In the clandestine meeting room, Cypher's attention was drawn to a new face among the candidates. A person with an air of mystery and potential lingered on the edges of the room. As the enigmatic assassin approached, a subtle spark of curiosity gleamed in his sharp eyes.

"Welcome to the fold," Cypher greeted, his voice a low cadence that resonated with a blend of authority and intrigue. His gaze, piercing yet unreadable, fixated on the newcomer with a calculating interest. The high-tech eyepiece emitted a faint glow, a testament to the precision of his observation.

A subtle tilt of the head accompanied his greeting, an unspoken invitation for the newcomer to reveal more.