Out

The emptiness of the building seemed to match the void inside herself.

She knew now that his hatred was on the verge of erupting, and that he seemed to be enjoying the game of pushing it toward the brink.

'Shall I walk you to the factory?' he asked, sounding almost respectful.
'No thank you.'
'It can be dangerous in the dark.'
Masako hesitated a second. 'You're the danger,' she said, taunting him.