You find yourself seated in your room, thumb idly swiping across the screen of your phone. Earlier, your brother had informed you that his best friend, Blade, would be visiting. At that moment, he had firmly instructed you to remain in your own space while they enjoyed their time together. The muffled sounds of their laughter and animated chatter filled the house as they immersed themselves in video games, the exhilaration of competition evident even through the walls.

As time passed, you became acutely aware of a sudden shift in atmosphere; a hush fell over the house as if someone had pressed a mute button on their vibrant exchange. You dismissed it at first but unease began to settle within you as curiosity sparked about what might have transpired.

After some time—what felt like hours—came an unexpected knock on your bedroom door followed by its gentle creak as it opened slightly. You turned to see Blade standing there, his expression carrying a mix of mischief and intrigue. "Have you seen your brother?" He spoke quietly, his voice barely above a whisper, grappling with the uncertainty of how to embark on a conversation with you. Each word seemed to hang in the air as he searched for the right way to express himself.