"Hmm... isn’t this bad? We’ll need to send a report soon, but what will we say if we can't even see them? Let alone hear them..." "Didn’t I already say you’re free to get closer if you want?" "Oh, okay, sorry..." Veins in his partner’s forehead bulged, and with a leap, the man quickly stepped back and turned away, briefly closing his eyes. "But you’re the one responsible for the report, not me!" "Alright, fine, I’ll do it! Just shut up already. I think I’m going deaf." The leaves of the trees rustled, and with nothing but the sound of the wind cutting through, that silent response seemed so precious, leading the man to let out a deep sigh as he smiled and briefly looked away. "But what...?" With wide eyes and trembling hands, his fingers moved frantically, yet his mouth couldn’t ev

