71 Scum! (1/2)

***No gore, but maybe be mindful that this chapter is a bit mature?***

Ben was reluctant, and not even breaking his possessions seemed to work. They were worried however, that someone would call the police if things got too loud.

”How about torture?” Asrael suggested as they both stared at the man tied to a chair with duct tape over his mouth.

Arius looked at Asrael, and as much as he hated the idea, it wasn't like he hadn't done it before. Arius was a kind man, but not exceedingly kind. So just like that, he nodded his head. ”Nothing too messy though.”

”Waterboarding it is then.” Asrael smirked as he walked into the kitchen.

There were different forms of waterboarding, and one included holding a wet cloth to the nose and mouth to induce the sensation of drowning. Asrael favorite form was dunking their heads into cold water, put unfortunately, he couldn't find any decently sized buckets to use. He settled on using a cloth and water.

Asrael brought a jug of water and cloth into the room which he set down on a table. Arius understood waterboarding, and he helped by flipping the chair that Ben sat on so that he faced the ceiling. The water was conveniently found in the fridge, so it was cold and perfect for Asraels intended use.

”Hold this on his face for me.” Asrael handed the cloth to Arius, who went to rip the tape off his face and did as asked.

Asrael took up the jug and held it over the poor man's covered face. After a moment of pouring, there was a reaction as Ben began to struggle. Arius himself had been waterboarded before, so he understood the experience. Right now, Ben must be feeling his lungs constricting, and a burning in his larynx. It ignited desperation within the person as well as panic. It was a bad time, although Arius thought that drowning was less painful than many other things.

They needn't really do such a thing, as they didn't come for information in the first place. However, since they were there, they might as well not leave empty handed. It was this mentality that made them efficient, but also scary.

Soon, Ben was unconscious, and Arius lifted the towel. The two waited until he woke up again, and at that time they asked where the dogs were once more.