Christian
Christian was just about to close his eyes for a couple of hours, when he heard that voice again...
"Yo? You awake? Mr. Thomas?"
Christian rubbed his face and rolled onto his side.
"Why?"
"I just... how'd you end up here man?"
Christian rolled his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Long story man. Long story. And I don't particularly feel like telling it right now."
"Yeah I heard you were in with that Tanya woman..."
"Key word: were. That was months ago man."
"She kick you out?"
Christian sighed.
"It's another long story," he admitted, "but overall it wasn't my choice to leave her."
"So you on their side now man?"
"Hell no."
There came a small chuckle.
"Still Craig's boy?"
"True blue."
"And Lulu wants you working for her."
Christian raised an eyebrow.
"Lulu. I like that. But yeah... seems as though the YIRAAS aren't the only ones hunting my ass."
The inmate seemed to almost break out laughing.
"Hell man, everyone's after you."
"The YIRAAS, Lulu and a scientist at the moment."
"No, no, no..." the man insisted, "everyone man. I know Guffery's still gunning for ya. But everyone I know would love to have your ass in a cell like this one."
Christian frowned.
"Why?" he asked finally, "not like I'm anything extra special."
"But man... you're the next Spider. I mean, anyone would wanna get their hands on that kind of power. Anyone would want someone like him on their side..."
"I'm not Craig," Christian insisted.
"You might as well be a younger version," the inmate hit back, "I mean he brought you up, you must know most, if not all his tricks..."
"Most of his tricks are telepathic," Christian scorned, "I'm no telepath. If I were I wouldn't be here."
"You know what I mean man."
"If you don't mind, I'm after sleep at the moment. Goodnight."
Christian closed his eyes, hearing the other guy sigh softly.
He opened them moments later, remembering what he'd said about Guffery.
"Hey man?"
"Yeah...?"
"You sure Guffery's still... you know?"
"Pretty sure man. I used to work for him."
Christian hesitated, then closed his eyes again. This time, he managed to fall asleep after a few minutes.