Karl stepped out of the room and leaned against the wall. The hall was still empty and quiet. No one was around to stop him from using that sweet man, from possibly hurting him.
But what if it helped him? What if it could help other Builders, maybe even someday figure out how to keep them out of here in the first place?
He chewed his lower lip for a second, then pushed his body into motion. The truth was he couldn't get so close and not answer the question he'd been asking himself for so many years. His curiosity was driving on, same as it ever had.
Loretta was waiting just inside the door
"Mr. Otis is ready," Karl said. "He's awake, but he's distracted enough that everything should work just fine."
"Awake?" Loretta crossed her arms and shook her head. "I've never tried that before. I
