We're not being hasty enough... At least that's what<a class="link link--external" href="https://imgur.com/cFkNYGv" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Alexander Hyde</a>thought. Wearing a Black dress shirt with a light grey t under it, a pair of jeans, black socks, and black boots, Alex felt a black anger feasting on the ugliest part of his heart. Before he had a chance to properly process the bad news, it was too late and he was crammed into a tight cage of a hotel room with complete strangers. Taking note of every possible exit, closest fire extinguisher, and potential weapons. He thought for a moment before realizing it would be suspicious to let Connie's question go unanswered. He clears his throat as if speaking for the first time in a decade and his gravely voice lingers in the air like the low droning echo of an ancient cave "No..." The brief exchange of casual pleasantries felt heavy on his soul.<br/><br/>Though Alex thought one day he could become a regular man, today was not that day. He assessed everyone in the room and chalked them all up as tiny creatures, he could easily overcome and devour them like snacks. Surviving through harsh conditions, overcoming intense situations and becoming resilient to oppression and brutality gave him an aura of calculated confidence. Being on the outside made him reevaluate himself, as if the world had become cardboard overnight. The snap judgements he made were quickly ruined by Connie.<br/><br/>He found Connie very interesting, she seemed fearless. The woman could easily become everyones punching bag. She, of course, was the surrogate for United Airlines ineptitude. In spite of this, she was genuinely trying to make the best of everyones collective bad situation. Alex's primal brain flashes with a rolodex of possibility. Connie needed to be punished for her sins while also praised for her beauty. After admiring his minds own creativity, he chuckles to himself believing it would never happen. He then plops his duffle bag onto an empty bed and claims it in an unsubtle power-move.<br/><br/>Alex grabs the TV remote, finds the cable is unavailable, and sighs "First chance at cable in 3 years... of course..." He shakes his head and tries drinking in the silence. "This feels like prison..."