On the exterior of the vehicle, a head peered through the window, analysing - then suddenly veering out of sight. As the sound of unzipping fuelled Ethan’s apprehension, Dudley sternly watched the canvas peel open. The two Japanese men lifted from their positions and forced the captives out of the vehicle. The sound of gunshot pierced the air; shifting their attention towards a row of kneeled captives and a stagnated crowd. The crowd looked on with fear, lips trembling subtly like the wind brushing against timid leaves. Unshed tears remained hidden within their eyes as each kneeled captive fell to the ground, one by one. A quivering hand grasped Dudley’s shoulder. “It’s okay, hang in th-”. In the arduous attempt to comfort Dudley, Ethan was left unspoken, unable to utter another word. An unreasoning ambivalence shook Dudley. Questions raced through his mind. How could the Japanese be so inhumane? How could they be so emotionless when taking someone’s life? He was left in a trance. His eyes were dark and hollow, emphasized by the harsh lines that marred his features; he was furious, lost and
On the exterior of the vehicle, a head peered through the window, analysing - then suddenly veering out of sight. As the sound of unzipping fuelled Ethan’s apprehension, Dudley sternly watched the canvas peel open. The two Japanese men lifted from their positions and forced the captives out of the vehicle. The sound of gunshot pierced the air; shifting their attention towards a row of kneeled captives and a stagnated crowd. The crowd looked on with fear, lips trembling subtly like the wind brushing against timid leaves. Unshed tears remained hidden within their eyes as each kneeled captive fell to the ground, one by one. A quivering hand grasped Dudley’s shoulder. “It’s okay, hang in th-”. In the arduous attempt to comfort Dudley, Ethan was left unspoken, unable to utter another word. An unreasoning ambivalence shook Dudley. Questions raced through his mind. How could the Japanese be so inhumane? How could they be so emotionless when taking someone’s life? He was left in a trance. His eyes were dark and hollow, emphasized by the harsh lines that marred his features; he was furious, lost and