L O S T
As he directed the hoverchair out of the canteen, Eliphas did his best not to let the tower of pudding cups teeter and fall from its precarious perch upon his lap. It was a difficult endeavor, one which required every ounce of his attention to succeed in. That he was in a hurry didn't help matters; once they noticed how many he'd taken they'd be hot on his heel.
And then they'd tell Starlin...
Nope. He couldn't risk that. So speed was of the essence, as was dexterity. A fine balancing act.
He turned one corner, then another, watching as the tower wobbled. Much to his surprise it didn't fall, and once he felt he was far enough from the scene of his pudding-scapade he slowed down and took a breath. Adrenaline coursed through him in a way it hadn't in what felt like an eternity. He felt alive again. Actually alive!
Of course, his luck was quick to run out. One more corner was turned, and then the tower came clattering down. His hoverchair had plowed straight into some unsuspecting individual...