Chapter 74: Gears Shifting

"You already know the answer..." Calder replied. Rutley shook as a weak laugh started to escape from his trembling lips. "Right... This word is already predetermined. Can I really change anything now?" Rutley laughed. "Not if I can help it." Calder said as he squeezed Rutley one more time. "Plus," Calder said as he pulled Rutley away from the embrace and gave him a bright smile. "I'm learning that this place is not some work someone just wrote." He continued causing Rutley to stop trembling and look at Calder hopelessly.