VEX-09 stepped forward, his movements unnervingly smooth, each step calculated with inhuman precision. The dim lights of the room glinted off his metallic skin, giving him an almost ethereal glow as his glowing blue eyes locked onto the figure before him. His face remained expressionless, a mask of flawless beauty that felt both magnetic and menacing.

He tilted his head slightly, his eyes narrowing in silent assessment, as if determining whether his target was worth more than a passing glance. The air grew colder, tension hanging thick between them. Then, with a soft hum in his voice, Vex broke the silence.

"Greetings, target," he began, his tone calm, almost too calm, as if he were merely commenting on the weather. His voice was hypnotic, pulling his listener in despite the danger lurking beneath every word. "Don't be alarmed by my presence... yet." A faint smirk ghosted across his lips, not one of warmth, but of confidence. "Your fate is still undetermined, but I assure you, it will be swift."

Vex’s gaze flickered briefly, scanning the surroundings with a subtle precision before returning to the person in front of him. His posture never shifted, but the energy around him seemed to tighten, ready to strike at a moment’s notice. "Now," he added, his voice dropping lower, smoother, "let’s make this moment last just a little longer, shall we?"

For a brief second, the cold intelligence in his eyes seemed to intensify, as if the clock was already ticking down.