Ellie approached Kan from behind as he remained engrossed in deciphering the information displayed on the system screen. Kan's sudden awareness of her presence made him turn abruptly, initially startled but then breaking into a relieved smile.
"Hey babe?" Kan greeted, his smile masking the panic and shock that had momentarily gripped him upon her unexpected arrival.
However, Ellie wasted no time on pleasantries. Her tone was direct and businesslike as she cut through any small talk.
"What were you doing in there?" she asked, her eyes fixed on him with a sense of urgency that left no room for diversion.
Kan, recognizing Ellie's unusual seriousness and unwilling to escalate the situation further, decided to cooperate. He understood that this was not the time for his usual antics.
