For a tantalizing moment, Dustin thinks he might have some leverage. He gets to keep his lighter. Good! It's all he has left of his possessions and that's important! Maybe they can actually talk about something--
--And then he's upside-down. Dustin yelps, too surprised to even struggle effectively. Heinous physical torture? He was prepared for that. Being dragged off to the lake like he's about to get dunked by the local bully after school? Definitely wasn't expecting that one.
At least this time he's had the chance to calm down first. Dustin bides his time, putting up an imitation of a fight with a few jerks of his arms and legs and some well-placed, growled curses, until he sees the bright summer sun overcome the flickering of the improvised torch.
Then he twists his wrist and flicks the burning branch in Wilson's general direction. Dustin's not trying to set him on fire - that would be cruel for someone that he recognizes isn't trying to kill him - but he does hope it'll startle Wilson enough to drop him on dry land instead of the water.
LMAO
--And then he's upside-down. Dustin yelps, too surprised to even struggle effectively. Heinous physical torture? He was prepared for that. Being dragged off to the lake like he's about to get dunked by the local bully after school? Definitely wasn't expecting that one.
At least this time he's had the chance to calm down first. Dustin bides his time, putting up an imitation of a fight with a few jerks of his arms and legs and some well-placed, growled curses, until he sees the bright summer sun overcome the flickering of the improvised torch.
Then he twists his wrist and flicks the burning branch in Wilson's general direction. Dustin's not trying to set him on fire - that would be cruel for someone that he recognizes isn't trying to kill him - but he does hope it'll startle Wilson enough to drop him on dry land instead of the water.