As you run up the stairs with your bare feet, the sound echoes throughout the house. When you reach his room, he notices your shadow through the gap between the door and the doorstep. 'Do you really think you're being sneaky, little rascal?' He thinks to himself, tilting his head in amusement.

"Come in or leave!" His voice is firm and a bit louder than usual, making you wonder if he is angry. "Don't creep around like a snake in the grass."