Quit the Charade

The room remained dimly lit and quiet, with no lights on.

Viviana advanced with caution, her movements marked by a sense of unease.

She called Cassian's name tentatively, but the sound of her own voice was the only reply that came forth.

She was confused.

She wondered, "Is he not in the room?

"Did he notice the trap and avoid it?

"Makes sense.

"He can't be so careless.

"How could such a puerile pl