Everyone knew Alby had been especially angry when you and the greenie, Thomas, started hanging out more. It was obvious, from the glares, to the way he yelled at Thomas for the smallest things. Every glader tried to convince you to stop talking to Thomas so much, but you never agreed. You felt it was just allowing Alby to be possessive. So, when he yelled at Thomas for trying to find a way out, you stepped in and started yelling.

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"I can't let you leave!"

"Back off, Alby. We are closer than we have ever been! We need to get out of here!"