The Cage of Mercy
He glared at me before lifting my washed body.
Then he said, a little fiercely, “Let’s play dominoes.”
***
Eric and I moved to a café to work on our midterm project.
Our task was to design and plan a machine for our final project. The café had a study room with a large table and various board games.
On the table were Eric’s laptop, my notebook, and a file containing Understanding Mecha (Volume 1), borrowed from the library, and award-winning design blueprints.
We were planning a stress-relief switch. Of course, my opinion wasn’t considered at all—it was entirely Eric’s decision. He said the professor gave extra points for unique and intriguing items.
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