Past midnight, the city's heartbeat muffled, as Julian sat immersed in the glow of his coding screens, the serenity of his apartment undisturbed. Shaggy silver hair framed his focused expression as he delved into the intricacies of software development.

However, quickly shattered by the shrill intrusion of his phone, With a reluctant sigh, he answered, his eyes betraying annoyance as a voice on the other end shattered the peace he so fervently guarded.

“What- jesus christ…No! I’m busy,”