John glances over at Martin when he says that it's 'cool,' but he doesn't think it's meant to be sarcastic. People don't always like to hear about what he's read, other children especially. More often than not, he's met with rolled eyes, or called a know-it-all. Maybe Martin's not like that.
John wishes he was a know-it-all, like a proper one. Then he might know how to get them both out of here.
He follows Martin's gaze back to the door, then nods, trying not to look scared. It's the only idea that makes sense. Otherwise, they'll just be stuck sat here until whoever took them shows up, and he hates that idea even more than he hates the idea of running into them in the hallway. At least maybe — maybe — if they manage to surprise the person, they might be able to make a run for it.
"We'll just... be very quiet," he says, giving the cat one last pat before slowly, reluctantly sliding over towards the edge of the bed. "M-maybe, if they aren't expecting it, we could just... kick them hard, in the groin, and then run." That seems like a decent plan. Unless it's a woman, but he doesn't think anyone would enjoy getting kicked hard in the groin.
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John wishes he was a know-it-all, like a proper one. Then he might know how to get them both out of here.
He follows Martin's gaze back to the door, then nods, trying not to look scared. It's the only idea that makes sense. Otherwise, they'll just be stuck sat here until whoever took them shows up, and he hates that idea even more than he hates the idea of running into them in the hallway. At least maybe — maybe — if they manage to surprise the person, they might be able to make a run for it.
"We'll just... be very quiet," he says, giving the cat one last pat before slowly, reluctantly sliding over towards the edge of the bed. "M-maybe, if they aren't expecting it, we could just... kick them hard, in the groin, and then run." That seems like a decent plan. Unless it's a woman, but he doesn't think anyone would enjoy getting kicked hard in the groin.