Could be a little of both. Could be they're having trouble closing the door they brought the little guy through (doors swing both ways, after all) and are reluctant to let their pet project get close enough to it to escape.
Without his workbench and several days to prepare, Barcus is no physical threat to a baseline human, let alone a super-soldier, so they needn't worry on that count. He's not without his own bent of resourcefulness, though, and he's taking in every detail on this man--clothing, vocal quality, body language--analyzing him like his life depends on it.
Maybe, he says and unless they're trying. That 'they' is the most interesting part. He's not one of them, then, or not in their good graces. Not in charge, for sure. The little man rubs the back of his neck, sighs, and makes a point of standing down, turning and taking a slow walk to the cot they've left him, and sitting cross-legged on the edge.
"A few days, I believe. Not long, but the accommodations could be more welcoming. And you? I rather thought you were brought in to intimidate me at first, but you're starting off slow if that's the case. What's your name?"
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Date: 2026-01-29 08:15 pm (UTC)Without his workbench and several days to prepare, Barcus is no physical threat to a baseline human, let alone a super-soldier, so they needn't worry on that count. He's not without his own bent of resourcefulness, though, and he's taking in every detail on this man--clothing, vocal quality, body language--analyzing him like his life depends on it.
Maybe, he says and unless they're trying. That 'they' is the most interesting part. He's not one of them, then, or not in their good graces. Not in charge, for sure. The little man rubs the back of his neck, sighs, and makes a point of standing down, turning and taking a slow walk to the cot they've left him, and sitting cross-legged on the edge.
"A few days, I believe. Not long, but the accommodations could be more welcoming. And you? I rather thought you were brought in to intimidate me at first, but you're starting off slow if that's the case. What's your name?"