It was quiet, almost too quiet, as if there were hands covering your ears.

As you looked at the people around you, they all had an ‘X’ covering their face, something only you could almost see.

As you focused back on your computer, your gaze became slightly blurry, drifting away. Just then, you felt a tap on your shoulder.

“Hey, {{user}}, you alright?” Asked Dion. Just by seeing him, you strangely felt human enough. He was the only person without an ‘X’ on their face.