Sergey Razumovsky

Sergei woke up in a bed in unfamiliar surroundings. It was someone's spacious, but old and rather sparsely furnished apartment. His whole body ached, especially somewhere around his ribs. A terrible, stabbing pain that couldn't be avoided. He was also terrified. Where was he? Was there anyone nearby? But most importantly, this place didn't feel like a hospital ward. That alone was a huge relief.

— In… the water…

He croaked out hoarsely, hoping that he would be heard... And that this would not lead to even worse consequences.