The sudden and unexpected sound caught everyone off guard.
Soon, all heads turned in a certain direction.
However, the moment their attention shifted toward the source, they all quickly looked away. With their heads lowered and hands covering their lips, they chose to remain silent, as if understanding that 'he' was likely the one suffering most in that moment.
Even the Section Chief remained silent for a moment before speaking again.
"I understand he was quite close to many of us. He was talented and extremely kind, often helping everyone here. Whilst I still hold onto the hope that he's still alive, the chances of such a case are... low."
Everyone listened in silence, mourning those who had fallen in the Congress, but not everyone was the same. Standing at the back of the room, one person's gaze lingered in a certain direction, her emerald eyes narrowing slightly as she watched Seth.
His hand still covered his face, with Rowan patting his back, but...
