[Ed looks at him, trying not to relinquish his hold.] You think so too, Al? I couldn't be positive... Cut that out!
[The last part, accompanied by a glower, follows an extra-spirited struggle from their captive and a small ripping noise from the inside of his jacket - apparently he doesn't appreciate being talked about like a wanted man any more than the rest of his situation. Things aren't out of hand just yet, but literally or figuratively Ed expects that to change any moment now. He redoubles his grip.]
If he is, what do we do? We can't play twenty questions out here forever. [He glances at the door, then back the way they came - still clear, and he can't hear anyone approaching either, whatever that's worth with all the waves rolling in the background.] And if he doesn't shut up before we find somewhere safe...
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[The last part, accompanied by a glower, follows an extra-spirited struggle from their captive and a small ripping noise from the inside of his jacket - apparently he doesn't appreciate being talked about like a wanted man any more than the rest of his situation. Things aren't out of hand just yet, but literally or figuratively Ed expects that to change any moment now. He redoubles his grip.]
If he is, what do we do? We can't play twenty questions out here forever. [He glances at the door, then back the way they came - still clear, and he can't hear anyone approaching either, whatever that's worth with all the waves rolling in the background.] And if he doesn't shut up before we find somewhere safe...