Conrad stood tall, facing Andrew at an angle like a judge delivering a sentence. He raised his voice and said, "Well? Are you convinced now? Have you realized your place?"

A low laugh echoed from the corner where Andrew stood. He did not say much, just wiped the blood off his mouth and gestured.

"Come on, again!"

Conrad frowned. "I hope you can hold out a little longer. I don't want to finish you off too quickly, because if I do, all the anger I've held in for years won't get the release i