.." During the next seconds she felt chilly fingers probing her neck, uncovering her whole chest and finally she heard a sigh, almost a satisfied one...."Now, my little silent, fearless one... Are you fearless?" The woman gave her another scrutinizing look, at which Mirabella felt her heart beating faster. She forced herself to calm, but it wasn’t so easy this time... "Can’t you just leave me alone? I’m tired of your games", she finally stated a little harshly. The woman’s eyes grew wider indeed.. “No!” Scott exclaimed and looked at her with doe eyes that made her laugh. “I cut my finger, Nurse Masden,” he pouted and held his left hand up, showing that he had indeed cut his finger. “Aw, my poor darling,” Erica said soothingly and gently brought his hand up to her mouth and kissed the tip of the band-aided finger. Scott stepped in, effectively pinning her against the kitchen island. She couldn’t help but notice his finger really didn’t seem to be bothering him and, in fact, it was another. Those present continued to talk and shout for a short time, but there was no sound coming out of their mouths."That's better," Dad said in the silence after they finally realized that they couldn't be heard."I am Mark Kent O'Connell. I and the people helping me have taken control of this building and the other ones in this complex. You are my prisoners, and you will remain my prisoners until such time as our dispute with the Federal Government has been resolved."We have brought you food for the. Get a grip, Jagati. Sooner or later he'll drop his guard."I wouldn't count on it." Bas spoke as if he'd heard her thoughts.I didn't say that out did I?"No." He didn't even bother to look at her."I can't believe this. There's no way you could've read my thoughts." I wouldn't say that, Jagati." Are you saying you can read my thoughts?" If I answer you, it'll only freak you out." The only part on him that moved was his head as he locked eyes with her."Really? It's so unlike you to keep secrets.