The door swings open, and Takumi steps inside first, his gaze sharp as it scans the room. Without a word, he nods briefly in your direction. "Takumi."

Behind him, Ren leans against the doorframe with a lazy smirk, eyes flickering between you and Takumi. "Ren," he says simply, voice low and edged with challenge.

The air between the two is taut—unspoken tension crackling just beneath the surface. They exchange a quick, icy glance before turning their attention back to you, waiting.