"This is beyond concerning."
"I know. He usually texts to warn us, even if it's two days later."
"Maybe it's because he got hurt? Or maybe it's his family?"
"To be honest, I don't know. Myles also stayed absent for a while, even if he returned after four days."
Silence settled between them.
One stared at the phone screen again, thumb hovering over Blake's contact as if another message would somehow make a difference. It had already been several attempts.
Still unread and undelivered.
The other quietly continued working, the sound of metal filling the room instead of conversation.
Only after a long moment did the first finally let out a tired sigh.
Asher leaned back in his chair, rubbing both hands over his face.
"This is all getting far more suspicious."
He lowered his hands.
"Maybe you were right, after all."
He frowned deeply.
"Those two are definitely up to weird stuff, right?"
Clang.
Clang.
