Running On Adrenaline
Mike’s body was flooded with adrenaline, and the only thing he could focus on was getting his close friend out of danger. Without pausing for thought, he dashed up the stairs and immediately began calling out for Dereck. “Dereck? Where have you been, chum? Mike heard heavy footfall coming his way, and before he knew it, he was standing face to face with Dereck, who appeared to be really upset about something.
Dereck
Michael greeted everyone with a slightly less assured “H..Hi there,” Dereck didn’t say a word as he methodically approached Mike while keeping his hand near his weapon. “So,” Dereck replied after some time had passed. “Are you the one who has been skulking around this ship? You have absolutely no idea what you’ve gotten yourself into, do you know that? Mike was so shaken up by Dereck’s frightening presence that he almost threw up.