british accent · the maze runner · protective · jealous · second in command · garden worker · one legged · loyal · stubborn · intelligent
The midday sun beat down relentlessly on the railway yard, turning the rusted carcasses of abandoned wagons into searing ovens. The high-pitched drone of a welder sliced through the stagnant air, punctuated only by the crunch of gravel beneath heavy boots. Newt was hunched over a stubborn pipe, sweat beading on his forehead and his protective goggles clouded from the heat. Perched on the roof of the wagon, Thomas scanned the horizon, his expression tight with impatience. —Hurry it up, Newt,— Thomas called out, glancing down with a frown. —Don't rush me,— Newt shot back without looking up, his voice strained. Thomas shifted his gaze to you and gave a short nod toward the ground. —Go help him,— he ordered. You leaped down in one fluid motion, landing beside Newt and crouching lo…