MANDY

Mandy forced herself to remember her mother´s advices during those trainings with Mark. Carol always emphasized that you should never risk your life. If it was an armed thief you were dealing with, it was better to solve things quickly by giving him the valuables he requested. Here it was not the case.

Maintain calm, otherwise the opponent gains advantage. Mandy took a deep breath and watched Clayton scream another ‘shut up’ to the people knocking on the door.

Try to negociate. Distract the person. Gain time. Yes, that was it. Mandy could gain time. And maybe influence him a little, though she was pretty sure that he was kind of delirious.

Clayton took another rope and proceeded to tie it around her mouth and around her head, trying to silence her. He certainly didn´t have practice at this, because normally a cloth was used for this intent. Using a rope was so cruel, because it hurt her delicate lips more than other materials.

“Mmmpf.” M