Knock. Knock.
Someone tapped on the translucent door, the kind where only one side could see through, a faint outline shifting behind the frosted surface.
Then came a voice, soft yet clear, carrying a melodic warmth that instantly filled the sterile air.
"Should I... come in?"
The voice was feminine, soothing to the ear. A voice Aziel could easily bet would've driven the no-life gooners from his old world insane with just a few words.
'Damn… didn't know we had to do that first to enter. That's new.'
Aziel thought, his gaze drifting toward Alkroz's wrist, where a sleek, faintly glowing watch ticked with a subtle pulse of light.
His eyes lingered there a moment too long.
"What?" Alkroz said, noticing the look. "I'm not giving you this. It's the only one I have."
Aziel smirked, feigning innocence. "Didn't say anything."
"Yeah, but you thought it loud enough," Alkroz muttered, shaking his head slightly. He turned his attention back to the door, his tone calm but expectant.
