Riddick listened for any sound of screaming, begging or just her usual stubborn silence. The men he sent in there knew what they were doing but it didnâ€™t feel right. Sighing he walked down the hall to the lobby, glared at the manager and took a step outside. There was one habit he couldnâ€™t get out of, no matter how hard he tried. The pack of cigarettes called his name and his body tensed as if it were refusing to move till he took at least one drag. Normally he would attempt to ignore the temptation till after an interrogation or even after a mission, but this mission was tough. That Thomas is a slippery snake but Riddick was confident he would get to the man before someone else did.<br/><br/>Sporting a devilish grin he reached inside he uniform to the hidden pocket that held his nicotine. The lighter was in the packet waiting for him to light. There were a few stragglers form one gang or another, as he watched them move about he decided to have a little fun while he waited. Dropping the now empty pack of cigarettes, he simultaneously grabbed a knife. The first one was too easy and as the man feel dead he paused till the others noticed. He didnâ€™t want his fun cut short because he was to skilled at killing sewer rats like them. There were ten of them in all, nine now since one of their members was already dead.<br/><br/>The rest of the men dropped what they were carrying and attacked at once. Riddick had a big smile on his face and he laughed as he made quick work of the leftovers. Finished he looked around at the carnage and tilted his head. â€œThat was too easy fellaâ€™s you really should have learned how to fight, it wasnâ€™t fun at all.â€ Unfulfilled he headed back to Kat and her soon wagging tongue. When he arrived his two men were waiting outside for him indicating that it was his turn.<br/><br/>Riddick quickly looked down at himself when he saw the look on the two guyâ€™s faces. There was a lot of blood on his coat, pants, hands, face, hair it was everywhere. Laughing in delight he said to his men. â€œThis might help.â€ Still laughing he walked past to the door and strode proudly in. An eyebrow shot up when he saw Katâ€™s condition. â€œThey did a number on you my dear, if you want to talk Iâ€™m here. I wouldnâ€™t expect anyone to come for you, and as for your partner,â€ pausing he walked around to her back and leaned in to whisper in her ear. â€œIâ€™m going to have a lot of fun with him, Iâ€™ll be sure to keep him alive for as long as possible.â€<br/><br/>----------<br/>Eric sat up when Ryan walked in, he could see the unease of the man and it made him nervous. What was it that got him in such a frenzy? He was just about to ask when Ryan told him anyway. The close proximity only intensified the look of apprehension in Ryan. His heart pounded so loud in his chest while Ryan talked, it was unreal. Of all the things to happen how did she get caught, why is she being held. It wasnâ€™t one the gang members, his suspicions were confirmed by Ryan on that front.<br/><br/>He was going to agree with whatever Ryan would have said and he really hoped he would find it interesting to save Kat. This was a big decision and when he heard Ryan offer he couldnâ€™t help but stare at him dumbfounded. Shaking the feeling away he said, â€œAre you sure about this? Iâ€™ll go along with what you decide.â€ He said once again praying for Ryan to chose to save Kat. It sounded like it, if only to give the ones who invaded something to think about. A part of ran through different scenarios for how this would go down. He closed his eyes and focused like he did when Kat was walking around.<br/><br/>Opening his eyes after what seemed like an eternity he smiled. â€œI think I have a plan, it is going to be tricky and depending on whoâ€™s got her it might prove to be quite a mess.â€ He said hinting that there was still a chance to get out of this. One thing he had running around  in his head almost made him blush again. He wanted to do something for Ryan. Sure he was a gangster and all that but he was willing to help Kat. Taking a deep breath he looked straight at Ryan grabbed him by the collar and pulled him in. Their lips met and Eric felt a very dark blush flood his face.<br/><br/>Eric pulled away and looked down sheepishly, â€œsorry, it wasâ€¦â€ he couldnâ€™t think of the right works. He really didnâ€™t want to have Ryan think the kiss was just for the possibility of saving Kat. â€œI want to thank you for your hospitality to me along with your kindness. You are one in a million.â€