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Exigence

Bijit Sinha

‘Are you sure we should proceed?’
‘Why not? The guy hasn’t lost his guts yet.’
‘I am not too sure, whether we should continue this interrogation. I mean, what’s the point?’
‘We did get enough information out of him already. Let it be.’
‘Let me handle this, then. You better take a rest.’
‘Do watch yourself. We don’t have much time.’

*

‘Are they safe?’
‘Of course they are, my friend. Why would you think otherwise?’
‘I want some proof.’
‘It’s funny you should mention that. She asked the same thing too. Well, what do I do now? Why is it so hard to choose a side?’
‘What are you possibly implying?’

*

‘God...Are you seeing this? What kind of maniac are you? That was uncalled for.’
‘But we are finally cracking him up, after all.’
‘Just let me wrap up this situation then.’

*

‘I am really sorry for what my friend did. Let us discuss a way out, shall we?’
‘There is no time for settlements. Just let me see my family.’
‘Of course, you will. So, trust me when I say I will keep my word. I would really like to settle this silently.’
‘What are you offering?’
‘Now, isn’t that the question of the hour?’

*

‘Respite is what I had in store, but I wish I could have given it to you long back. Take a good long rest, my friend.’
‘Are you crazy? You blew our cover! Why did you blow his brains out, especially after you had warned me?’
‘You know, I did keep my word. I allowed him the privilege to remain silent. I granted his wish. So, allow me to handle this, all right?’
‘What do we do with the hostages?’
‘What hostages? I made short work of them an hour ago.’
‘That’s demented! Now, what do I do with his finger?’
‘Throw it away. What else are you going to do about it?’

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