[Requiem] Panic

[slick-mink.livejournal.com]

My first story in about 3 years.  A Daniel eye view on a conversation he had recently.

Ok, how am I gonna get out of this one?

The question rang in his mind as she gave the news.  Already his synapses were firing; trying to find a solution to the problem presented him. 

Ok, remain calm, keep voice level, think Daniel, think.

The conversation carried on in autopilot, his mind dedicated to other concerns.  The voice on the other end of the phone sounded scared.  He spoke to sooth the worry.

Who is the leak?  Who can I trust?

The lies tumbled from his lips.  Everything was going to be fine.  No one was going to be hurt.

They’ll fucking burn for this.  Who can I trust?  Her maybe?

The voice calmed.  The conversation shifted to less serious topics, his words having done their job.  His mind stayed where it was.

Unsure.  Who is best?  Who will help?

Then just as suddenly as his panic had set in, it ended.  He calmed down and started to pay attention to the conversation again.  He had reached the answer he sought. 

Family

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[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

I like this. And I like you writing. It makes me happy.