“We are the same”, Garullon said, staring into his face. He could never have assumed Jake to be a Returner like himself.
“We are”, Jake replied, staring back at Garullon. There was no one else around. “Is that what makes you so strong?”
“No, it isn’t”, Garullon replied and stepped closer. “But I didn’t come here to have a chat with you”
“i know that and my instincts tell me I don’t care”, he said. “Whoever remains in the room with me when the clock has to go”
Garullon moved closer again. “Then I have to tell you, anyway”, he said, wearing a threatening smile, as his eyes turned red for a second. “Trust me; you don’t want to get off on the wrong foot with me. I won’t send you back to where you belong. It’ll be worse…. Good night, Jake”
Garullon turned and walked out of there, leaving J
