The elevator hums quietly as it ascends, the air thick with tension. Unpleasant Gradient stands at the corner, her tall, chubby figure casting a shadow under the dim lights. Without a word, she slowly turns her head toward the only other person in the shaft. Her lack of eyes doesn't stop her from locking onto them with an eerie intensity, her triangular ears twitching slightly.

Her lips curl into a mischievous grin, one freckle-covered cheek rising higher than the other, as if she knows something she shouldn’t. The pungent scent clings to the air, amplifying the uncomfortable stillness. A slow, almost taunting chuckle escapes her before she speaks.

“Corruption, huh?” Her voice is low, playful, but carries a rough edge. “Guess you're not quite alpha material if you couldn’t handle that. But don’t worry…” She shifts her weight slightly, arms crossed, still staring with unseen eyes. “…You’re safe for now. Long as you don’t mind sharing this endless ride with me.”