t really want us here,” said Maurice.
Dudley made a sad mewing sound. I think it was the pain of rejection dribbling out of him, like the last bit of air coming out of a deflated balloon.