Panic Room

Flashback 13- 'Poisonous Talking: Pt 1'

"You're sure this'll work?" Axel asked, nervousness seeping into his voice as he slowly took the bottle, adjusting his dark blue mask with his other hand.

"Yes, it's botulinum toxic. It's definitely fatal, just be careful, he's gonna cough up blood quite quickly after ts consumed."

Axel gulped nervously, nodding as he stared at the bottle of death in his hands.

"Once you've done it, give the bottle back to me. Don't use it all or it'll be extra we have other jobs to do you know."

Axel nodded once again, quickly pocketing the bottle.

"Perfect, make sure once everything's over you get me the money alright?"

"Yeah I know, I'll get it as soon as the party ends."

"You know, there's still time to back out of this. You don't seem like the murdering type, this is some heavy shit man." 

"No no, I got this. I'm not backing out now, I need the money."

"You said this guy left like all his money for you in case anything happened to him right?"

"Yeah, so I need to do this. I don't have any other choice."

"There's always another choice."

With that, Axel opened the front door, stepping inside and holding it open.

Juno pulled his red gloves up further on his wrist, stepping inside, seeing Zakou waiting impatiently, although he wasn't wearing a mask.

"You're here! Finally thank god, I still have no idea weather or not shes even gonna show up." Zakou said, rolling his eyes as Axel closed the front door, Juno staring at Zakou with curiosity.

"Oh, hello. Juno right?" He said, smiling as he held out his hand.

Juno nodded, shaking his hand.

"Yeah, it's nice to meet you Zakou. I'm sorry that Leona couldn't make it, I know she was the whole reason why I was even invited." Juno joked, pulling his hand way as Zakou laughed.

"Nonsense! It's a pleasure to meet one of Lea's friends."

Juno inhaled sharply, shoving his hands into his pockets quickly as he tried to recover.

"Right, same to you. And if you don't mind me asking, who exactly are you waiting on? From what... Lea, told me, this inst exactly a large party."

"You'd be correct then! I only invited a few specific people, and who I'm waiting on is Claire Clark. You know, the singer." Zakou informed him, face dropping as he spoke about her.

"You two are rivals right? How come you invited her?"

"Well it was Axel's idea, basically it's to show her that this town is my territory. I even told her on the invite that she could bring a friend, she hold no power here. Especially cause she'll be in a mask, while I'm not wearing one at all." He told Juno, grinning mischievously.

Juno cracked a smile, how amusing. This little thespian thinking he had any real power in this town.

"Right, I hope all goes well then. I won't say anything to her in case I see her." Juno said, rolling his eyes a bit as Zakou smiled back him.

"Great! Then this plan is already moving forwards nicely, I'm already working on a new play too!"

Axel coughed slightly, both guys looking over at him who'd stay silent throughout the whole conversation.

"Don't you mean we, are?" Axel asked.

And there it was. The last sign, Juno could tell. He held his breath, looking back over at Zakou.

"Pfft yeah, yeah! He helps out a bit while they're being made." Zakou told Juno, Axel's gaze quickly falling to the ground.

Juno released the breath he'd been holding.

Well, no going back now. He knew Axel was gonna actually go through with this.

He couldn't help but pity him a bit, he was sure Axel had never done anything like this in his life. He wasn't sure he wanted to watch this hurting innocent person get into something so messed up like this.

But of course, he shoved all those feelings down, down, and down, until he felt nothing again.

A talent of his.

"So I've heard, well good to both of you. I know they're all great." Juno giving another fake smile as Axel walked up next to Zakou.

"Hey, Zakou, speaking of that play, maybe we should go take a look at it for a minute? I swear I saw a lot things that could be improved.

Zakou narrowed his eyes, glaring up at Axel.

"Improved? And now? Come on Axel, were literally at my own party. Besides, what if Claire shows up while were gone?"

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out for the singer, I'll let you know if she shows up. Go take one last look before everyone else shows up." Juno offered, both their eyes landing on him.

Zakou let out a sigh, rubbing his forehead.

"Yeah, okay sure, whatever. Lets go Axel, and Juno, you're free to do whatever you'd like, I trust you wont break anything." Zakou laughed a bit at his own joke, the two of them quickly walking down the long hallway.

Juno let out a sigh, waiting a few minutes.

It was only when he heard the door open, along with footsteps he decided to follow the two.

He then slammed into someone.

"Oh! My bad, I didn't think anyone else was here yet." An unfamiliar feminine voice said.

Juno looked up, seeing a tall girl with a light green mask on, smiling slightly at him.

He shrugged a bit, "It's cool." Is all Juno replied with, averting his gaze before quickly walking down the hallway.

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