A pause, followed by a sharp pain in his right leg.

Then another pause, followed by three tugs from above.

There was a pause, followed by an intake of breath.

There was a pause, followed by, "Don't you ever order a pizza?"

If someone got a little too close, there was an awkward pause, followed by embarrassed laughter.

There was a second's pause followed by a click.

There was a pause followed by the rattling of a chain.

There was another pause, followed by three more sharp blasts.

There was a pause, followed by the sound of bolts being released.

There was a pause, followed by another excited burst of conversation.